Allotex TransForm™ – Biological Presbyopia Correction
Warsaw · Krakow · Vienna · Zurich
Do your eyes ache while reading? Are you constantly searching for your reading glasses in restaurants, while shopping, or when using your phone? Imagine that restaurant menus, smartphone messages, and the fine print on product labels become easy to read again. This freedom doesn’t have to be just a dream for the future.
Refractive Lens Exchange
Have your arms become too short for reading? Are you tired of constantly searching for your reading glasses in restaurants, while shopping, or when using your phone? Imagine being able to effortlessly read menus in dim light, messages on your smartphone, and the fine print on labels again.
This freedom is not a distant future. It’s Allotex TransForm™ – an innovative and biocompatible solution for a life without reading glasses. SwissLaser Clinic is your specialist for this modern presbyopia correction in Poland.
Allotex TransForm – At a Glance
- What it is: an ultra-thin implant made of human collagen inserted into the cornea, which increases depth of focus and restores near vision
- Principle: additive procedure – we do not remove corneal tissue; the implant is biological and does not cause rejection
- Reversibility: the implant can be removed without a trace, the cornea returns to its original state
- For whom: presbyopia, age 45–65, healthy cornea (keratoconus excludes the procedure)
- Procedure: approximately 15 minutes, outpatient, anesthetic drops; brain adaptation from a few days to weeks
- Price: individual quote after consultation (donor tissue); qualification examination 400 zł; installments available through Santander Consumer Bank
- Where: the only clinic in Poland – SwissLaser Warsaw and Krakow
Is Allotex TransForm™ right for you? Find out in 60 seconds!
Answer these 4 short questions to receive a preliminary assessment of your eligibility to get rid of reading glasses.
- Do you not have (to your knowledge) corneal diseases such as keratoconus?
- Are you between 45 and 65 years old?
- Do reading glasses limit you in your daily life?
- Are you looking for a safe method that can be reversed if necessary?
What is the Allotex TransForm™ implant? A biological revolution for sharp near vision
Forget everything you thought you knew about laser presbyopia correction. The Allotex TransForm™ method is different. It is an additive procedure, meaning we do not remove valuable corneal tissue.
Instead, we implant an ultra-thin, 100% biological implant – a microscopic lens made of human collagen – into your cornea. It is perfectly accepted by the body and increases the depth of focus of your eye.
Your Benefits: No more reading glasses
- Fully biological and safe: No rejection reactions, as it consists of the same material as your cornea.
- Completely reversible: This is a unique feature of this method! If you wish, the implant can be removed without a trace. Your cornea will return to its original state.
- Minimally invasive and painless: The procedure takes only 15 minutes and is painless – it’s a gentle presbyopia correction.
- Excellent near and far vision: Distance vision is preserved, while sharp near vision is significantly improved.
3 Steps
Your path to visual freedom in 3 simple steps
Qualification Consultation and Planning
During a comprehensive preliminary examination at our clinic, we thoroughly analyze your eyes and answer all questions regarding your individual presbyopia correction. Completely without obligation.
15-minute Procedure
The painless procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. The gentle implantation of the implant takes only a few minutes.
Enjoy your new quality of life
You will notice a significant improvement within a few days and will soon be able to say goodbye to reading glasses. After a short time, your brain will adapt, and you will enjoy your new visual freedom.
Dr. Victor Derhartunian, specialist for the Allotex TransForm™ implant
at SwissLaser Clinic
In the hands of Dr. Victor Derhartunian, you are under the care of a world-renowned pioneer of refractive surgery. His experience with the Allotex TransForm™ method ensures high safety standards and excellent results for a life without reading glasses.
“Finally, I can read messages on my phone again without thinking – it’s priceless! The consultation and treatment at SwissLaser Clinic were top-notch.” – Martina S., patient from Zurich
How Much Does Allotex TransForm™ Cost?
Allotex TransForm™ is an individual procedure using donor tissue – we present the exact cost transparently during the consultation, after assessing whether the implant is the optimal solution. Qualification examination: 400 zł. We are the only clinic in Poland offering this method.
- fully reversible method – the implant can be removed without a trace
- installment payment option (Santander Consumer Bank)
How the Allotex TransForm Procedure Works – Step by Step
- Qualification: corneal assessment and effect simulation; we exclude keratoconus, among other conditions.
- Day of procedure (approx. 15 minutes): anesthetic drops; an ultra-thin implant made of human collagen is placed in the cornea.
- After the procedure: no tissue removal – the anatomy of the eye remains intact; follow-up checks according to schedule.
Recovery
- First days: possible mild sensitivity – subsides quickly.
- First weeks: gradual adaptation to increased depth of focus.
- Indefinitely: the implant can be removed at any time – even before future cataract surgery.
Safety and Possible Side Effects – Honestly
The greatest advantage of Allotex is reversibility: unlike ablative methods, we do not remove corneal tissue, so the decision is not final. As with any procedure, temporary eye sensitivity and an adaptation period are possible; the implant made of processed, sterile human tissue is very well tolerated. We discuss individual risks during the consultation.
Expert Commentary
“As the only clinic in Poland, we offer the biological Allotex implant – and this is exactly the kind of innovation I’m most eager to introduce: effective, yet fully reversible. The patient doesn’t lose anything permanently.”
Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS – one of the pioneers of allogenic methods in Europe
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
about Allotex TransForm™ treatment
How does Allotex TransForm™ differ from conventional laser presbyopia treatment?
Unlike ablative laser methods, which remove corneal tissue, Allotex TransForm™ is an entirely additive procedure. We add tissue. This is what makes the procedure exceptionally safe and completely reversible.
Is the procedure painful?
No. The eye is anesthetized with drops, so you will not feel any pain during the 15-minute procedure.
What happens if I develop cataracts in the future?
This is a key advantage of Allotex TransForm™. The implant can be easily and trace-free removed, allowing subsequent cataract surgery to proceed without problems or limitations.
What are the risks associated with the procedure?
As with any procedure, there is a small risk. In the first few days, slight light sensitivity or a feeling of dryness may occur, but these quickly subside. Serious complications are extremely rare thanks to the biological material and minimally invasive technique.
How much does the Allotex TransForm™ implant cost?
As this is an individualized medical service, we will transparently present the exact costs during a personal consultation.
Is the Allotex TransForm implant visible?
No. The implant is transparent, measured in micrometers thick, and lies inside the cornea. It cannot be seen with the naked eye or in the mirror.
Can the implant be removed?
Yes – this is a unique feature of this method. If you wish, the implant can be removed without a trace, and the cornea returns to its original state. Other presbyopia correction methods are irreversible.
Does the Allotex TransForm procedure hurt and how long does it take?
The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes, is performed on an outpatient basis with anesthetic drops, and is painless. The actual placement of the implant in the cornea takes a few minutes.
How quickly will I notice improvement?
Most patients notice a clear improvement in near vision after a few days. Full adaptation – the brain learning to use the new depth of focus – takes from a few days to a few weeks.
Does Allotex TransForm also correct distance vision?
The implant itself improves near vision, while distance vision is preserved. If you also have a distance vision defect, we discuss during qualification whether and how to correct it – this depends on the magnitude of the defect and the structure of the cornea.
How much does Allotex TransForm cost and does the NFZ reimburse it?
This is an individual procedure using donor tissue, so we present the exact cost during the consultation, after assessing whether the implant is optimal for you. The NFZ does not fund presbyopia correction. Installment payment is available through Santander Consumer Bank; the qualification examination costs 400 zł.
The most important thing is to choose the right method for your vision defect.
During the initial consultation, we will propose the appropriate laser correction technique.
For the curious: Allotex TransForm is an allogeneic corneal implant (inlay) made from donor tissue, prepared with a laser and implanted under a flap or into a pocket in the cornea of the non-dominant eye; it adds near vision power while preserving distance vision, and is reversible (ICD-10 H52.4). The method has been described as PEARL (presbyopic allogenic refractive lenticule); unlike synthetic inlays – the plastic KAMRA or hydrogel Raindrop – Allotex is natural collagen, biocompatible and does not require removal due to corneal reaction.
Sources
- Jacob S, Kumar DA, Agarwal A, Agarwal A, Aravind R, Saijimol AI. Preliminary evidence of successful near vision enhancement with a new technique: PrEsbyopic Allogenic Refractive Lenticule (PEARL) corneal inlay using a SMILE lenticule. J Refract Surg 2017;33(4):224–229. doi:10.3928/1081597X-20170111-03
- Konstantopoulos A, Mehta JS. Surgical compensation of presbyopia with corneal inlays. Expert Rev Med Devices 2015;12(3):341–352. doi:10.1586/17434440.2015.1007124
- Wolffsohn JS, Davies LN. Presbyopia: effectiveness of correction strategies. Prog Retin Eye Res 2019;68:124–143. doi:10.1016/j.preteyeres.2018.09.004
Allotex TransForm, PresbyMAX, or Lens Replacement?
Presbyopia can be solved in three ways. They differ in what we change in the eye and whether it can be reversed:
| Allotex TransForm | PresbyMAX | Lens Replacement (RLE) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What we change | we add a biological implant to the cornea | laser shapes a multifocal corneal profile | the natural lens is replaced with a multifocal lens |
| Corneal tissue | no removal | laser-shaped | no changes |
| Reversibility | yes – the implant can be removed | no | no |
| For whom | 45–65 years, mainly reading problems | presbyopia with or without refractive error, after age 45 | after age 50, also in early cataracts |
| Future cataracts | possible, treated in the standard way | possible, treated in the standard way | excluded – lens already replaced |
| Price | individual quote | 15,000 zł for both eyes | 11,000 zł per eye |
Which path is right depends on the qualification examination – see how qualification works.
Related topics
- what is presbyopia?
- PresbyMAX® – laser alternative for presbyopia correction
- lens replacement – solution for advanced presbyopia
Content medically verified by Dr. med. univ. (Vienna) Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS – refractive surgery specialist. Last verification: October 2, 2026.
