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What is lens surgery?

Frau bei der Untersuchung mit dem HD-Analysator vor der Laser-Augenkorrektur.

The lens is responsible for many visual defects: short-sightedness and long-sightedness due to the incorrect refraction of incident light, astigmatism due to a distorted cornea or a?
deformed lens.
A lack of flexibility leads to presbyopia and if the lens becomes cloudy, this is referred to as a cataract.
A new or additional artificial lens gives you a new, better view of things, corrects existing visual defects, heals and prevents cataracts.

Lens replacement (cataract surgery): Natural lenses are removed and replaced with an artificial lens.

Lens implantation: Natural lenses remain in the eye and an artificial lens (ICL) is additionally implanted.

Lens exchange with multifocal lenses (Lifestyle)

The best and most modern procedure for the treatment of cataracts and presbyopia.
Correct all visual defects in one operation – short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism – thanks to multifocal lenses with three focal points or EDOF lenses with additional depth of focus for the best possible optics.
Never be dependent on visual aids again.

Prerequisites

  • High myopia from -6 diopters
  • High farsightedness: from +4 diopters
  • Regular corneal curvature
  • No amblyopia (severe one-sided visual impairment)
  • No retinal diseases (e.g. macular degeneration)
  • No glaucoma
  • No diseased or scarred cornea

Advantages

  • Permanently glasses-free + no contact lenses & no reading glasses required
  • Healing of cataracts (can never occur again)
  • Lifelong stable vision with low risk
  • Also possible with astigmatism (toric lens)
  • Extremely high success rate and satisfaction
  • Outpatient, minimally invasive procedure: 15 minutes per eye
  • Permanent correction of presbyopia

Lens implantation ICL Phake lens

The rescue in the form of implantable contact lenses, if the conditions for laser eye surgery are not met and you still want to see clearly without having to wear glasses or contact lenses.
Holistic, flexible vision correction is made possible by an EVO/EVO+ VISIAN ICL or IPCL Premium Phake lens.
Particularly suitable for (younger) people who do not suffer from presbyopia or cataracts.

Prerequisites

  • Lens implantation Myopia: up to -23 diopters
  • Lens implantation Farsightedness: up to +10 diopters
  • Lens implantation Astigmatism: Up to 10 diopters
  • Minimum age: 25 years
  • Possible with thin cornea
  • Possible for chronically dry eyes & contact lens intolerance
  • Possible in the case of conspicuously / irregularly shaped corneas

Advantages

  • Permanently glasses-free + no contact lenses & no reading glasses required
  • Also possible for extreme ametropia
  • Alternative to laser eye surgery because of a wider range of applications
  • Also for thin, deformed corneas, dry eyes and astigmatism
  • Reversible procedure that maintains corneal stability and tear flow
  • Correct all visual defects with one procedure
  • 99 % recommendation rate among patients

More about lens implantation (ICL)

Refractive lens exchange with monofocal lenses (standard)

Reliably cure cataracts and correct an existing visual defect at the same time – either short-sightedness or long-sightedness.
After the procedure, it is necessary to wear (reading) glasses.
In return, monofocal lenses cost less than multifocal lenses.
Particularly popular for cataracts in conjunction with severe long-sightedness / presbyopia – because this can be easily corrected in this way.

Prerequisites

  • High myopia from -6 diopters
  • High farsightedness: from +4 diopters
  • No corneal curvature correction possible
  • No (serious) eye diseases – except cataracts
  • At least 40+ years old

Advantages

  • Permanent cure for cataracts
  • Correction of severe defective vision
  • Constant vision after minimally invasive surgery
  • Premium monofocal lenses adapted to your eyes
  • 1000 € cheaper than multifocal lenses
  • Costs may be covered by health insurance

More about standard cataract surgery / lens exchange

Which lens surgery is right for me?

At the EyeLaser eye laser center in Vienna and Linz, we will find the right perfect lens surgery: Tailored to your EyesYour Poor eyesightYour Claims
/
WishesYour Life and your Budget.

During your initial examination you can expect a Individual consultation, examination with the latest diagnostic equipment and time for you to ask all your questions so that you can make the decision for your – life-changing – lens operation with a good feeling.

Aptitude test

After your free aptitude test with world-renowned eye surgeons, you will know whether lens surgery is a promising option for you:

Arrange an aptitude test
Preliminary examination:

During your aptitude test in conjunction with a non-binding, holistic preliminary examination (€200)*, we will develop an individual treatment plan for you:

Arrange a preliminary examination

* Money-back guarantee: If it turns out during the preliminary examination that you are not suitable after all or you decide against treatment at EyeLaser, we will only charge you the costs of the ophthalmologic examination.

Advantages of lens surgery: defective vision, presbyopia & cataract surgery

The alternative to laser eye surgery

Lens surgery is less well known, but is performed successfully millions of times and gives you the clear vision you want, even if laser eye surgery is not possible.
For example, due to excessive defective vision, corneal problems or cataracts.

Durable solutions for young & old

While lens exchange can be the perfect treatment for older people who are already affected by presbyopia or a cataract, lens implantation is possible from the age of 25 and also offers young patients an excellent option for correcting their visual defects.

Independence from glasses & contact lenses

Being able to do without glasses in everyday life and always having the finer things in life in view is quality of life.
With appropriate lenses (lifestyle and ICL), you can permanently do without visual aids or reduce their necessity to a minimum (standard).

The alternative to laser eye surgery

Lens surgery is less well known, but is performed successfully millions of times and gives you the clear vision you want, even if laser eye surgery is not possible.
For example, due to excessive defective vision, corneal problems or cataracts.

Durable solutions for young & old

While lens exchange can be the perfect treatment for older people who are already affected by presbyopia or a cataract, lens implantation is possible from the age of 25 and also offers young patients an excellent option for correcting their visual defects.

Independence from glasses & contact lenses

Being able to do without glasses in everyday life and always having the finer things in life in view is quality of life.
With appropriate lenses (lifestyle and ICL), you can permanently do without visual aids or reduce their necessity to a minimum (standard).

Customized lens surgery – this is what it looks like in our clinic

If you opt for lens surgery in Vienna or Linz at EyeLaser, you are also opting for experienced surgeons, state-of-the-art equipment, tried and tested routines and an eye laser center with a focus on you – the patient. In addition to medical and professional excellence we attach great importance to ensuring that you feel you are in good hands and can be sure that you will receive the best possible treatment treatment.

Preliminary examinations - suitability for lens surgery

Preparation is the key to success, which is why we leave nothing to chance at EyeLaser.
We develop an individual treatment plan for you based on the ophthalmological examination and consultation.
You benefit from maximum transparency – also in terms of prices.
Depending on the planned lens surgery, the preliminary lens surgery examination consists of

  • Objective refraction
  • Determine spectacle prescription
  • Determine visual acuity
  • Pachymetry (corneal thickness measurement)
  • Measure intraocular pressure
  • Topography (recording the corneal surface)
  • OCT anterior segment
  • OCT posterior segment
  • Eye background photography
Lens surgery

You will be given an anesthetic to ensure that your lens surgery is painless.
The operation itself only takes a few minutes per eye.

Refractive lens exchange & cataract surgery (Lifestyle & Standard)

Through a tiny incision at the edge of the cornea and the circular opening of the lens capsule, the natural lens can be shredded or liquefied using ultrasound (phacoemulsification) and suctioned out.
There is now space in the empty capsular bag for the implantable lens – whether a monofocal or multifocal lens.
This is inserted and unfolds.

Femtosecond laser

Normally, the incision is made manually with a scalpel.
If you opt for the optional additional option “femtosecond laser”, the incision is made even more precisely with the laser. more precise, safer and gentler set.
The computer-assisted precision laser then also shreds the lens.

The use of the femtosecond laser has no influence on the visual outcome.

Lens implantation

A minimal incision (2.2 to 2.4 mm) is made at the edge of the cornea.
The rolled lens can be inserted and placed through this using an injector.
The lens can unfold and take its place in the anterior or posterior chamber.

Aftercare

The incision is sealed and then heals on its own.
You will receive a protective eye patch from us, which protects against friction and impact – especially during sleep.
An additional injection of antibiotics prevents infection or inflammation.

After the implantable contact lenses have been inserted on an outpatient basis, you can go home immediately and recover in familiar surroundings.
Please remember to arrange to be picked up and not to drive yourself on the day of the procedure.

  • Follow-up appointment 1: The day after the lens operation
  • Follow-up appointment 2: One week after treatment
  • Follow-up appointment 3: One month after the procedure

If complications arise unexpectedly or if you have any questions, we are always available for you.
To ensure smooth healing and a speedy recovery, you will be prescribed medication, given a personalized drip schedule and given precise instructions on what to avoid and for how long (e.g. sport, swimming pool, sauna, work).

Lens surgery & cataract surgery costs

Compared to the costs of glasses or contact lenses over the course of a lifetime, a one-off investment in lens surgery is often the cheaper option.
In addition, the added freedom and independence can hardly be measured in money.

EyeLaser offers maximum transparency and no hidden costs.
The prices refer to one eye and include pre- and aftercare, treatment, consultation and the material required.
As a rule, there are no follow-up costs:

Lifestyle cataract surgery / lens exchange
3.500 €

(68 € / month)

Standard cataract surgery / lens exchange
2.500 €

(48 € / month)

Lens implantation ICL
68 €

Price per month

Surcharge: Femtosecond laser
900 €

(29 € / month)

Bookable with lens exchange

Lifestyle cataract surgery / lens exchange
3.500 €

(68 € / month)

Standard cataract surgery / lens exchange
2.500 €

(48 € / month)

Lens implantation ICL
68 €

Price per month

Surcharge: Femtosecond laser
900 €

(29 € / month)

Bookable with lens exchange

Make a non-binding appointment

For those affected, cataract surgery is the only way to reverse the clouding of the lens and prevent it from worsening to the point of blindness.
In these cases, (full or partial) cost coverage by health insurance is possible.

You can find out more about how the prices are calculated, how the costs are covered by health insurance and the tax treatment in our transparent lens surgery price overview.

Flexible financing: lens operations that everyone can afford

We want everyone to be able to fulfill their dream of clear, unrestricted vision through lens surgery.
If you want to invest in your health, vision and quality of life, but don’t have enough money to pay for everything straight away, we have developed an attractive financing model for you with our partner bank:

  • ICL lens implantation: 68 € / month*
  • Refractive lens exchange: Lifestyle: €68 / month*
  • Standard refractive lens exchange: 48 € / month*
  • FemtoLaser surcharge: 29 € / month*

* The term is five years and you have the opportunity to enjoy full, sharp and unclouded vision for significantly less than €100 per month.
Effective annual interest rate: 6.6 percent.
The prices refer to one eye.

Exclusively at EyeLaser: Pay interest-free & without credit in 6 installments

If you don’t want or need a loan and still don’t want to pay everything in one go, we offer you the option of paying the treatment costs in six convenient monthly installments to pay.

  • No interest & hidden costs
  • No long-term credit obligation
  • Unbureaucratic

Is the extra charge for multifocal artificial lenses worth it?

In short: the answer is almost always “yes”!

If you have opted for a refractive lens exchange, the question always arises as to whether the additional cost of a multifocal lens (compared to a monofocal lens) is worthwhile.
After all, the surcharge amounts to €1,000 per eye.

In our lens surgery experience, no one regrets having opted for multifocal lenses, as the quality of life, independence and freedom are worth the comparatively manageable extra cost.

Find the answer with a simple question:

Ultimately, you need to ask yourself whether you want to do without your glasses (including reading glasses) or contact lenses forever?
Would you like to be able to see clearly over all distances at all times in everyday life?
To let your gaze wander from the newspaper to the children playing in the garden to the horizon?
Then opt for lens surgery with multifocal lenses / EDOF.

Or is it okay for you to continue wearing reading glasses after the standard lens exchange?

Get to know the eye experts

Discover Austria’s most popular laser eye surgeons in the heart of Vienna and Linz

Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Dr. Victor Derhartunian
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After learning his trade from the two pioneers of laser surgery,
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Dr. Paul Jirak
Dr. Paul Jirak
Ophthalmologist, Refractive surgery specialist
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Dr. Paul Jirak is a co-founder of one of the most renowned centers for laser eye surgery in Austria and has been treating patients in Linz since 2014. He specialises in ophthalmology, optometry, eye surgery and eye lasers.

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Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt
Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt
Ophthalmologist, Lens & cataract surgery specialist
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Dr. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist specialised in cataract and lens surgery. She leads a research group with this focus, trains young surgeons and gives international and national lectures.

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Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Ophthalmologist, Refractive surgery specialist
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After learning his trade from the two pioneers of laser surgery,
Dr Victor Derhartunian is among the leading surgeons in Europe. He heads the practice in Vienna and can advise his patients in 5 languages.

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Dr. Paul Jirak
Dr. Paul Jirak
Ophthalmologist, Refractive surgery specialist
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Dr. Paul Jirak is a co-founder of one of the most renowned centers for laser eye surgery in Austria and has been treating patients in Linz since 2014. He specialises in ophthalmology, optometry, eye surgery and eye lasers.

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Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt
Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt
Ophthalmologist, Lens & cataract surgery specialist
FEBO

Dr. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist specialised in cataract and lens surgery. She leads a research group with this focus, trains young surgeons and gives international and national lectures.

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Discover which eye treatment is best for you with this 1-minute quiz

Patientin während einer Laser-Augenkorrektur unter der Aufsicht eines Spezialisten.

Things like age, eye shape, history and lifestyle make an eye treatment perfect for one person, but not another. Find out which treatment (if any) could free you from glasses and contacts

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FAQ – Frequently asked questions about lens surgery

We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions about lens surgery for you here.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call us or send us a message.

How quickly can I see after lens surgery?

Immediately after the implantable contact lens is inserted, the patient’s visual impression improves.
The immediate effect of cataract surgery is particularly remarkable. It can take a few days for the brain to get used to the new lens.
After around two weeks, the adaptation is largely complete and after a maximum of four weeks you will enjoy absolutely stable and clear vision.

How long does a lens operation last?

Refractive lens exchange and lens implantation are designed to last a lifetime.
The ICL lens has a lifespan of 90 years and can be replaced with a new ICL or an IOL lens (lens exchange) if necessary (e.g. due to cataracts or the onset of presbyopia).

Premium monofocal and multifocal lenses also generally remain in the patient’s eye until the end of their life.

How long does cataract surgery take?

The actual operation only takes 15 minutes.

On the day of cataract surgery, you should plan at least two hours for your procedure – for preparations, treatment and aftercare.
Many patients appreciate that it is quick, painless and very low-risk.

Is lens surgery or laser eye surgery better?

Depending on which visual defect or eye disease is to be treated, either laser eye surgery or lens surgery is an option.
With our experience and precise diagnostics, we at EyeLaser determine which form of treatment is the safest and most promising for you.

Lens surgery is often used when laser eye treatment is not possible.
For example, if short-sightedness or long-sightedness is too pronounced, if the cornea is irregular and thin or if there is a cataract.
In addition to lens replacement, the PresbyMAX laser procedure can also be used to correct presbyopia.

Our promise: We will find the lens surgery or laser eye surgery method that best suits your eyes and your needs.

When can I return to work after my lens surgery?

As a rule, you are exempt from work for two weeks with a medical certificate.
It is particularly important at the beginning that you avoid friction and physical impact so that the artificial lens does not slip out of place.
How long you are actually unable to work depends on the healing process and your job.

Are artificial lenses better than natural lenses?

It depends.
If your body’s own lens is healthy and does not cause any visual defects, there is no reason for a new artificial lens to be inserted.
As soon as your vision becomes cloudy due to a cataract, deteriorates due to presbyopia or is limited by defective vision, an artificial lens (ICL, monofocal or multifocal lens) may be the better choice.

The artificial lens in the eye prevents you from developing cataracts (again or at all) as it does not become cloudy.
The focal points and refractive power of the artificial lens also no longer change, which ensures consistent vision.

Which lens surgery for cataracts?

If you want to remove cataracts with your lens surgery, only refractive lens replacement is an option.
Lens implantation (ICL) would not change the opacity of the natural lens as it remains in the eye.
If only the cataract is to be treated, both standard (monofocal lenses) and lifestyle (multifocal lenses) lens exchange are equally suitable.

Lifestyle cataract surgery has the additional advantage that you no longer have to wear glasses or contact lenses afterwards and it is also possible and useful for patients with astigmatism and presbyopia.