EuroEyes Education Panel
Stay informed with expert-led articles on laser eye surgery, ICL implants, cataract solutions,
and personalised vision care from the specialists at EuroEyes UK.
How Do You Choose the Right Eye Clinic in London
For most people, the decision does not begin with surgery. It begins with frustration. A blurry train timetable at Liverpool Street. Squinting at restaurant menus in low light. Glasses steaming up during the winter commute across London. Contact lenses drying out halfway through the day. Then comes the moment many patients quietly reach on their own: maybe I should finally do something about this.
Thinking About Contact Lens Implants in London?
Contact lens implant surgery, also known as ICL surgery, typically costs from around £3,500 per eye in London in 2026. The exact price depends on the type of lens used, the complexity of your prescription, and the level of care provided by the clinic. At premium providers such as EuroEyes, the cost reflects advanced lens technology, experienced surgeons, and structured aftercare designed to support long-term results.
Surgical Eye Implantable Lenses Explained
Surgical eye implantable lenses are advanced lenses placed inside the eye to correct vision, either by replacing the natural lens or working alongside it to improve clarity. Patients often reach this stage with a mix of terms in their head, surgical lenses, artificial lenses, implantable lenses, even “permanent contact lenses”.
Is Refractive Lens Exchange the Same as Cataract Surgery?
Refractive lens exchange and cataract surgery use the same procedure, removing the natural lens and replacing it with an artificial one, but they are performed for different reasons. Cataract surgery treats a cloudy lens, while refractive lens exchange is done earlier to improve vision before cataracts develop.
How Long Do Implantable Contact Lenses Last?
Implantable contact lenses, often referred to as ICLs, are designed to last a lifetime. In most cases, the lens remains stable in the eye for decades without needing replacement. That said, natural age-related changes, such as cataracts, may still require treatment later in life.
Can Implantable Contact Lenses Fix Astigmatism?
Yes, implantable contact lenses can fix astigmatism. In particular, toric ICL lenses are designed to correct both astigmatism and short- or long-sightedness at the same time, helping patients achieve clear, stable vision without relying on glasses or contact lenses.
Latest Press
Milestone in Tanzania: EuroEyes Supports the Opening of a New Eye Clinic
Through the vision of Dr Jannik Boberg-Ans and Dr Gøril Boberg-Ans, in partnership with EuroEyes, a modern eye clinic has been established in Tanzania, offering renewed hope for improved access to specialist eye care.
When Eye Surgeons Choose Their Own Clinic
My name is Dr. Jørn Jørgensen. I serve as CEO, Medical Director and practising ophthalmic surgeon at EuroEyes. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of performing thousands of vision correction procedures. Yet there is one measure of trust that stands above all others.
It is when members of our own team; including experienced eye surgeons, choose to undergo treatment within our own clinics.
EuroEyes International Meeting 2026! Advancing Vision Care Together
In January 2026, EuroEyes brought together eye care specialists and team members from across Europe for a landmark international meeting in Sønderborg, Denmark. Hosted at the prestigious Hotel Alsik, this was one of the largest gatherings of the EuroEyes family to date, uniting clinicians, surgical experts, business leaders, and innovators from clinics in Germany, England, Denmark and Switzerland for three days of professional exchange and collaboration.
EuroEyes Celebrates a Spectacular Opening in Zurich
EuroEyes marked its official launch in Switzerland with a prestigious opening event at the Widder Hotel in Zurich on 20 November. The evening brought together exciting insights into modern ophthalmology, the unveiling of a world-first innovation in implantable lenses, and compelling real-life testimonials. A major highlight was the presentation of an international award from ZEISS for the highest number of trifocal lens implantations worldwide! A recognition that reinforced EuroEyes’ position as a global leader.
