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.
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.
Are Trifocal and Multifocal Lenses the Same?
I get asked this question more often than you’d think.
Usually halfway through a consultation, just as everything starts to sound a bit too technical.
“Wait… are trifocal and multifocal lenses the same thing?”
Light Sensitivity in the Eyes
Light sensitivity, or photophobia, is one of those symptoms people often dismiss until it starts affecting daily life. It can begin subtly. You find yourself squinting more than usual on a bright day, turning screens down lower than others, or avoiding night driving because headlights feel harsher than they used to. Over time, it becomes less of an inconvenience and more of a constant adjustment.
Latest Press
EuroEyes Expands into Switzerland with New Advanced Eye Clinics
EuroEyes combines international medical excellence with more than three decades of experience in laser vision correction, presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), and cataract treatment. The group is medically led, owned by physicians, and globally recognized for its pioneering surgical innovation and commitment to quality.
EuroEyes Expands London Footprint With Acquisition Of Betterview’s Westfield Clinic
EuroEyes today announced the acquisition of Betterview’s laser eye surgery clinic at Unit 2014, The Village, 1st Floor, Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 7GF. The addition strengthens EuroEyes’ presence in the capital and provides a convenient West London location for consultations and treatment.
Light Adjustable Lens arrives in Europe at EuroEyes London
EuroEyes has reached an important milestone for patients with cataracts. Last week, our teams in Hamburg and London treated the very first patients in Germany and the UK with the newest generation Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) from RxSight. It marks the beginning of a new era in which vision can be personalised after surgery, not just predicted before it.
A Successful First Joint Conference on Presbyopia Treatment
EuroEyes LEC London and London Vision Clinic proudly hosted their first collaborative CPD event for optometrists on Sunday, 6th July 2025, bringing together professionals from across the UK for a full day dedicated to the evolving treatment landscape of presbyopia.
