Eye Clinic

Intra-Ocular Lens Implants

Intra-ocular lens (IOL) implants, also known as refractive lens exchange, replace the eye's natural lens with a bespoke artificial lens to correct long-sightedness, short-sightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. It is an excellent option for reducing or removing the need for glasses and contact lenses.

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Out of hours
aftercare

5 star rated
hospital

Award winning
surgical team

State of the art
facilities

The procedure

What’s Involved

Intra-ocular lens implant surgery uses the same gentle, microsurgical technique as cataract surgery. Through a tiny self-sealing incision, your surgeon removes the eye's natural lens and replaces it with a precisely chosen artificial intra-ocular lens tailored to your individual prescription and the way you use your eyes day to day.

A range of premium lenses is available, including monofocal lenses that have a single focal point for sharp distance vision, trifocal lenses that enable near and distance vision when looking in any direction, and toric lenses that correct an astigmatism to improve overall vision. Because the natural lens is removed, patients who choose this treatment will never develop a cataract in that eye, making the results permanent and stable for life.

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Key Considerations

Treatment Duration

Intra-ocular lens implant surgery is a precise day-case procedure that can take as little as 15 minutes per eye. Each eye is treated separately, and your surgeon will personalise the approach to your prescription, eye anatomy and visual goals.

Type Of Anaesthesia

A local anaesthetic is used to perform this surgery, which is administered via eye drops. We often combine this with twilight sedation in cases where the patient is particularly anxious.

Aftercare Requirements

Patients should avoid applying make-up and rubbing the eyes for up to 2 weeks. A few days may need to be taken off work, and eye drops will help to reduce the risk of infection and further complications.

Back To Work (Recovery)

The eyes may take between 2 and 4 weeks to settle after surgery, and for the final results to develop fully. Typically, patients may need to consider a few days of downtime while side effects and tenderness improve.

Treatment Cost

The cost of your treatment may depend on a number of factors. The below is a guide to pricing, and may be subject to change.

Starts at From £3750 per eye

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What our Patients say..

After decades of wearing thick glasses, my lens implants have given me freedom I never thought possible. I can read, drive and see distance without help.

Andrew

Patient

The consultation was thorough and the surgeon helped me choose the right lens for my lifestyle. The results have been life-changing.

Priya

Patient

A calm, professional experience from start to finish. My vision is crisp and I no longer reach for my reading glasses.

Helen

Patient

Everything was explained so clearly and the aftercare was excellent. I only wish I had done it years ago.

Michael

Patient

The whole team made me feel completely at ease. Waking up to clear vision every morning is wonderful.

Claire

Patient

Why choose Leeds Private Hospital?

World class treatments with modern surgical techniques

Designed to high specifications with state of the art facilities

UK's foremost private independent medical practice

Putting safety and integrity at the forefront of every procedure

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