Focus Eye Clinic: The expert in multifocal implant lenses for glasses-free vision

The cost of multifocal implant lenses is between €2,500 and €3,350 per eye. This amount depends on the type of lens you choose and the complexity of the treatment. This price usually includes the cost of the artificial lens, the surgery, and some of the aftercare.

Multifocal implant lenses offer a long-lasting solution for people who would like to see glasses free. For a detailed breakdown of costs and possible financing options, please see our lens implant pricing table. This makes clearer vision attainable regardless of your budget.

Lens implantation costs €3,350 per eye. This price includes the full treatment, including the high-tech femtolaser procedure with the Ziemer Z8, the surgery itself, and a high-quality multifocal lens.

The great advantage of a multifocal artificial lens is that it lasts a lifetime, making it a durable solution for people who would like to see glasses-free. Thanks to this modern technology, you will enjoy clear vision at all distances without dependence on glasses or contact lenses.

Would you like to know more about the possibilities or do you have questions about the treatment? Feel free to contact us!

A lens implant may be tax deductible under certain circumstances. If you are professionally active and visual enhancement through a lens implant, such as a multifocal artificial lens, adds value to your work, the cost of treatment may be deductible pro rata the number of days worked out of 7. This may be especially relevant for people who spend a lot of time behind a screen or doing precision work.

Please note that we cannot provide certainty about this. We therefore recommend that you contact your tax professional for specific advice on lens implantation costs and tax deduction options. A consultation with an expert can help you take full advantage of your investment in glasses-free vision.

Reimbursement for lens implantation depends on your situation, specifically whether or not you have cataracts, and your insurance coverage:

• With cataracts: If you have cataracts, this is considered a medical condition. As a result, part of the cost is reimbursed through the NIHDI, with reimbursement of about €650 to €700 per eye. In addition, additional health insurance may offer an additional reimbursement of €300 to €900 per eye, depending on your insurer and policy conditions.
• Without cataract: If you do not have cataracts, lens implantation is considered an aesthetic procedure and, in principle, there is no reimbursement through the mutual insurance company. However, some health insurance companies offer a limited reimbursement even without cataract. We recommend always checking with your mutual insurance company or insurer.

A lens implant, such as an artificial multifocal lens, is an investment in glasses-free vision. Despite possible costs, it can significantly improve your quality of life. Feel free to contact us for more information about the procedure, prices, and financing options.

A lens implant is an artificial lens that replaces or complements your natural lens of the eye. In a multifocal implant lens, your own lens is replaced with an artificial lens that allows you to see sharply from far, near, as well as at medium distances, such as on the computer, without glasses. Thanks to multifocal technology, you can enjoy glasses-free vision in virtually all everyday situations.

In contrast, an ICL lens (Implantable Collamer Lens) does not replace the natural lens, but is placed in front of your own eye lens. This lens is ideal for younger patients who do not need multifocal correction, but want to correct high myopia, farsightedness or astigmatism. The ICL lens is also completely reversible: the lens can be easily removed or replaced as needed.

At Focus Eye Clinic, we use the most advanced equipment to calculate the strength of the artificial lens or ICL lens with extreme precision. Whether you choose a multifocal implant lens or an ICL lens, both treatments offer a safe and durable solution for sharp and clear vision.

Do you have questions or want to know which option is best for your situation? Feel free to contact us for personalized advice!

An artificial lens, such as a multifocal implant lens or an ICL lens, lasts a lifetime. Artificial lenses are made of high-quality, biocompatible materials specifically designed to stay permanently in the eye without wearing out or aging.

In the case of a multifocal implant lens, your natural lens is replaced, and this artificial lens continues to function for the rest of your life. In the case of an ICL lens, which is placed on top of the natural lens, the lens can be adjusted or removed if necessary, but the expected life span is also unlimited.

Thanks to durable materials and advanced technologies, you don't have to worry about replacing the artificial lens in the future. This makes lens implantation a lifetime investment in glasses-free vision and a better quality of life.

Do you have more questions about artificial lenses or their durability? Feel free to contact us!

There are different types of artificial lenses that can be chosen depending on your visual needs and lifestyle. Below is an overview of the most common types of artificial lenses:

• Monofocal Art Lenses: Monofocal art lenses correct vision at one distance, usually distant. These lenses are ideal for people who want to correct primarily farsightedness or nearsightedness, but will need reading glasses for near vision.
• Multifocal artificial lenses: Multifocal artificial lenses correct both distant and near vision and sometimes medium distances (such as working at a computer). They offer an excellent solution for people who want to see glasses-free and not rely on reading glasses. This type of lens is especially suitable for patients with presbyopia.
• Toric artificial lenses: Toric artificial lenses are specially designed to correct astigmatism, in addition to other refractive errors such as farsightedness or nearsightedness. These lenses can be either monofocal or multifocal, depending on your needs.
• ICL lenses (Implantable Collamer Lens): ICL lenses are not used to replace the natural lens, but are placed in front of it. They correct high degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism and offer a completely reversible solution. These lenses are ideal for younger patients who do not have presbyopia and want to improve their vision.
• Trifocal artificial lenses: Trifocal artificial lenses are a subtype of multifocal lenses that go even further. They offer sharp vision at three distances: distant, near and intermediate. This type of lens offers maximum independence from glasses.
• Aspheric artificial lenses: Aspherical lenses improve contrast and reduce light scatter, which is especially beneficial in low-light conditions, such as while driving in the dark. They can be combined with other types of corrections, such as multifocal or toric features.

Choosing the right artificial lens depends on your eye health, visual needs and lifestyle. At Focus Eye Clinic, we perform comprehensive preliminary examinations to choose the lens that best suits your situation.

An implant lens is an artificial lens used to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or presbyopia. This lens is surgically placed in the eye and provides a permanent solution to vision problems.

There are two main types of implant lenses:

1. Multifocal implant lenses: These replace the natural lens and correct vision at multiple distances (far, near and intermediate), allowing you to see glasses-free in your daily activities.

2. ICL lenses (Implantable Collamer Lens): These are placed in front of the natural lens and are ideal for younger patients with high refractive errors. They are fully reversible and correct vision without removing the natural lens.

Implant lenses are made of biocompatible materials, making them safe and durable. Advanced technologies allow implant lenses to be perfectly sized so you can enjoy clear, sharp vision.

Although lens implants such as multifocal lenses and ICL lenses offer many advantages, there are some potential disadvantages:

1. Adjustment period: Temporarily reduced contrast sensitivity or halos around light sources, especially at night.

2. Dry eyes: Often temporary and treatable with artificial tears.

3. Halos and glare: Occurs in some patients, especially with multifocal lenses.

4. Complications: Rare, such as infections or increased eye pressure, but usually treatable.

5. Additional correction: Sometimes additional treatment, such as laser, is needed.

6. Cost: No reimbursement for aesthetic procedures, so the patient bears the full cost.

At Focus Eye Clinic, we carefully discuss all the advantages, disadvantages and risks so you can make an informed choice.

An artificial lens is made of high-quality, biocompatible materials such as silicone, acrylic or collomer. These materials are designed to remain completely safe and durable in the eye without provoking reactions from the body.

- Silicone and acrylic: Commonly used materials in multifocal implant lenses because of their flexibility and clarity.

- Collamer: A special material used for ICL lenses. It is biocompatible and contains collagen, making it soft and comfortable in the eye.

Thanks to these advanced materials, artificial lenses last a lifetime and provide a permanent solution for glasses-free vision.

Yes, an artificial lens is designed to stay in the eye permanently. In a multifocal implant lens, the artificial lens replaces the natural lens and provides a lifelong solution to refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and presbyopia. The durable, biocompatible materials keep the lens functioning safely and effectively throughout your lifetime.

With an Implantable Collamer Lens ( ICL ), which is placed before the natural lens, the situation is slightly different. Although this lens is intended to remain in the eye for a long time, it can be easily removed or replaced as needed, such as when visual needs change.

Both types of artificial lenses offer a reliable solution for glasses-free vision, tailored to your personal situation. Do you have any further questions? Feel free to contact us!

No, the surgery for lens implantation is not painful. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, usually in the form of eye drops. As a result, you will not feel any pain during the surgery. You may feel slight pressure or movement, but this is not uncomfortable.

After the procedure, you may temporarily experience some irritation or a slight gritty feeling, which is normal and usually disappears within a few days. Our specialists will make sure you are comfortable throughout the procedure.

The treatment to place an artificial lens usually takes between 10 and 15 minutes per eye. It is a relatively quick and safe procedure performed under local anesthesia.

Prior to surgery, extensive examinations take place to accurately determine the strength and type of artificial lens, such as a multifocal implant lens or ICL lens. After surgery, you can go home almost immediately, although you will need to rest for some time and have someone accompany you.

Overall recovery time is short, and most patients experience improved vision within just a few days and can soon enjoy glasses-free vision.

Yes, lens implantation can also be performed in lazy eye(amblyopia), but the outcome depends on the situation. A lazy eye usually has reduced maximum visual acuity, which cannot be fully restored even with an artificial lens. While a multifocal implant lens or ICL lens can help optimize the existing visual acuity, it will not improve the quality of vision of a lazy eye beyond the already existing limitation.

The other, healthy eye can often be fully corrected, which may still allow you to enjoy glasses-free vision and an improved quality of life.

We recommend a comprehensive preliminary examination to properly identify the possibilities and limitations in lazy eye. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on the best approach in your specific situation.

Yes, lens implantation is possible for dry eyes, but there are some important concerns. Dry eyes are common and may temporarily worsen after lens implantation, especially when a multifocal implant lens or ICL lens is placed. This is because the eyes are strained during surgery.

Prior to treatment, the health of your eyes will be thoroughly assessed. For severe dry eyes, it may be necessary to first treat the condition with artificial tears, eye drops or other therapies, for example. Once the eyes are sufficiently stabilized, lens implantation can be safely performed.

After the procedure, increased dryness may occur temporarily, but this is usually short-lived and easily treatable. Modern artificial lenses are made of biocompatible materials, which minimizes the risk of long-term irritation.

Yes, a lens implant can be a suitable solution for people with keratoconus in some cases, but it depends on the severity of the condition and the condition of the cornea. In keratoconus, the cornea is deformed, so regular glasses or contact lenses often do not provide sufficient vision improvement.

ICL lenses (Implantable Collamer Lenses) are often used in keratoconus because they do not depend on the shape of the cornea. These lenses are placed in front of the natural lens and correct the refractive error without putting pressure on the cornea. This makes them a safe option for patients with mild to moderate keratoconus.

For advanced keratoconus, lens implants can sometimes be combined with other treatments, such as corneal crosslinking to improve corneal stability or corneal transplantation.

We recommend a comprehensive eye examination to assess whether a lens implant is appropriate in your situation. Our specialists will be happy to help you choose the right treatment.

Yes, artificial lenses are used as standard treatment for cataracts (cataracts). During cataract surgery, the cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with an artificial lens. This significantly improves vision and eliminates the inconvenience of cloudy or blurred vision.

There are several types of artificial lenses available, depending on your visual needs:

1. Monofocal artificial lenses: Correct vision at one distance, usually far away. For near, you may still need reading glasses.

2. Multifocal artificial lenses: Correct distant, near and intermediate distances, so you can see glasses-free in most situations.

3. Toric artificial lenses: Especially for patients with astigmatism, combined with correction for cataracts.

Artificial lenses for cataracts offer a permanent solution and last a lifetime. The type of lens chosen depends on your personal needs and lifestyle. During a preliminary examination, our specialists will assess which lens is best for you.

Lens implantation is suitable for different ages, depending on the type of lens and the patient's specific visual needs:

- ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) lenses: ICL lenses can be placed as young as 18 years old, provided the eye strength is stable. This type of lens is ideal for younger patients with high myopia, farsightedness or astigmatism who are not suitable candidates for laser treatments such as LASIK.

- Multifocal implant lenses: For multifocal artificial lenses, which replace the natural lens, an age of 45 years and older is usually recommended. This type of lens is especially suitable for patients with presbyopia or onset of cataracts, where the natural lens has become cloudy or less flexible.

In all cases, stable eye strength and a healthy eye condition are necessary. During a preliminary examination, our specialists assess whether lens implantation is appropriate and which type of lens best suits your situation.

An artificial lens can shift in very rare cases, but this is rare. Once a multifocal implant lens or ICL lens is placed correctly during surgery, it usually stays in place well due to the natural structures of the eye that support the lens.

Causes of shift

- Trauma to the eye: For example, from a hard blow or accident.

- Problems with the lens capsular bag: In implant lenses that replace the natural lens, damage or weakening of the lens capsular bag can lead to displacement.

- Aging or eye conditions: Rare situations where the support structures in the eye change.

An artificial lens almost always remains securely in place in the lens capsule bag after cataract surgery. In rare cases, the lens may loosen due to eye trauma, a weakened lens capsule sac or medical conditions such as pseudoexfoliation.

If an artificial lens becomes detached, blurred vision or discomfort may result. Contact your eye doctor immediately; the lens can usually be reattached or replaced.

At Focus Eye Clinic, we minimize this risk by using safe and precise techniques so that your artificial lens remains stable and effective.

After cataract surgery, you may experience temporary blurred vision. This is due to slight swelling in the eye and adjusting to the artificial lens. Usually, vision improves within a few days to a week. In some patients, it may take up to 4 weeks for vision to become completely stable, especially with the placement of a multifocal artificial lens.

If blurry vision persists longer or gets worse, we recommend contacting your eye doctor immediately.

At Focus Eye Clinic, we will carefully guide you through the recovery process so that you can enjoy glasses-free vision as soon as possible.

After lens implantation, it is important to avoid certain activities to promote proper recovery and prevent complications. Here are the most important guidelines:

1. Do not rub your eyes: This can interfere with healing or cause infections.

2. No heavy exertion or lifting: Avoid activities that increase pressure on the eyes, such as exercise or heavy lifting, for at least 1 to 2 weeks.

3. No swimming: Avoid swimming in pools, sea or Jacuzzis for 2 to 4 weeks to prevent infections.

4. No makeup on eyes: Do not use eye makeup in the first week to avoid infection risks.

5. Do not stay in dusty or dirty environments: Protect your eyes from dust, dirt and smoke.

6. Do not drive immediately after surgery: Wait until your eye doctor indicates that your vision is sufficiently stable.

Yes, an artificial lens can be replaced when necessary. This can happen in situations such as:

1. Change in visual needs: If your eye strength changes and the current artificial lens is no longer optimal.

2. Complications: Such as a shifted lens or other lens-related problems.

3. Choosing a different type of lens: For example, switching to a multifocal artificial lens for glasses-free vision.

Replacing an artificial lens is more technically challenging than the original implantation, but is performed safely by experienced eye surgeons. After a thorough examination, your specialist will determine if lens replacement is the best solution for your situation.

Seeing halos (circles of light around light sources) is a common phenomenon after lens implantation, especially with multifocal artificial lenses. These halos occur as the eye adjusts to the new lens.

In most patients, halos diminish within a few weeks to a few months and often disappear completely. In rare cases, halos can be permanent, but this is rare and usually perceived as less distracting over time.

Recovery after a lens implant is usually quick. Most patients experience significantly improved vision within just a few days. However, full recovery and stabilization of vision can take 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the type of lens (such as a multifocal artificial lens or an ICL lens) and your individual situation.

During the first few weeks, it is important to avoid certain activities, such as strenuous exercise, swimming and rubbing your eyes, to promote recovery. Your doctor will advise you on the recovery process and schedule any checkups to make sure everything is going well.

After lens implantation, the goal is usually to see glasses-free, depending on the type of artificial lens placed:

- Multifocal implant lenses: These correct distant, near and intermediate vision (such as for computer work). With these lenses, most people no longer need glasses.

- Monofocal lenses: These correct only one distance, usually distant. In this case, you often still need reading glasses.

- ICL lenses: These correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, but do not correct presbyopia. For near vision, reading glasses may still be needed later.

No, you should not drive immediately after lens implantation. Your vision may be temporarily blurred due to the procedure and the numbing eye drops used, making driving unsafe.

Most patients are able to drive again after 1 to 2 days, depending on how quickly your vision recovers. At a checkup appointment, your eye doctor will confirm when your vision is stable enough to safely drive on the road.

Always follow your doctor's advice to avoid complications and ensure a good recovery.

Yes, you may watch TV after lens implantation, but it is important to do so in moderation. Your eyes may be somewhat sensitive or tired for the first few days after the procedure, so prolonged viewing may feel uncomfortable. Take frequent breaks to rest your eyes.

Also be sure to blink while watching TV to avoid dry eyes, which sometimes occurs after lens implantation. Otherwise, follow your eye doctor's advice to ensure a good recovery.

No, the eyes look the same after lens implantation as before in most cases. The artificial lens is placed in the eye and is not visible from the outside. Your eye color, size and appearance remain unchanged.

With ICL lenses, which are placed before the natural lens, the lens is also invisible. Only in exceptional cases, such as certain angles of light, a small reflection point may be visible, but this is rare and not cosmetically distracting.

No, after a lens implantation in which the natural lens is completely replaced by an artificial lens, you can no longer get cataracts. This is because cataracts form in the natural lens, and this has been removed during surgery.

In some cases, however, a slight clouding may form behind the artificial lens, in the remaining lens capsule. This is called cataract. Cataracts are not true cataracts and can be easily treated with a short laser treatment(YAG laser capsulotomy) to restore clear vision.

Do you have questions about cataracts or lens implantation? Feel free to contact us for advice.

The choice between laser eye surgery and a lens implant depends on your age, eye health, and visual needs:

Laser eye surgery

- Suitable for: People between the ages of 18 and 45 with stable eye strength and good corneal health.

- Treatment: Corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by changing the shape of the cornea.

- Benefits: Non-invasive, quick recovery, and no implant required.

- Limitations: Not suitable in severe refractive errors or thin corneas.

Lens implant

- Suitable for: People older than 45 years, patients with presbyopia (presbyopia), onset of cataracts, or severe refractive errors.

- Treatment: Replaces the natural lens with an artificial lens or places an ICL lens in front of the natural lens.

- Benefits: Permanent solution, provides glasses-free vision at all distances, including presbyopia.

- Limitations: More invasive procedure with longer recovery time than laser eye surgery.

In younger patients with stable eye strength, laser eye surgery is often recommended. For those with presbyopia, high refractive errors, or cataracts, a lens implant is usually the better choice. During a personal consultation, we can work together to determine which option is best for your situation.

Cataract surgery involves removing a cloudy natural lens (cataract) and replacing it with an artificial lens to restore clear vision. This is intended for patients with cataracts.

Lens implantation involves placing an artificial lens to correct refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or presbyopia, regardless of the presence of cataracts. This is ideal for people who want to see glasses-free.

Both procedures use an artificial lens, but have different goals.