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.
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Professor Dan Reinstein Awarded the Prestigious José Barraquer Prize
The EuroEyes Clinic Group congratulates Professor Dan Reinstein, one of the world’s leading experts in the field of refractive surgery, on receiving the prestigious José Barraquer Prize.
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EuroEyes Honoured For The Most ZEISS Trifocal Lens Implantations Worldwide For Eight Consecutive Years!
EuroEyes celebrates this significant achievement at the first anniversary of the LEC London clinic
