Lens Surgery – Quick Answers
- What procedures does lens surgery at SwissLaser include? For patients who are not eligible for laser vision correction, we offer implantation of EVO Visian ICL phakic lenses and refractive lens exchange (RLE).
- Phakic lens or lens exchange – which method to choose? Phakic lenses (ICL) are a solution primarily for patients with high myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism – the natural lens remains in the eye and retains its properties.
- How much do lens surgery procedures cost at SwissLaser? Both the implantation of Visian ICL EVO/EVO+ phakic lenses and refractive lens exchange with a Premium implant (spherical, toric, or Customized) cost 11,000 zł per eye. We perform procedures at our clinics in Warsaw and Krakow.
- I am not eligible for laser vision correction – is lens surgery for me? Very often, yes. Lens surgery is a solution precisely for patients for whom laser correction is not possible – e.g., due to very high vision defect, too thin cornea, or other corneal changes.
Lens Surgery
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Deterioration of vision and gradual vision loss are serious problems faced by an increasing segment of society. However, you do not have to resign yourself to daily difficulties caused by vision impairments. At our clinic, we demonstrate that a world without glasses is beautiful! Discover the most advanced surgical solutions that will restore your visual comfort.
Procedures
Types of Procedures
EVO ICL Lenses – price and installments
11,000 zł per eye, one price for every EVO ICL / EVO+ variant, including toric. Check what the price includes and calculate your installment.
A Solution for Those Not Eligible for Laser Correction
For patients who are not eligible for laser vision correction, we offer procedures within Lens Surgery:
Structure and Function of the Eye Lens
This involves removing the patient’s natural lens and replacing it with an advanced artificial lens that corrects the vision defect. This procedure is recommended for patients with severe hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism, and in some cases, myopia.
During refractive lens exchange, it is possible to use a lens individually selected for the specific patient’s needs:
- Multifocal lenses (trifocal, multifocal, EDOF) – provide very good visual acuity for distance, near (35-40 cm), and intermediate distances (60-90 cm).
- Toric monofocal lenses – eliminate astigmatism, providing sharp vision for either distance or near.
- Toric multifocal lenses – eliminate astigmatism, providing sharp vision for distance, near, and intermediate distances, thus offering the possibility of complete independence from corrective glasses.
Exchange of one’s own lens is also the only method for treating cataracts. During cataract surgery, not only short– or farsightedness can be corrected, but also astigmatism and presbyopia. In the case of choosing PREMIUM lenses, in addition to cataract removal, the patient can therefore count on very good visual acuity for distance, near (35-40 cm), and intermediate distances (60-90 cm).
More information about PREMIUM lenses used in cataract treatment can be found here.
Phakic lenses – effective correction of significant vision defects without removing the natural lens. Phakic lens implantation is a solution primarily addressed to patients with high myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. However, phakic lenses do not correct presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), which is the loss of the eye’s accommodative ability caused by the gradual hardening and decreased elasticity of the natural lens due to physiological wear.
Phakic lens implantation does not involve the removal of the natural lens. An artificial lens is implanted into an eye with a transparent natural lens (i.e., a lens that is not clouded, as in cataracts, and retains its physiological properties), ensuring excellent vision quality. After phakic lens implantation, the patient no longer needs to wear corrective glasses or contact lenses.
EVO ICL lenses belong to the group of phakic lenses, i.e., implantable contact lenses used as an addition to the natural lens of the eye. They are distinguished, among other things, by the high biocompatibility of the material from which they are made – ICL (collagen) and high safety even with thin corneas.
We are a Schwind
Reference Center
SwissLaser is the laser reference center for Schwind. We are laser vision correction experts with international experience. We use modern, certified technologies that effectively free you from glasses.
Our SwissLaser clinic collaborates intensively with Schwind on scientific research. Dr.
Victor Derhartunian trains physicians worldwide in laser vision correction
using highly advanced SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions devices.
European-level treatment
The establishment of SwissLaser marks Dr. Victor Derhartunian’s return to his Polish roots – bringing European knowledge, experience, quality, and renowned Swiss precision to our country, so that every patient requiring vision correction receives the very best in technology, expertise, and care.
Our priority is the continuous deepening of knowledge in the field of refractive, lens, and laser surgery, so that Polish patients can receive treatment at the highest level.
Dr. Victor Derhartunian received the Patients’ Choice Award from 2013–2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How does qualification for lens surgery work?
The basis is a comprehensive qualification examination (cost 400 zł), during which we assess the vision defect, anatomical parameters of the eye, and general health. Based on this, the doctor determines whether phakic lens implantation or refractive lens exchange will be more beneficial. Each patient receives individual recommendations tailored to their health condition and the type of lens planned.
Does lens surgery also correct astigmatism?
Yes – during refractive lens exchange, toric monofocal lenses can be used, which eliminate astigmatism and provide sharp vision for distance or near. Toric multifocal lenses are also available, providing sharp vision at all distances and the possibility of complete independence from glasses. ICL phakic lenses are also available in toric variants.
Content fact-checked by Dr. med. univ. (Vienna) Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS – refractive surgery specialist. Last verified: August 2026.
