{"id":37738,"date":"2026-08-24T12:19:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T10:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/lens-implantation-2\/trifocal-lenses-in-vienna-three-focal-points-for-distance-computer-and-near-vision\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T13:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:00:13","slug":"trifocal-lenses-vienna","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/lens-implantation-2\/trifocal-lenses-vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"Trifocal Lenses in Vienna: Three Focal Points for Distance, Computer, and Near Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Dr. Victor Derhartunian<\/strong>, FEBO \u2013 EyeLaser Vienna, Opernring 1 \u00b7 Reference Center for SCHWIND<\/p>\n\n

A trifocal lens has three focal points<\/strong>: distance, intermediate, and near. It is the artificial lens with the greatest range \u2013 and therefore, for many patients, the path to true freedom from glasses. However, it is not the right choice for every eye, and anyone who conceals this is selling rather than treating. <\/p>\n\n

What is a trifocal lens \u2013 and how does it differ from an EDOF lens?<\/h2>\n\n

Both lenses are intended to make reading glasses unnecessary, but they do so in different ways. The trifocal lens<\/strong> divides the incoming light into three fixed planes of focus. The EDOF lens<\/a> instead creates a continuous range of focus from distance to approximately the computer screen. <\/p>\n\n

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Comparison of Trifocal, EDOF, and Monofocal-plus \u2013 EyeLaser Vienna, as of 2026.<\/caption>\n
Criterion<\/th>Trifocal Lens<\/th>EDOF Lens<\/th>Monofocal-plus<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Focus Planes<\/th>Distance, Intermediate, Near<\/td>Continuous Distance to PC<\/td>One Plane<\/td><\/tr>\n
Reading Glasses in Daily Life<\/th>Usually not required<\/td>Often still required for small print<\/td>Required for near vision<\/td><\/tr>\n
Night Vision<\/th>Halos possible, usually declining<\/td>Tendency for fewer halos<\/td>Unremarkable<\/td><\/tr>\n
Well Suited For<\/th>Reading, Mobile Phone, Near-range Hobbies<\/td>Frequent Drivers, Computer Work<\/td>Eyes with Pre-existing Conditions<\/td><\/tr>\n
Price per Eye<\/th>\u20ac3,500<\/td>\u20ac3,500<\/td>\u20ac3,500<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n

The last line is the point that distinguishes us from most providers: With us, every lens type costs the same.<\/strong> The decision is therefore made exclusively on a medical basis \u2013 there is no economic reason for us to recommend a specific lens to you.<\/p>\n\n

Am I suitable for a trifocal lens?<\/h2>\n\n

The trifocal lens requires an optically healthy eye. We measure several parameters before every decision, and one of them regularly leads to questions during consultation: the alpha distance<\/strong>. It describes how well the lens will be centered in the eye. If it is below approximately 0.6 mm, a trifocal lens will not sit cleanly enough \u2013 the result would be halos and an unstable image. In such cases, we use a toric monofocal-plus lens<\/a> at the same price. <\/p>\n\n

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Arguments against a trifocal lens<\/div>\n
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i<\/span>An alpha distance below approximately 0.6 mm<\/strong> \u2013 the lens would not be sufficiently centered.<\/span><\/div>\n
i<\/span>Diseases of the retina or optic nerve<\/strong>, such as macular degeneration or advanced glaucoma.<\/span><\/div>\n
i<\/span>An irregular cornea<\/strong>, for example in keratoconus<\/a> or due to scarring.<\/span><\/div>\n
i<\/span>A profession involving extensive night driving<\/strong> \u2013 here, the EDOF lens is usually the wiser choice.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

How strong are the halos really?<\/h2>\n\n

To be honest: In the first few weeks, most patients see rings around light sources at night. This is part of how a lens that distributes light across three planes works. The decisive factor is what happens next: the brain learns to filter these signals \u2013 neuroadaptation<\/strong>. After three to six months, most of those affected no longer consciously perceive the rings in everyday life. <\/p>\n\n

We tell you this beforehand, not afterwards. Anyone who travels a lot at night for work is more likely to be recommended an EDOF lens by us \u2013 even if the trifocal lens would come closer to the wish for freedom from glasses. <\/p>\n\n

What Does the Treatment Involve?<\/h2>\n\n
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Step 1<\/span>Free Suitability Test.<\/strong> Approximately 15 minutes, non-binding, at no cost.<\/span><\/div>\n
Step 2<\/span>Comprehensive preliminary examination.<\/strong> Measurement of the eye including alpha distance, corneal and retinal findings. Only then is it determined which lens fits your eye. <\/span><\/div>\n
Step 3<\/span>The procedure.<\/strong> Approximately 15 minutes per eye, under topical anesthesia, painless. Both eyes on the same day or separately \u2013 entirely according to your wish and findings. <\/span><\/div>\n
Step 4<\/span>Follow-up on the following day<\/strong>, then according to the schedule. Most patients already see well enough for everyday life on the first day. <\/span><\/div>\n
Step 5<\/span>Neuroadaptation over three to six months.<\/strong> We accompany you throughout the entire period.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

How much does a trifocal lens cost in Vienna?<\/h2>\n\n
\nPrices & Services<\/span>\n
\nFIXED PRICE<\/span>\nLens surgery including trifocal lens<\/span>\n\u20ac3,500 per eye<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

The same price as for any other lens type. No surcharge for the premium lens. From \u20ac68\/month. <\/p>\n

\nBook Appointment Online<\/a>\nVienna: +43 50 236<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Included in the fixed price<\/div>\n
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\u2713<\/span>Worry-free package after treatment<\/strong> \u2014 you will receive your initial eye drops directly from us.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Diagnostics, IOL calculation, and lens selection<\/strong> \u2014 you pay for the clinical process, not the lens model.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>The procedure<\/strong>: performed by an experienced specialist.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Structured follow-up examinations<\/strong>: according to our quality assurance scheme.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>24\/7 emergency availability<\/strong> \u2014 you will receive the surgeon’s personal mobile number.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2713<\/span>Tax-deductible in Austria<\/strong>: as an extraordinary burden.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

There is no surcharge for premium lenses or a femtosecond laser. You can find all prices in detail on the Lens Surgery Costs<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n

Does a trifocal lens last a lifetime?<\/h2>\n\n

Yes. The artificial lens does not become cloudy and does not age. Anyone who receives a trifocal lens can no longer develop a cataract<\/a> \u2013 the cloudy natural lens has been removed. Progressive presbyopia<\/a> is also stopped. <\/p>\n\n

Posterior capsule opacification \u2013 a clouding of the remaining lens capsule \u2013 can occur months to years later. It is harmless and can be corrected painlessly in a few minutes with the YAG laser. <\/p>\n\n

Is a trifocal lens the same as a multifocal lens?<\/h2>\n\n

Not quite \u2013 and the confusion is common. Multifocal<\/strong> is the umbrella term for any artificial lens with more than one focal point. The trifocal lens<\/strong> is the most common design today, with exactly three focal points. Older bifocal lenses had only two and left the intermediate range \u2013 computer screen, dashboard, price tag on the shelf \u2013 unserved. It is precisely this gap that the third plane closes. <\/p>\n\n

So if you read about multifocal lenses<\/a> and three focal points are mentioned, a trifocal lens is meant.<\/p>\n\n

How quickly will I see normally again?<\/h2>\n\n

Most patients report significantly clearer vision as early as the day after the procedure. Vision is generally suitable for everyday use immediately, but full performance takes a little longer: <\/p>\n\n