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Lumea leads the way with revolutionary cataract surgery

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Feb. 20, 2023  – Toronto refractive surgeons and cofounders of Lumea, Dr. Baseer Khan and Dr. Paul Sanghera, are the first ophthalmologists in Canada to offer a revolutionary adjustable cataract surgery. This ground-breaking technology utilizes RxSight’s customizable Light Adjustable Lens^® (LAL) technology.

The LAL state-of-the-art technology is the only intraocular lens implant that enables ophthalmologists to customize a patient’s vision after cataract surgery. Prior to the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL), if a patient was unsatisfied with their vision after cataract surgery, their options were to correct the prescription with glasses or undergo additional surgery.

Dr. Paul Sanghera, who recently performed the first surgery said, “The Light Adjustable Lens is a revolutionary technology for cataract surgery patients. People now have the ability to preview and adjust their vision up to three times after lens implantation through a series of office-based light treatment procedures that take only a few minutes.”

LAL is implanted using standard cataract surgery techniques. When the eye has healed after surgery, the patient's ability to see near and far is assessed to determine what type of adjustment must be made to the LAL to provide the desired visual outcome.

“We’re thrilled to be the first surgery centre in Canada to offer this technology to our cataract patients,” said Dr. Baseer Khan. “What’s revolutionary about this system is that although adjustments are made postoperatively, they are not “locked in” immediately. Patients can test-drive different refracts and choose what works best for them.”

For more information on Lumea and LAL, visit the Lumea website at: lumea.io.

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Duffy, Director of Public Relations at pr@tmd.ca.

 

About Lumea

Established in 2021, Lumea is a premier eye surgery centre that offers the most cutting-edge technology in elective eye procedures. With a team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals, Lumea is dedicated to helping people achieve better vision without glasses or contact lenses through their desire to continually evolve and introduce new processes and techniques to enhance the patient experience. Lumea offers a full range of vision correction options including LASIK, SMILE, ICL, PRK, RLE, Presbyond Lasik, and refractive cataract surgery.

Learn more about Lumea and Light Adjustable Lens at: lumea.io

Our Story

Established in 2021, by cofounders and refractive surgeons, Dr. Baseer Khan and Dr. Paul Sanghera, Lumea is a premier eye surgery centre – currently with two Ontario locations (Vaughan and Barrie) – that offers the most cutting-edge technology in elective eye procedures. We’re a team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals dedicated to delivering a best-in-class patient experience that provides better vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses.

Whether it’s surgical innovations or advancements in processes, technologies, services or products – innovation is at the very heart and soul of our culture. At Lumea, we relentlessly pursue new and better ways in vision correction – from processes and techniques that bring about better results to exceptional patient care that helps patients not only see better, but also ensures they feel seen and appreciated.

Not only do we harness some of the most accomplished, top surgeons in the country, we liberate their talents and expertise. By equipping them with the most cutting-edge technology in the industry, we provide world-class vision correction. We offer a full range of vision correction options, including LASIK, SMILE, ICL, PRK, RLE, Presbyond Lasik, and refractive cataract surgery. As ophthalmologists and optometrists, we are privileged to care for and change the lives of our patients every day by providing visual freedom.

Lumea Facts

DATE FOUNDED
Lumea was founded January, 2021.

FOUNDERS
Lumea was founded by refractive surgeons Dr. Paul Sanghera and Dr. Baseer Khan.

LOCATIONS
Lumea currently has two locations in Ontario – Vaughan and Barrie – with a third location opening downtown Toronto in late 2023.

NEW LOCATION COMING SOON
Lumea's flagship location is opening in downtown Toronto in late 2023.

SERVICES
Lumea offers a full range of vision correction options, including LASIK, SMILE, ICL, PRK, RLE, Presbyond Lasik, and refractive cataract surgery.