The optics distribute light intelligently across these areas; the brain adapts during the first few weeks (neuroadaptation), which successively optimizes contrast and night vision.
| Criterion | Trifocal lens | Varifocal glasses |
|---|---|---|
| Near / Intermediate / Distance | All three distances covered | Transitions, “swimming effects” possible |
| Handling | Always with you, invisible | Fog up, must be cleaned/carried |
| Activity | Free for sports/outdoors | Rain/sweat is disruptive |
| Night vision | Halos possible initially, usually decreasing | stable |
| Lifespan | Permanent | regular new purchases |
Clarify expectations, vision profile, and medical requirements – including discussion of trifocal vs. EDOF vs. monofocal.
Topography, aberrometry, biometry – the basis for individual lens selection (including toric options).
Topical anesthesia, micro-invasive, structured process.
Check-ups in Zurich; rapid return to daily life.
The price depends not on the lens but on your situation. Three cases, three clear answers.
Cataract with basic insurance: We bill the operation to your basic insurance under the TARDOC tariff. For an EDOF or multifocal lens you pay a surcharge of CHF 2,700 per eye, plus CHF 1,000 with the femtosecond laser. All cataract surcharges
Lens exchange without cataract: Refractive lens exchange without cataract costs CHF 5,000 per eye, CHF 6,000 with the femtosecond laser — regardless of which implant is used. Refractive lens exchange
Cataract as a self-payer: Without Swiss basic insurance, cataract surgery is priced like lens exchange: CHF 5,000 per eye, CHF 6,000 with the femtosecond laser.
“Working on the laptop and reading in the evening – without glasses. The transition was short, the result lasting.”
“The personal support and the calm execution gave me confidence.”
Imagine your everyday life without reading glasses: reading a menu, using your phone or seeing the mountains on the horizon—clear, comfortable and self-determined.
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Suitable candidates are mostly individuals aged 45 and over with presbyopia and stable, healthy eye findings. During a suitability check, we examine the anatomy of the eye in detail (including the cornea, macula, tear film) and your personal vision goals in everyday life. Based on these results, we determine the right option for you (trifocal, EDOF, toric, or others).
Many patients experience clear, significant improvements in their vision at various distances as early as the following day. In the first few weeks after the procedure, neuroadaptation optimizes the interplay of contrast, depth of field, and potential night vision. Full visual stability is typically achieved after a few weeks.
The procedure itself is largely painless, as anesthesia is administered exclusively via special eye drops. Brief, slight pressure or touch sensations are possible during the short procedure, but we do not expect any significant pain. The entire standardized process is closely monitored by our team.
Yes, the occurrence of halos or glare is normal at first, especially at night, and is a result of the optical lens design. These phenomena usually decrease significantly over time through neuroadaptation. We discuss this phenomenon in detail beforehand, select the lens design to suit your individual vision profile, and closely monitor the entire adjustment phase.
You may drive again as soon as medical clearance is given after the follow-up check and you feel absolutely safe in traffic. In most cases, this is possible within a few days, although night driving is only recommended after vision has fully stabilized.
Light physical activity, such as walking, is often possible after just a few days. Swimming and sauna visits are generally allowed after about 2 weeks, or after medical clearance, to avoid infections. We assess contact sports or ball sports on an individual basis.
Intraocular lenses, including trifocal lenses, are designed for lifelong use and do not need to be replaced. Since the natural, aging lens is replaced during this procedure, these implants prevent the later development of cataracts.
The goal is extensive freedom from glasses in everyday life at all distances (near, intermediate, far). For very demanding specialized tasks, such as reading extremely fine print in low light, a light reading aid may nevertheless be useful. We discuss your expectations and realistic scenarios before the procedure.
We exclusively use premium implants from leading and established manufacturers with many years of experience in eye surgery. In the case of concurrent astigmatism (corneal curvature), we choose toric variants of the lenses. The decisive factor for the final selection is a precise measurement of your biometry and a consideration of your priorities (e.g., best near vision vs. highest night comfort).
It depends on your situation, not on the lens. With a medically indicated cataract and basic insurance, the operation is billed under the TARDOC tariff; you pay the surcharge for the lens — CHF 2,700 per eye for EDOF and multifocal lenses, plus CHF 1,000 with the femtosecond laser. Refractive lens exchange without cataract costs CHF 5,000 per eye, CHF 6,000 with the femtosecond laser, regardless of the implant. Without Swiss basic insurance, lens-exchange prices apply to cataract surgery as well.
It depends on your situation, not on the lens. With a medically indicated cataract and basic insurance, the operation is billed under the TARDOC tariff; you pay the surcharge for the lens — CHF 2,700 per eye for EDOF and multifocal lenses, plus CHF 1,000 with the femtosecond laser. Refractive lens exchange without cataract costs CHF 5,000 per eye, CHF 6,000 with the femtosecond laser, regardless of the implant. Without Swiss basic insurance, lens-exchange prices apply to cataract surgery as well.
Follow-up care is structured and standardized with fixed appointments (e.g., day 1, week X, month X) planned directly at our location in Zurich. In addition, you will receive a direct contact option for acute questions or uncertainties, so you are never left alone.
Should small residual values remain after the operation, these can – depending on the condition of the cornea and the overall findings – be fine-tuned (e.g., by means of a laser touch-up). Our treatment planning is fundamentally conservative and always prioritizes the long-term safety and stability of the eye.
The trifocal lens offers you maximum visual acuity at close range (e.g., smartphone), which ensures a very high degree of freedom in everyday life. The EDOF lens (Extended Depth of Focus) offers an extended depth of field with a tendency for fewer halos, but may require additional reading glasses for the smallest print in low light. We simulate your everyday scenarios during a personal consultation.
You can schedule an appointment for an initial consultation easily and conveniently online or by phone through our office. This non-binding initial consultation serves to clarify suitability in detail, define your personal vision goals, and select the right lens optics for you.
