Real Patient Reviews – Refractive Lens Exchange in Prague
Watch real UK & Ireland patients after refractive lens exchange in Prague. See their results, recovery, and why they chose lens replacement surgery in Prague, Czech republic.
Experienced State-of-Art Eye Clinic in Prague
• over 100,000 eye procedures
• EU-certified surgeons
• English speaking staff
• no waiting list
• modern operating theatres
• comprehensive care in one visit
Your 4-day treatment journey in Prague
Apply for a free email consultation by clicking on the button FREE CONSULTATION or contact us, SEND YOUR PRESCRIPTION via Whatsapp at +420 775 178 715.
Why Patients Choose Refractive Lens Exchange in Prague
Before travelling to Prague, you will first have a free email consultation with the medical team of the eye clinic. We will ask you to complete a short medical questionnaire and send us your latest glasses prescription. This helps the eye doctors review your case and rule out any possible contraindications.
If suitable, we will offer available surgery dates that fit your schedule. There is no deposit required in advance — booking your flights to Prague is sufficient as confirmation of your appointments. We will also advise you on accommodation in Prague, ideally in Prague 1 or Prague 7, where free transfers to the eye clinic are provided. This usually includes at least 6 journeys during your stay. We will organise your free airport transfers as well.
Prior to your arrival, you will receive the contact details of your English-speaking patient coordinator, who will:
- assist you throughout your stay
- arrange free taxis for all appointments
- meet you at the clinic
- help with communication with the medical staff
Your coordinator will guide you through each step of your treatment in Prague.
Sunday – Arrival in Prague
You arrive in Prague. We arrange free airport transfer to your hotel or apartment.
Monday – Eye Examination (2–3 hours)
Early in the morning, you will attend a thorough 2–3 hour eye examination at the clinic, including detailed measurements and diagnostic tests. After the tests, you will have a consultation with the eye doctor, who will:
- explain your results
- confirm suitability for surgery
- recommend the most suitable intraocular lens
- answer your questions
Tuesday – Free Day
This day is kept free for you to relax, enjoy sightseeing, and explore Prague.
If the recommended intraocular lenses are not available in stock at the clinic, they are ordered after your Monday examination. These tailor-made lenses are typically delivered from Germany on Tuesday, ready for your surgery on Wednesday. This ensures your treatment is fully customised to your individual vision needs.
Wednesday – Surgery Day
Your refractive lens exchange surgery takes place on Wednesday morning.
- local anaesthesia only (anaesthetic eye drops)
- optional anti-stress tablet (Lexaurin) if desired
- both eyes treated on the same day — considered the safest approach for optimal visual results, faster recovery, and less stress (one procedure instead of two)
- procedure takes 10–15 minutes per eye
After surgery, your vision will be blurry but functional. You will still be able to see and walk normally. Our English-speaking patient coordinator will be at the clinic and arrange a free taxi back to your accommodation.
Thursday – Post-Operative Check-Up
The following morning, you return to the clinic for:
- post-operative eye examination
- vision check
- doctor consultation
- eye drops instructions
You will receive post-operative eye drops, including antibiotic drops, and full guidance on how to use them. Most patients already notice significantly improved vision at this stage.
Flying Home
It is safe to fly home on Thursday after the check-up. Patients from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, and Australia typically return home the same day.If you prefer extra reassurance, you may stay until Friday and we can arrange an additional check-up if needed.
Apply for a free email consultation by clicking on the button FREE CONSULTATION or contact us, SEND YOUR PRESCRIPTION via Whatsapp at +420 775 178 715.
What is Refractive Lens Exchange?
Refractive Lens Exchange is a procedure that improves vision by replacing the eye’s natural lens with an artificial intraocular lens tailored to your prescription. Unlike laser eye surgery, which reshapes the cornea, RLE works inside the eye and corrects vision at its source. This allows correction of reading vision, distance vision, and astigmatism in a single procedure. Because the natural lens is replaced, cataracts cannot develop later in life. RLE is most commonly performed for patients over 45 who experience presbyopia and want greater independence from glasses.
Is Refractive Lens Exchange the Same as Lens Replacement Surgery?
Yes. Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is another name for Lens Replacement Surgery. The procedure is technically identical and uses the same intraocular lenses. The difference is mainly in terminology — RLE is often used when the procedure is performed for vision correction, while lens replacement is also used when treating cataracts. Learn more about Lens Replacement Surgery in Prague.
Who Is Refractive Lens Exchange Suitable For?
Refractive Lens Exchange in Prague is typically recommended for patients over 45 who want to reduce dependence on reading glasses, varifocals, or distance glasses. The procedure is especially suitable for people whose natural lens has started to lose flexibility with age.
You may be suitable for RLE if you:
- are usually aged 45 or older
- need reading glasses or varifocals
- want a long-term solution instead of changing glasses
- are not suitable for laser eye surgery
- have presbyopia (age-related reading problems)
- have hyperopia (long-sightedness)
- may have early cataracts
- want greater independence from glasses
Unlike laser eye surgery, refractive lens exchange replaces the aging natural lens itself. This means the result is stable long-term and cataracts cannot develop later.
What Vision Problems Can Refractive Lens Exchange Correct?
Refractive Lens Exchange can correct multiple vision problems in one procedure, depending on the type of intraocular lens used.
These include:
- presbyopia (reading vision)
- hyperopia (long-sightedness)
- myopia (short-sightedness)
- astigmatism (with toric lenses)
- early cataracts
This makes RLE a popular option for patients looking for a comprehensive vision correction solution rather than separate treatments. The exact recommendation is based on your eye measurements, prescription, and lifestyle needs.
Eye Surgeons Performing Refractive Lens Exchange in Prague
Your refractive lens exchange in Prague is performed by experienced EU-certified eye surgeons specialising in modern intraocular lens procedures. The clinic performs thousands of eye surgeries each year and is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical technology.
You will be treated by surgeons with extensive experience in:
• refractive lens exchange (RLE)
• cataract surgery
• trifocal intraocular lenses
• toric lens correction
• presbyopia correction
The eye surgeons regularly participate in international ophthalmology congresses and use modern techniques for precise and safe lens implantation.
What Types of Lenses Are Available?
- Monofocal lenses
- Multifocal lenses/Biofocal lenses
- EDOF Vivity
- Trifocal lenses
- Toric lenses (treating astigmatism)
Modern Technology Used for Lens Replacement Surgery
• advanced biometric measurements
• premium intraocular lenses
• ZEISS diagnostic technology
• minimally invasive micro-incision surgery
• precise lens positioning
This ensures high accuracy and predictable visual outcomes.
Apply for a free email consultation by clicking on the button FREE CONSULTATION or contact us, SEND YOUR PRESCRIPTION via Whatsapp at +420 775 178 715.
Refractive Lens Exchange Cost in Prague
All-inclusive Refractive Lens Exchange surgery package:
- 2-3hrs diagnostic eye assessments followed by a consultation with an Eye consultant proposing premium lenses for your Refractive Lens Exchange
- Premium lenses from German world-renowned producer, ZEISS and Alcon EDOF Vivity
- Surgery with artificial premium lenses specially tailored for you and performed with advanced technology
- Post-operative care including check-ups while in Prague
- A complementary set of Antiinflammatory and other eye drops to ensure the proper and fastest healing
- Organizing complimentary free airport transfers from and to Prague airport
- Free internal transfers between the clinic and your accommodation in Prague.
- Dedicated patient coordinators are available 24/7, at your disposal also after you visit the clinic
Apply for a free email consultation by clicking on the button FREE CONSULTATION or contact us, SEND YOUR PRESCRIPTION via Whatsapp at +420 775 178 715.
| All-incluisve price for Refractive Lens Exchange for both eyes (thorough examination and consultation included in the price) | Price in EUR | Price in £* |
| MONOFOCAL LENSES IN BOTH EYES | € 1 900 | £1,750 |
| MONOFOCAL TORIC LENS IN BOTH EYES | € 2 400 | £2,150 |
| TRIFOCAL LENSES IN BOTH EYES | € 3 400 | £3,000 |
| TRIFOCAL TORIC LENS IN ONE EYE AND TRIFOCAL LENS IN SECOND EYE | € 3 850 | £3,400 |
| TRIFOCAL TORIC LENSES IN BOTH EYES | € 4 100 | £3,600 |
| Alcon EDOF Vivity LENSES – the same price as trifocal lenses (or trifocal toric). |
PAYMENT CONDITIONS: - You can pay in cash in Eur or £ (British Sterling Pounds)
- Please be aware: Scottish and Irish Pounds are NOT accepted, and cannot be exchanged or used for payment anywhere in the Czech Republic.
- if you decide to pay by a card the clinic has FIXED EXCHANGE RATE: Eur to CZK x 27 CZK/eur divided by 30 CZK for £1, you might get better price exchanging in the UK £ to Eur and pay in Eur in Prague.
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To book the treatment there is no need to pay the deposit.
| Additional Eye treatments | Price in EUR | Price in GBP* |
| LRI (Limbal Relaxing Incisions to correct minor astigmatism) /one eye | € 120 | £110 |
| YAG Laser Surgery – 1 year after the surgery | free | free |
| YAG Laser Surgery – over 1 year after the surgery (per eye) | € 150 | £140 |
If you wish you can come to Prague for a thorough eye examination and consultation only, it is also possible. You can fly in to Prague in the morning and fly back in the afternoon. The cost of the examination is 150 € / £140*. If you undergo Refractive Lens Exchange within three months this amount will be discounted from your surgery price.
If you come to Prague to have the treatment done and based on the results of examination our medical team will find out you are not a suitable candidate to have the surgery done (previous eye injury etc.) you will pay just the cost for the examination as above. We would like to reassure you we try to eliminate such possibility by requesting our medical questionnaire to be filled in.
Is Refractive Lens Exchange Safe?
- same as cataract surgery
- millions performed worldwide
- local anaesthesia
- EU certified surgeons
- modern ZEISS technology
Recovery After Refractive Lens Exchange
Most patients recover quickly after refractive lens exchange. Your vision may be slightly blurry on the day of surgery but improves rapidly. You will still be able to walk normally and return to your accommodation shortly after the procedure.
You can usually:
• fly home the next day after check-up
• walk and function normally the same day
• read within a few days
• return to office work within one week
• drive after approximately one week
To ensure proper healing, we recommend avoiding the following:
What should you avoid after lens replacement surgery?
• touching or rubbing your eyes
• applying eye make-up for at least 14 days
• bending forward for prolonged periods
• lifting heavy objects
• working in dusty environments
• swimming pools, hot tubs, or sauna
• strenuous gym workouts for 14 days
Eye drops are used for several weeks after surgery to support healing and prevent infection. Most patients notice significantly improved vision within days.
Why Choose Refractive Lens Exchange Instead of Laser Eye Surgery?
- over 45
- presbyopia
- permanent solution
- cataracts prevention
Page last reviewed on April 21, 2026.
