Valeda Light Therapy: What to Expect
What to Expect at Your Valeda Appointment
Valeda Light Therapy is designed to be simple, comfortable, and easy to fit into your schedule. Most appointments take about 15 minutes from start to finish. There are no injections, no eye drops, and no recovery time needed afterward.
Before Your Appointment
A few things to keep in mind before you come in:
- Do not get dilated before treatment. Dilation affects how the light is absorbed, so it must be avoided before a Valeda session. If you have a separate exam on the same day, let the staff know so they can schedule it correctly.
- Remove glasses or contact lenses before treatment begins.
- No other special preparation is needed.
When You Arrive
After checking in, you will complete a brief 5-minute questionnaire. This helps your care team track how your vision is doing and note any changes between visits.
You will then be brought to our Valeda treatment area — a relaxed, spa-like setting with comfortable seating and peaceful music. The goal is to make the experience as calm as possible.
During the Treatment
You will be seated comfortably in front of the Valeda device and guided through each step by a trained technician. The active treatment time is less than 5 minutes per eye per session. You will not feel pain or discomfort. Some patients notice a mild sensation of light, but the experience is gentle and well-tolerated.
After the Treatment
Once treatment is complete, you can go about your day as normal. There is no downtime.
You may notice a brief afterimage immediately following treatment. This is a normal response to light exposure and typically clears within about 15 to 30 seconds.
Your Treatment Schedule
Valeda treatments are delivered in a series of sessions over time. The standard schedule is:
- Each series: 9 treatment sessions over 3 to 5 weeks
- Frequency: Each series is repeated every 4 months
- Annual total: 3 series per year equals 27 treatments in the first year
Your RCSD physician will confirm the schedule that makes sense for your specific situation. Most patients find the rhythm straightforward once they get started.
Is This Right for You?
If you have questions before scheduling, please fill out our inquiry form below and a member of our team will be in touch.