Hospitals & Clinics 0808 256 8078 Request a call back Free Virtual Consultation Laser Eye Surgery Lens Replacement Cataracts Eye Conditions Hospitals and Clinics About Blog Contact Us COVID-19 **update from October 2021 ** We continue to provide the highest safety standards. More. Close Lens Replacement With UK’s Top Rated Provider See our latest treatments & 5-star rated hospitals for yourself Book Your FREE Online Consultation Just enter your full postcode and we’ll find your nearest clinic. Book Consultation Or Request a call back What is lens replacement surgery? Lens replacement surgery (also called Refractive Lens Exchange, or RLE) is a sophisticated development of cataract surgery, one of the world’s most frequently performed surgical procedure. The natural lens of the eye is permanently replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) and typically takes 20 minutes per eye. The procedure is a safe and permanent way to correct both short or long-sightedness, and prevent or remove cataract. Who qualifies for natural lens replacement? Lens replacement surgery is ideal for patients who are diagnosed with the eye conditions or problems listed below. Cataract Astigmatism How does lens replacement work? Your Consultant Ophthalmic Lens Surgeon will choose a lens customised to your vision and lifestyle needs. This artificial replacement lens could provide the benefit of being able to focus on near, intermediate and far objects, as previously provided by glasses or contact lenses. It can even correct astigmatism. The surgery itself takes no more than 10 minutes, but you’ll have to rest about 30 minutes to an hour immediately after the procedure. As your eye will be anaesthetised with numbing drops, you will feel no pain. The discomfort and grogginess will gradually disappear while the anaesthesia is wearing off. The success rate is very high. Lens replacement surgery is safe, and life changing for millions of patients who have this successful procedure every year. All surgeries have some degree of risks, which is why you should discuss your procedure in detail with your eye surgeon. Risks and complications are rare, and can be further mitigated by choosing a high-quality lens replacement provider. Lens replacement costs Monofocal Lens Exchange Standard lens replacement treatment with monofocal lens Cost £2,999 per eye Lens Replacement Surgery The most common form of lens replacement to lose your glasses Cost £3,495 per eye Implantable Contact Lens Lens treatment preserving your natural lens Cost £3,795 per eye Fair & transparent pricing Our single price packages include your consultation, surgery and full aftercare so the price you see is the price you’ll pay. With no hidden extras. Our commitment to helping you see more extends to our pricing; whatever your prescription, our prices are fixed and include the following. All diagnostic eye assessments An advanced technology artificial intraocular lens (IOL) specially selected to suit you by your Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon The procedure and post-operative care undertaken in an Optegra eye hospital All aftercare related to the procedure, including any further top up laser surgery required to achieve your required visual goals About our immaculate eye hospitals Optegra eye hospitals are dedicated only to eye surgery, eye treatments and eye care. Our services include laser eye surgery, lens replacement and cataract surgery and treatment for other medical eye conditions including glaucoma. Our hospitals and clinics provide a modern, calm and comfortable environment in which our patients can feel relaxed and well cared for through a patient-led, personalised treatment plan. As centres of eye excellence, we offer facilities with the most advanced surgical and technical equipment. Each location is staffed by a professional clinical team with leading NHS-trained Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons who are all Fellows of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at each hospital ensures compliance with the best clinical practice. As well as purpose-built Optegra hospitals in Birmingham, Hampshire, London, North London, Manchester, Surrey and Yorkshire, we have conveniently located outreach eye clinics in Leeds. Read our patient reviews Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 2,472 reviews Good experience I have just been discharged by the doctor from having cateract operation in August . The whole experience has… Vivien Boswell I was discharged yesterday from… I was discharged yesterday from Optegra Didsbury Manchester after having multifocal lens replacement on both… Ros Usher I am not writing reviews often but… I am not writing reviews often but Optegra Birmingham clinic staff fully deserve it. I would give 6 stars if… Sara Townsend Aftercare and recovery In the vast majority of cases, recovering from lens replacement surgery is a simple and painless process. You may not have sight immediately after the operation but it should return within a few hours. Your vision may be blurred for the first couple of days but normally improves quickly over the next two weeks. Should you experience a ‘gritty’ feeling, we recommend using eye drops. The grittiness will go away and is not permanent. We also recommend you take around 3 days off work unless you work in a dusty or smoky environment, in which case we advise you to take two weeks. Risks in lens replacement Like any surgical procedure, lens replacement surgery does come with risks. These include residual short or long-sightedness or astigmatism. Other refractive lens surgery problems can include infection in a fraction of cases and the membrane at the back of the eye may detach following the procedure. Occasionally, the macula (part of the retina) swells causing a decrease in vision however mild cases can be treated with eye drops. It is important to remember that risks in lens replacement, while present, occur very rarely. For example, infection only occurs in 0.05% of patients. What is Clarivu™? Clarivu™ was the Optegra brand name for its individually tailored, consultant-led vision correction package. Today’s known as Lens Replacement, it is a full package, including pre-assessments, cost of lenses, surgery and aftercare. Clarivu eye lens replacement surgery, also known as Refractive Lens Exchange, Refractive Lens Replacement or Clear Lens Surgery, is a procedure where the natural lens of the eye is permanently replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This proven procedure has been performed thousands of times and typically takes just 20 minutes per eye. Find out more about Clarivu™ Lens Replacement FAQs At Optegra we understand that everyone’s eye health needs are completely different. It is natural to feel nervous or hesitate before your lens replacement treatment, so here are the answers to the most asked questions about lens replacement treatment. Is refractive eye surgery safe? How long does lens replacement last? Does lens replacement cure astigmatism? Further Info Refer a patient Patient feedback Blog Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Quick Links Cookies Policy Website Accessibility Careers Care Quality Commission Partners Claims Contact us Optegra Eye Health Care 7 The Technology Park Colindeep Lane London NW9 6BX Follow us ** Optegra were awarded the #1 best in category badge by customer review website Trustpilot between January 2015 and May 2016 for the category of best eye treatment companies. Optegra were named as Best Eye Hospital UK by clinic comparison site Doctify. Endorsed by © Optegra 2021. 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