Call 3 different cataract surgeons in your area. Ask for their "PanOptix all-inclusive upgrade fee." Compare the prices, but compare the surgeon’s experience more. Do not choose a surgeon based on a $500 discount.

If you have been diagnosed with cataracts or are considering Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) to eliminate your need for glasses, you have likely heard of the .

| Lens Brand | Type | Estimated Cost (US Upgrade Fee) | Value Proposition | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Single Focus | $0 (Covered) | Distance vision only; need reading glasses. | | Alcon PanOptix | Trifocal | $2,000 - $3,500 | Near, Intermediate, Distance vision. Best for intermediate (computer) range. | | J&J Tecnis Synergy | Extended Depth of Focus | $2,000 - $3,500 | Competitor to PanOptix; continuous range of vision. | | Bausch + Lomb LuxSmart | EDOF/Trifocal | $2,000 - $3,000 | Competitor often priced slightly lower in some markets. |

Alcon offers two main trifocal models:

Note: This price is usually the base cost of cataract surgery covered by insurance.