{"id":17041,"date":"2025-12-02T13:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/lens-surgery\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:27:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:27:35","slug":"lens-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Lens Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-a76fa3b5\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-66de8fe3\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lens Surgery \u2013 Quick Answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list sl-answer\">\n<li><strong>What procedures does lens surgery at SwissLaser include?<\/strong> For patients who are not eligible for laser vision correction, we offer implantation of EVO Visian ICL phakic lenses and refractive lens exchange (RLE).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Phakic lens or lens exchange \u2013 which method to choose?<\/strong> Phakic lenses (ICL) are a solution primarily for patients with high myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism \u2013 the natural lens remains in the eye and retains its properties.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>How much do lens surgery procedures cost at SwissLaser?<\/strong> 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 z\u0142 per eye. We perform procedures at our clinics in Warsaw and Krakow.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>I am not eligible for laser vision correction \u2013 is lens surgery for me?<\/strong> Very often, yes. Lens surgery is a solution precisely for patients for whom laser correction is not possible \u2013 e.g., due to very high vision defect, too thin cornea, or other corneal changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-c7b04e1f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset bg-gradient\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-70c58721\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-b6d2ae52\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-08a62e96\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Lens Surgery<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-neve-link-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Warsaw \u00b7 Krakow \u00b7 Vienna \u00b7 Zurich<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/test-kwalifikacji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preliminary Qualification<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-ffe82568\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-963cbfa2\" class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-a70fbdfd\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-f4db5bf7\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-heading-f4db5bf7 animated fadeIn slower\">Procedures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-5f943273\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-0db30a5c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-5860f501\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-3-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset animated fadeInLeft\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-df7a047d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icon5-c892b3.svg\" alt=\"Icon5\" class=\"wp-image-285\" style=\"border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/phakic-lenses\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14929\"><strong>Phakic Lenses<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Even severe vision defects can be corrected using phakic lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/phakic-lenses\/\">read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-b2e04b33\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icon5-c892b3.svg\" alt=\"Icon5\" class=\"wp-image-285\" style=\"border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"537\"><strong>Refractive Lens Exchange<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This method is ideal for patients with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\">read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-91796a7f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/icon5-c892b3.svg\" alt=\"Icon5\" class=\"wp-image-285\" style=\"border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/phakic-iols-price-list\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"13764\">EVO ICL Lenses \u2013 price and installments<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">11,000 z\u0142 per eye, one price for every EVO ICL \/ EVO+ variant, including toric. Check what the price includes and calculate your installment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-63375db1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/phakic-iols-price-list\/\">read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-779964b9\" class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-508e781a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-d83b95ac\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-e7421948\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-5f14d318\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp slow\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-97fd644c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-387e8ecf\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">A Solution for Those Not Eligible for Laser Correction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For patients who are not eligible for laser vision correction, we offer procedures within <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lens Surgery<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/phakic-lenses\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14929\">Implantation of EVO ICL phakic lenses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"537\">Refractive Lens Exchange<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/soczewki-toryczne\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"26107\">Toric lenses \u2013 astigmatism correction during lens exchange<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-574eb06b\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-19226950\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-9110ca26\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-reverse-columns-mobile has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-8400cb3f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp slow\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-613c1c6c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-6ed64284\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Structure and Function of the Eye Lens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This involves removing the patient&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During refractive lens exchange, it is possible to use a lens individually selected for the specific patient&#8217;s needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multifocal lenses (trifocal, multifocal, EDOF)<\/strong> \u2013 provide very good visual acuity for distance, near (35-40 cm), and intermediate distances (60-90 cm).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toric monofocal lenses<\/strong> \u2013 eliminate astigmatism, providing sharp vision for either distance or near.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toric multifocal lenses<\/strong> \u2013 eliminate astigmatism, providing sharp vision for distance, near, and intermediate distances, thus offering the possibility of complete independence from corrective glasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exchange of one&#8217;s own lens is also the only method for treating cataracts. During <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataracts\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"490\">cataract<\/a> surgery, not only <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/myopia\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"482\">short<\/a>&#8211; or <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/hyperopia\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12520\">farsightedness<\/a> can be corrected, but also <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/astigmatism\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12546\">astigmatism<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/presbyopia\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12601\">presbyopia.<\/a> 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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about PREMIUM lenses used in cataract treatment can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/blog\/for-cataract-treatment-bet-on-premium-lenses-get-rid-of-distance-glasses-as-reading-glasses\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13843\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-eb672f5c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-77ed37f3\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-6b28c50a\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-060aee9d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-13d3dc9c\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-461f2a0f\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp slow\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-9fd4d3c3\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-1cd488c0\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Phakic lenses \u2013 effective correction of significant vision defects without removing the natural lens. <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/phakic-lenses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Phakic lens implantation<\/strong><\/a> 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&#8217;s accommodative ability caused by the gradual hardening and decreased elasticity of the natural lens due to physiological wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/phakic-lenses\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14929\"><strong>Phakic lens implantation<\/strong><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/phakic-lenses\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"14929\">EVO ICL lenses<\/a><\/strong> 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 \u2013 ICL (collagen) and high safety even with thin corneas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-9931a805\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-073867f0\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-f1dc9e51\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns has-2-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-collapsedRows-layout has-vertical-unset\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-00675300\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column animated fadeInUp\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">We are a Schwind<br\/>Reference Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our SwissLaser clinic collaborates intensively with Schwind on scientific research. Dr.<br\/>Victor Derhartunian trains physicians worldwide in laser vision correction<br\/>using highly advanced SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-4032fe0d\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"305\" height=\"54\" src=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/schwind-logo.png\" alt=\"Schwind logo\" class=\"wp-image-344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/schwind-logo.png 305w, https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/schwind-logo-300x53.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-407af214\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns 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style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neve-link-color);border-left-width:4px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">European-level treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The establishment of SwissLaser marks Dr. Victor Derhartunian&#8217;s return to his Polish roots \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<br\/>Dr. Victor Derhartunian received the Patients\u2019 Choice Award from 2013\u20132025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/schedule-an-appointment-warsaw\/\">Book an appointment in Warsaw<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/book-an-appointment-krakow\/\">Book an appointment in Krakow<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-eb58b8c4\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n<div 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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Does lens surgery also correct astigmatism?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"sl-medical-review has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Content fact-checked by <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/about-us\/dr-victor-derhartunian\/\">Dr. med. univ. (Vienna) Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS<\/a> \u2013 refractive surgery specialist. Last verified: August 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<aside class=\"slx-rel\">\n<h2>Related Methods and Implants<\/h2>\n<p>Below are the individual methods and types of implants, described in detail.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/refractive-lens-exchange\/\">Refractive lens exchange (RLE)<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Exchange of one&#8217;s own lens for an implant \u2014 also corrects presbyopia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/phakic-lenses\/\">ICL phakic lenses<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Implant added without removing one&#8217;s own lens \u2014 for high defects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/trifocal-lenses-trifocal-2-0\/\">Trifocal lenses<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Sharp vision at three distances: near, intermediate, and far.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/edof-lenses\/\">EDoF lenses<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Extended depth of focus \u2014 smooth transition between distances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/which-lens-to-choose-for-cataract-surgery\/\">Which lens to choose?<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Comparison of implant types and selection tool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" id=\"swisslaser-page-schema\">{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n   \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/#lista\",\n   \"name\": \"Zabiegi chirurgii soczewki w SwissLaser\",\n   \"itemListElement\": [\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n     \"position\": 1,\n     \"name\": \"Refrakcyjna wymiana soczewki (RLE)\",\n     \"url\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/chirurgia-soczewki\/refrakcyjna-wymiana-soczewki\/\"\n    },\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n     \"position\": 2,\n     \"name\": \"Implantacja soczewek fakijnych EVO Visian ICL\",\n     \"url\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/chirurgia-soczewki\/soczewki-fakijne\/\"\n    }\n   ]\n  },\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n   \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/#medpage\",\n   \"url\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/\",\n   \"name\": \"Chirurgia soczewki \u2013 RLE i soczewki fakijne\",\n   \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n   \"isPartOf\": {\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/#website\"\n   },\n   \"breadcrumb\": {\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/#breadcrumb\"\n   },\n   \"reviewedBy\": {\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/#victor\"\n   },\n   \"lastReviewed\": \"2026-08-15\",\n   \"about\": {\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/chirurgia-soczewki\/#lista\"\n   },\n   \"provider\": {\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/#organization\"\n   }\n  },\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n   \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/#faq\",\n   \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n   \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"Question\",\n     \"name\": \"What procedures does lens surgery at SwissLaser include?\",\n     \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"For patients who are not eligible for laser vision correction, we offer implantation of EVO Visian ICL phakic lenses and refractive lens exchange (RLE).\"\n     }\n    },\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"Question\",\n     \"name\": \"Phakic lens or lens exchange \u2013 which method to choose?\",\n     \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Phakic lenses (ICL) are a solution primarily for patients with high myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism \u2013 the natural lens remains in the eye and retains its properties.\"\n     }\n    },\n    {\n     \"@type\": \"Question\",\n     \"name\": \"How does qualification for lens surgery work?\",\n     \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The basis is a comprehensive qualification examination (cost 400 z\u0142), during which we assess the vision defect, anatomical parameters of the eye, and general health. 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