Yes, you can get reimbursement for lens replacement if you have a significant visual defect or vision problem that can be treated with a lens implant. If you are a member of Sygeforsikring Danmark, you can receive a subsidy depending on your membership group and visual acuity. The reimbursement can cover up to 85% of the co-payment and there is a limit to how much you can receive per eye.
Lens replacement (RLE) in Copenhagen – For those over 45 years old
With lens replacement (RLE) in Copenhagen, you can become free from glasses. Start with a non-binding preliminary examination with eye doctor Copenhagen Eye Institute.
Lens replacement with standard lenses
Corrects your vision at one distance – For those over 45 years old
19,200 DKK per eye
Lens Replacement with Premium Lenses
Corrects your vision at multiple distances – For those over 45 years old
28,600 DKK per eye
What is a lens replacement?
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 for the treatment of presbyopia (age-related farsightedness)
- Kan korrigere nærsynethed, langsynethed og bygningsfejl
- 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 surgery can often be an effective form of vision correction for presbyopia. A lens replacement can correct various vision defects and is a popular choice among patients seeking a long-term solution. Many choose lens replacement when progressive lenses no longer work optimally or when dependence on reading glasses begins to interfere with daily 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, a custom-made lens is inserted, providing clear vision at both near and far distances without the need for glasses. Based on a thorough preliminary examination, we determine the type of lens that will give you the best result according to your vision and individual needs.
The goal of the treatment is to give you natural and stable vision so that you can live a glasses-free life, whether it’s reading, working on screens 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 surgery takes approximately 15 minutes per eye and is carried out under local anesthesia using eye drops, which are applied before the operation.
Step-by-step procedure of the surgery:
- 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 just 1–2 days after a lens replacement. Many notice a significant improvement in vision the day after the surgery, but the final result typically stabilizes over a few weeks. You will be sent home with eye drops and clear instructions on how to care for your eyes during the healing period.
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.