As already mentioned under cataract surgery, an artificial lens replaces the patient’s (cloudy) eye lens. The artificial lens (intraocular lens) is implanted into the so-called capsular bag, where it remains normally for life.

You can choose from various intraocular lenses: Standard lenses (with or without blue light filter) or so-called premium lenses: toric or multi-focal lenses.

The additional charge for these premium lenses (CHF 1,500.- to CHF 2,600.-) is never covered by the respective health insurance and therefore, must be paid by the patient.

These premium lenses are not suitable for all patients and the ophthalmologist must carefully rule out potential contraindications when planning the cataract surgery. Furthermore, in addition to the typical examinations prior to cataract surgery, further detailed measurements of the refractive power of the eye are required.

The measurements taken are analysed in extremely sophisticated calculation methods, to determine the best possible lens strength. Moreover, the surgery must be perfectly executed for the premium lens to develop the best possible effect.

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