Yes, you can receive subsidies for lens replacement if you have a significant vision error or a vision problem that can be treated with a lens implant. If you are a member of Sygeforsikring Danmark, you may receive a subsidy depending on your membership group and visual acuity. The subsidy can cover up to 85% of the out-of-pocket cost, and there is a limit to how much you can receive in subsidy per year. eye.
Lens exchange – Vision Correction for Patients Over 45 Years Old
With lens exchange (RLE) in Copenhagen, we can correct your vision. Start with a non-binding pre-examination at eye doctor Copenhagen Eye Institute.
Lens exchange with standard lenses
Corrects your vision at one distance – For those over 45 years old
Price – Standard lens
19,200 DKK per eye
Lens exchange with Premium Lenses
Corrects your vision at multiple distances – For those over 45 years old
Price – Premium lens
28,600 DKK per eye
What is a lens exchange?
A lens replacement is a vision-correcting eye surgery in which the eye’s natural lens is replaced with an artificial lens. This treatment is an ideal solution for those over 45 who are experiencing presbyopia (age-related farsightedness). Presbyopia). It is also suitable if you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, and at the same time wish to be free from glasses or contact lenses. The procedure is comparable to cataract surgery, but in lens replacement, a more advanced artificial lens is used, providing clear vision at multiple distances while also preventing the development of cataracts.
Advantages of lens replacement:
- Suitable age-related vision surgery (presbyopia)
- Can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
- Can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
- Freedom from glasses and contact lenses
- Prevents cataracts
Who can undergo a lens replacement?
For presbyopia (age-related farsightedness)) lens replacement surgery can often be an effective form of vision correction. Lens replacement can correct several different vision errors and is a popular choice among patients who want a long-term solution. Many choose lens replacement when progressive glasses no longer work optimally, or when dependence on reading glasses begins to become a nuisance in everyday life.
For individuals with very high prescription glasses, thin corneas, or presbyopia, a lens replacement is often the most suitable treatment, as laser surgery is not recommended in these cases.
About lens replacement as a treatment method
In lens replacement eye surgery, a custom-made lens is implanted, providing sharp vision at both near and far distances. Based on a thorough preliminary examination, we assess the lens type that will give you the best outcome according to your vision and needs.
The goal of the treatment is to provide you with natural and stable vision, allowing you to live a freer life whether it involves reading, screen work, or driving.
The artificial lens is selected based on your eyes, vision defects, and individual needs, so it can correct both presbyopia and other vision impairments.
How is a lens replacement performed?
The procedure is usually performed on both eyes on the same day, which is often an advantage for many patients. The procedure takes about 15 minutes per eye. eye and is performed under local anesthesia using eye drops, where the eyes are treated with drops prior to the operation.
Lens replacement surgery step by step:
- A very small incision is made where the white of the eye meets the cornea. The incision is so tiny that it heals on its own after the surgery without the need for stitches.
- The thin membrane surrounding the lens (the lens capsule) is opened with a small circular incision.
- The natural lens is carefully divided into small pieces and gently removed.
- A new, individually customized artificial lens is inserted into the lens capsule where the old lens was, correcting presbyopia and other vision defects to restore clear vision.
You will not experience pain during the procedure, and many describe the experience as both safe and quick.
Risks of lens replacement
Lens surgery is generally a safe procedure, but as with all surgical interventions, there is a small risk of complications.
Possible risks may include:
- Retinal detachment, which some patients may be at increased risk for.
- Temporary increase in eye pressure immediately after the surgery.
- Infection, which in rare cases can become serious.
We naturally take all precautions to minimize the risk, and you will be closely monitored in the period following the surgery.
Healing process and results
Most people can resume their daily activities already 1–2 days after a lens replacement. Many experience significant improvement in vision the day after surgery, but the final result typically stabilizes within a few weeks. You will be given eye drops to take home, along with clear instructions on how to take good care of your eyes during the healing period.
Patient story
See how a lens replacement surgery improved our patient’s quality of life at the eye clinic in Copenhagen. Glasses and contact lenses were a challenge for his daily activities, but after the eye surgery, he can now play padel and watch TV completely without glasses and contact lenses.
Book a free preliminary examination for lens replacement
Come for a preliminary examination the same day or week.
Questions regarding lens replacement
How long does a lens replacement last?
A lens replacement (intraocular lens) typically lasts a lifetime. The lens is made of a durable material and does not wear out over time. However, vision can change with age due to other factors such as age-related visual impairment (presbyopia) or changes in the structure of the eye.
Who can't get a lens replacement?
Lens replacement is not suitable for people with active eye diseases such as untreated glaucoma or severe infections, severe dry eye, diabetic retinopathy or severe eye injuries that have changed the structure of the eye. It is also not a solution for people with very high refractive error that cannot be effectively corrected with lens implants, or for those with unstable vision where vision changes rapidly. Your ophthalmologist will assess whether lens replacement is appropriate for you.