Lens Implantation (ICL): Clear Vision with 25 Years of Experience
With a lens implantation at EuroEyes, you can enjoy permanently sharp vision without glasses or contact lenses. The ultra-thin artificial lens, known as the ICL, is gently placed in front of the natural lens and corrects even high refractive errors safely and precisely. EuroEyes performs the highest number of ICL implantations across Europe and offers over 25 years of experience to ensure the best possible results.
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What is a lens implantation (ICL)?
Lens implantation, also known as ICL, is a modern method used to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness, or astigmatism. An ultra-thin artificial lens is gently placed in front of the natural lens. The result is permanently clear vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
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What makes a lens implantation (ICL) special?
The ICL is an implantable contact lens made of biocompatible collamer. It offers all the benefits of a regular lens but without the need for daily care or the risk of dry eyes. The procedure is reversible and particularly suitable when laser eye surgery is not an option. EuroEyes is among the leading specialists for this method in Europe.
Is a lens implantation (ICL) right for me?
The ICL is suitable for people who wish to permanently free themselves from glasses or contact lenses. It is ideal for those with high refractive errors or corneas that are too thin for laser treatment. Even in younger patients from the age of 18, the ICL delivers excellent results and provides a natural, clear visual experience.
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How does lens implantation (ICL) work?
During ICL treatment, an ultra-thin artificial lens is inserted into the eye through a tiny opening and positioned in front of the natural lens. It remains permanently in the eye without being visible or noticeable. The procedure takes only a few minutes, is painless, and provides noticeably sharper vision shortly afterwards.
The advantages of an implanted contact lens
For severe refractive errors
Artificial lenses are a good alternative if you have a high refractive error and laser treatment is not an option for you.
For thin corneas
An implanted contact lens treatment is possible even if laser eye surgery is not an option due to thin corneas.
Suitable for dry eyes
With dry eyes, laser eye surgery is not always recommended. However, implanted contact lenses are also possible if you have dry eyes.
Reversible
An implanted contact lens with ICL is reversible: the artificial lens is placed in front of the natural lens and can be removed or replaced if necessary.
UV filter
The material of the artificial lens has a UV filter that protects the eye from harmful sun rays.
Custom-made
The lens is custom-made and thus fits each eye perfectly. The lens is not perceived as a foreign body.
EuroEyes brings world-class ophthalmology to Switzerland
With over 30 years of experience and clinics in London, Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, EuroEyes stands internationally for top-level medicine and leading expertise in refractive laser surgery.
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The medical leadership in Switzerland is provided by Dr. Jørn Jørgensen and Professor Dan Reinstein – two internationally renowned specialists who rank among the world’s most experienced surgeons in laser vision correction and presbyopia treatment. With their unique expertise, they guarantee treatments at a world-class level and ensure that the highest international medical standards are maintained in Switzerland.
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Dr. Jørn Jørgensen
Dr. Jørn Jørgensen has performed more trifocal lens implantations to correct presbyopia worldwide than any other surgeon, making him one of the leading experts in this field.
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Professor Dan Reinstein
Professor Dan Reinstein played a key role in the development of SMILE laser surgery and Presbyond for the correction of presbyopia in collaboration with Carl Zeiss.
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Frequently asked questions
Here you will find the most important questions and answers about laser eye and lens treatments at EuroEyes. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Lens implantation or laser treatment?
Whether a lens implantation or a laser treatment is more suitable must be assessed individually. Both procedures are proven and safe. A lens implantation is reversible and may also be an option if your cornea is too thin for laser eye surgery or if you suffer from dry eyes.
How long does an implanted lens last?
ICL lenses generally remain in the eye for a lifetime. Since the natural lens is preserved, the procedure is reversible. The implanted lens can therefore be removed at any time or replaced with a new one, for example if your vision changes.
When can I expect full vision?
After the artificial lenses have been implanted in your eyes, it usually takes 1 to 2 weeks to achieve full visual acuity. In some cases it may take longer. The overall healing process takes around 4 to 8 weeks.
What risks are associated with a lens implantation?
Lens implantation is a safe and proven treatment method for correcting severe refractive errors. In rare cases, eye conditions such as an infection may occur after a lens implantation. These can generally be treated.
Can implantable lenses be removed again?
An ICL lens implantation is reversible. Since the natural lens of the eye is completely preserved in this procedure, the artificial lens can be removed from the eye at any time, for example if your vision changes over time and you wish to replace the lenses with new ones.
How much does a lens implantation cost?
At EuroEyes, a lens implantation costs CHF 4,480 per eye. Unlike other providers, everything is included in the price: from the eye check and main examination to the treatment and follow-ups. Instalment payments are also available upon request.