How much does trifocal lens replacement surgery cost?
Trifocal lens replacement surgery is generally divided into three types: conventional trifocal lens replacement, femtosecond laser-assisted trifocal lens replacement, and astigmatism-correcting trifocal lens replacement. The corresponding costs are as follows: conventional trifocal lens replacement, 20,000–40,000 RMB per procedure; femtosecond laser-assisted trifocal lens replacement, 30,000–50,000 RMB per procedure; and astigmatism-correcting trifocal lens replacement, 25,000–45,000 RMB per procedure. Factors influencing the cost of trifocal lens replacement surgery include lens material, functional features, and surgical complexity.
Comparison of different trifocal lens replacement techniques and their associated costs:
Category/Item |
Conventional Trifocal Lens Replacement |
Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Trifocal Lens Replacement |
Astigmatism-Correcting Trifocal Lens Replacement |
Reference Price |
20,000–40,000 RMB per procedure |
30,000–50,000 RMB per procedure |
25,000–45,000 RMB per procedure |
Principle |
A small incision is made at the edge of the cornea. The cloudy natural lens is broken down and removed using ultrasound emulsification, followed by implantation of a trifocal intraocular lens (IOL) into the empty lens capsule. |
Femtosecond laser precisely creates an opening in the anterior lens capsule, after which the cloudy lens is removed via ultrasound emulsification and a trifocal IOL is implanted. |
An astigmatism-correcting trifocal IOL is implanted to simultaneously correct astigmatism and provide clear vision at far, intermediate, and near distances, ensuring accurate focusing of light onto the retina. |
Target Patients |
Mainly suitable for patients with cataracts who also wish to address presbyopia. |
Suitable for cataract patients with presbyopia who require higher surgical precision and have favorable ocular conditions. |
Suitable for patients with cataracts, presbyopia, and coexisting astigmatism. |
Recovery Period |
1–3 months |
1–3 months |
1–3 months |
Duration of Effect |
Long-term |
Long-term |
Long-term |
Potential Risks |
1. Endophthalmitis |
1. Ocular tissue damage |
1. Risk of infection |
Analysis of influencing factors:
1. Lens Material: The material of the intraocular lens affects its biocompatibility, stability, and durability. High-quality materials reduce irritation to ocular tissues and lower the risk of complications, thus such lenses tend to be more expensive.
2. Functional Features: Astigmatism-correcting trifocal lenses not only correct distance, intermediate, and near vision but also correct astigmatism. Their manufacturing process is more complex and costly, making them more expensive than standard trifocal lenses.
3. Surgical Complexity: If a patient has complex ocular conditions—such as shallow anterior chamber, low corneal endothelial cell count, or abnormal pupil—the surgical difficulty increases. Additional instruments or specialized techniques may be required, leading to higher costs.
Prior to trifocal lens replacement surgery, patients should discontinue wearing contact lenses as directed by their physician and complete all necessary preoperative eye examinations. After surgery, maintain good ocular hygiene, avoid eye trauma or rubbing, use prescribed medications, attend follow-up appointments, and take precautions to prevent risks such as infection, lens dislocation, elevated intraocular pressure, posterior capsule opacification, and visual disturbances.
