Lens implantation costs

Laser eye surgery and lens implants are generally not covered by statutory health insurance providers such as GKK or SVA, as they are only obliged to reimburse the costs of medically necessary treatment. Of course, this could be debated at this point, as clear vision should be a basic requirement of human health and therefore the cost of lens implants should be considered medically necessary. However, our core area is eye surgery and not health policy.
However, the following options or situations do exist in which health insurance companies will cover at least part of the cost of lens implantation:
– Cataract correction with a monofocal lens, covered by private insurance.
– Some people need to be treated for an intolerance to both glasses and contact lenses. Here, too, health insurance companies occasionally help out.
– A visual impairment of more than 10 dioptres and a proven intolerance to contact lenses (in some cases) can be treated at the expense of the health insurance companies.
– If there is a visual defect of more than 3 dioptres in both eyes and contact lenses are not tolerated (in some cases), the insurers will also be asked.
During the ophthalmological examination, we can check these criteria and draw up a clinical report.
It may be that the health insurance does not cover the entire cost of a procedure. In this case, you can usually deduct the costs as an extraordinary expense in your income tax return.
First of all, it should be noted that Eyelaser is a private practice and the treatments are not covered by health insurance. If you have private health insurance, we recommend that you contact your health insurance company before the procedure to find out about the exact terms of cost coverage. This means that your private health insurance company may not cover the costs of vision correction.

Health insurance companies do not usually cover the cost of laser eye surgery for Eyelaser, as it is an elective procedure. However, some health insurance companies may cover certain types of laser eye surgery such as PRK or LASIK. It is important that you check with your health insurance provider before making an appointment for laser eye surgery at Eyelaser to determine what type of coverage they offer and whether or not they will cover the cost of the procedure. Some health insurance companies also provide discounts on the vision aids offered by Eyelaser, which can reduce the overall cost of the procedure. Ultimately, it is important that you check with your health insurance provider to determine if and to what extent you are eligible for laser eye surgery at Eyelaser.

The costs for laser eye surgery, lens implants, spectacles or contact lenses correspond to each other and can be deducted as medical expenses.

The current income tax guidelines state:
“In the presence of an illness, visual aids, including laser treatments, are necessary to improve eyesight and are tax-deductible.”

Those who undergo surgery have a visual impairment, which means that the costs associated with the operation are generally considered extraordinary expenses without a medical certificate confirming the necessity of the operation.

Laser eye surgery is tax-deductible.
Enter the costs of eye surgery in the “Medical expenses” column of your annual tax return. Enter the total cost and note that there is a deductible of 6% to 12% of your annual income. This percentage can be reduced by around 1% depending on your situation (single earner, single parent, etc.).
The tax office determines your deductible and the remaining treatment costs play a role in your tax deductibility. If a specialized medical service was provided and you can provide a certificate to this effect, you may be entitled to a full deduction. Further information on extraordinary expenses can be found in § 33 EStG at the Ministry of Finance. If necessary, clarify the tax deductibility of operating costs with the relevant authorities.

Eyelaser is a renowned provider of laser eye treatments. The costs of the procedure cannot generally be deducted from income tax. However, depending on the purpose of the procedure, it may be possible to claim the costs as medical expenses. For example, if the surgery is necessary to correct a visual impairment that affects your ability to work, you may be able to deduct some or all of the associated costs. It is important that you consult with your tax advisor and your doctor before making a decision about claiming this type of expense so that you are aware of the implications. In some cases, insurance will cover some or all of the costs, which can help to reduce co-payments and make eye treatment more affordable for everyone.