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Eye Lens Implant

Eye lens implant surgery is a procedure where the eye’s natural lens is replaced with an artificial one to improve vision. This surgery is commonly performed to treat conditions like cataracts (where the eye’s lens becomes cloudy) or to correct refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, or astigmatism.

Also known as: Intraocular Lens (IOL) Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Lens Replacement Surgery

Private Eye Lens Implant

Eye lens implant surgery is a safe and well-established treatment that can significantly enhance vision and quality of life. This surgery can correct various eye conditions, and many patients enjoy freedom from corrective eyewear after the procedure. Here are some of the main benefits of the procedure:

  • Improved Vision: Most patients experience clearer, sharper vision after the procedure.
  • Permanent Correction: The artificial lens provides long-term vision correction, often eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
  • Fast Recovery: Patients typically notice improved vision within a few days of the procedure, with minimal downtime.

When is Eye Lens Implant Surgery Needed?

Eye lens implant surgery is commonly recommended for patients with cataracts, where the natural lens becomes cloudy and impairs vision. It is also suitable for individuals with severe refractive errors who are not candidates for laser eye surgery. The procedure may be offered to those seeking clear vision without reliance on glasses or contact lenses, making it a popular option for vision correction in older adults or individuals with certain eye conditions.

If left untreated, cataracts can worsen over time, leading to vision loss and potentially blindness.

How Much Does Private Eye Lens Implant Surgery Cost?

£3,940

Eye Lens Implant costs £3,940 at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.

The price shown is a ‘from price’ that includes all hospital related costs associated with your treatment from admission to discharge. The price does not include the cost of consultation, diagnostics, or the surgeon or anaesthetist fee.

Please note, this price does not include the cost of the eye lens itself which can range between £100 – £2,000 depending on the type used.

How to pay for your treatment

If you’re… paying for yourself

Did you know you don’t need private medical insurance to come to St John & St Elizabeth Hospital? As a self-pay patient, you can access safe, outstanding quality health care at times to suit you.

For scans and tests, as well as to see most consultants, you’ll still need to be referred by a medical professional like your GP, but as a self-pay patient, the process is more straightforward. You won’t need authorisation from an insurance provider, and you’ll have greater choice of consultant and appointment times.

If you’re… insured

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is approved by all major medical insurance companies. If you have a personal private health insurance policy, or your company provide it for you, you can use it to pay for your care from your initial consultation through to treatment, surgery and aftercare such as physiotherapy. Not all private health insurance plans cover the same things. It’s very important to check exactly what you are covered for with your insurance provider.

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