The Bausch + Lomb LuxSmart is a low-add extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lens, and in the UK in 2026 it typically costs £3,000–£3,500 per eye, all-inclusive of the consultant surgeon, full biometry, theatre, the lens and structured aftercare. LuxSmart uses a diffractive low-add design to create a single, elongated focal range that delivers smooth distance and intermediate vision (driving, dashboard, computer, kitchen) with a clean, low-glare night profile. It sits between a standard monofocal lens and a trifocal: more spectacle independence than monofocal, far fewer halos than a trifocal, with light reading glasses still useful for small print. A toric version corrects astigmatism for a per-eye uplift.
What is the LuxSmart EDOF lens?
An extended depth of focus (EDOF) lens produces one elongated zone of focus rather than the single point of a monofocal lens or the multiple points of a trifocal. The result is continuous, glasses-light vision from distance through arm's length, with usable — though not always glasses-free — near vision.
The LuxSmart, made by Bausch + Lomb, is a low-add diffractive EDOF. It is built on a proven aspheric platform and adds a modest near boost, which keeps the optics clean: most LuxSmart patients report a very natural quality of vision with minimal halos and glare at night. That makes it a good middle-ground choice for people who want to depend less on glasses but are nervous about the night-time visual effects of a full trifocal lens. To compare the whole EDOF family, see our EDOF cataract lens cost guide.
UK 2026 LuxSmart price table
| Procedure / lens | UK 2026 price (per eye) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| LuxSmart EDOF (low-add) | £3,000–£3,500 | Smooth distance + intermediate; clean night vision |
| LuxSmart Toric (astigmatism) | +£300–£600 per eye | Corneal astigmatism > 0.75 D |
| Standard monofocal (for comparison) | From £2,900 | Distance only; reading glasses needed |
| Other EDOF lenses (Vivity, Symfony) | £3,000–£3,800 | Alternative EDOF platforms |
| Trifocal IOL (for comparison) | £4,300–£5,000 | Glasses-free near; accepts more halos |
| Both eyes (bilateral LuxSmart) | £6,000–£7,000 total | Most patients treat both eyes within 1–2 weeks |
Prices are UK 2026 self-pay, all-inclusive (consultant surgeon, theatre, anaesthetic, the LuxSmart lens, biometry, refractive planning, post-op drops and structured 4–6 week follow-up). The toric version adds a per-eye uplift. Final pricing is confirmed in a written quotation after your consultation.
What is included in the all-inclusive fee?
- Consultant cataract and refractive surgeon experienced in premium-lens implantation.
- Pre-operative work-up — refraction, slit-lamp examination, dilated fundus check, optical biometry, OCT macula, total-corneal astigmatism measurement and a lifestyle and dominant-eye discussion.
- The LuxSmart lens — standard or toric where astigmatism needs correcting.
- Theatre and anaesthetic — CQC-registered day-case theatre under local anaesthetic drops.
- Post-operative drops and a protective shield for the first night.
- Structured aftercare — reviews over 4–6 weeks with refraction and macula check, and a final glasses prescription if needed.
EDOF, trifocal or monofocal? The right lens depends on how you actually use your eyes. A consultation with full biometry gives you lens-neutral advice and a written all-inclusive UK 2026 quotation.
Book your consultationWho is a candidate for LuxSmart?
- Cataract patients who want smooth distance and intermediate vision — driving, computer, dashboard, kitchen — with fewer glasses and a clean night-vision profile.
- Refractive lens exchange (RLE) patients aged 45+ tired of progressive spectacles, with healthy maculae.
- Drivers who are put off trifocals by the prospect of halos and starbursts at night.
- Patients with mild ocular comorbidity (for example mild glaucoma or a shallow epiretinal membrane) where a clean EDOF is better tolerated than a trifocal.
LuxSmart is generally not recommended where glasses-free near vision is a hard requirement (a trifocal suits better), or where there is advanced macular disease, severe corneal irregularity or other significant pathology. Your consultant will recommend the right lens after a full assessment. Compare options on our monofocal vs multifocal cost guide and trifocal IOL cost page.
Halos, glare and night vision
One of LuxSmart's main attractions is its clean dysphotopsia profile. Its low-add design produces far less of the halo and starburst effect around bright lights at night than a trifocal lens, which makes it well suited to drivers. Any mild halos that are noticed early usually settle over the first 4–8 weeks as the brain adapts (neuroadaptation). As with all premium lenses, light reading glasses may still be helpful for prolonged small print or low-light reading.
Insurance & finance
Most UK private medical insurers (Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, WPA) cover the cataract operation with pre-authorisation; the EDOF lens upgrade is usually a patient self-pay top-up, and refractive lens exchange is generally self-pay in full. We handle authorisation — see our information for insured patients. Self-pay patients can spread the cost with 0% finance; see our finance page for representative examples.
Related reading: cataract surgery · cataract surgery prices · refractive lens exchange · RLE cost · implant lens prices.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Bausch + Lomb LuxSmart EDOF lens cost in the UK in 2026?
The LuxSmart low-add EDOF lens typically costs £3,000–£3,500 per eye in the UK in 2026, all-inclusive of the consultant surgeon, biometry, theatre, the lens and structured aftercare. The toric version for astigmatism adds £300–£600 per eye, and both eyes together usually cost £6,000–£7,000.
Will I need glasses after a LuxSmart lens?
Most LuxSmart patients are glasses-free for distance and intermediate vision — driving, computer, dashboard and kitchen tasks. Light reading glasses may still be helpful for sustained small print or low-light reading. If glasses-free near vision is essential, your consultant can discuss a trifocal lens instead.
How does LuxSmart compare with a trifocal lens?
LuxSmart is a low-add EDOF, so it delivers smooth distance and intermediate vision with a much cleaner halo-and-glare profile, but less glasses-free near vision than a trifocal. A trifocal gives the greatest spectacle independence including near, but with more night-time halos and a longer adaptation period. Drivers and those sensitive to night glare often prefer LuxSmart.
Is LuxSmart available on the NHS?
No. The NHS funds standard monofocal cataract surgery only, so premium EDOF lenses such as LuxSmart are a private or insured option. Many patients choose it privately to reduce their dependence on glasses while keeping clean night vision.
Will I get halos at night with LuxSmart?
LuxSmart has one of the cleanest dysphotopsia profiles of the premium lenses, so halos and glare are typically mild. Any effects noticed early usually settle over the first 4–8 weeks as the brain adapts. This clean night profile is a key reason drivers often choose a low-add EDOF like LuxSmart over a trifocal.
This guide is compiled from UK 2026 self-pay tariffs at our partner clinics, NICE NG77 (Cataracts in adults: management), NICE IPG145 (refractive lens exchange), Royal College of Ophthalmologists cataract and refractive standards and manufacturer specifications for the Bausch + Lomb LuxSmart EDOF IOL. Reviewed by a UK GMC-registered consultant ophthalmologist with a cataract and refractive subspecialty. Last updated June 2026. Prices are inclusive of consultant, theatre, lens, biometry and structured aftercare unless stated otherwise.