The Alcon PanOptix Pro Toric trifocal IOL is a branded premium lens, and neither partner’s published price list names it — so its self-pay cost is set by each clinic; ask for it in writing. It is implanted during a standard 15–25 minute day-case cataract operation under anaesthetic drops, giving near, intermediate and distance vision from a single lens, and the toric version also corrects astigmatism.
What is the PanOptix Pro Toric?
The PanOptix Pro is the latest evolution of Alcon's market-leading PanOptix trifocal platform. It keeps the three focal points — near, intermediate and distance — that made the original so popular, but refines the optic surface to improve light transmission and reduce the night-time halos and glare some trifocal patients notice. The Toric version adds astigmatism correction built into the same lens.
That combination matters: if you have corneal astigmatism, a standard trifocal alone would leave blur that glasses still had to correct — partly defeating the point of a premium lens. The Pro Toric corrects both your focusing range and your astigmatism in one implant. It sits at the top of our implant lens range and is implanted during routine cataract surgery or as a refractive lens exchange.
Lens options & how they compare
Choosing a premium lens is a balance of focusing range, night-time optics, astigmatism and cost. The PanOptix Pro Toric is positioned for maximum spectacle freedom in an astigmatic eye. Compare the options below, all priced per eye.
Want the surgical detail rather than the price? See our PanOptix Pro trifocal surgery page, the toric IOL for astigmatism guide, or compare against a Rayner Galaxy EDOF. Unsure between trifocal and EDOF? Read trifocal vs EDOF lenses.
Want to know if the PanOptix Pro Toric suits your eyes and budget? A consultation includes biometry, corneal astigmatism mapping and a personalised lens recommendation and a clear written quote.
Book a lens consultationThe procedure
The PanOptix Pro Toric is implanted during standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery under local anaesthetic eye drops. You stay awake but feel no pain — only mild pressure and light. The procedure takes 15 to 25 minutes per eye.
- Numbing drops are placed in your eye and the area is cleaned with sterile solution.
- A tiny 2.2–2.8mm self-sealing incision is made at the edge of the cornea.
- Phacoemulsification removes the cloudy natural lens with an ultrasound probe.
- The folded PanOptix Pro Toric lens is inserted and rotated to the precise axis that neutralises your astigmatism.
- The eye is shielded and you rest briefly before going home the same day.
Recovery week-by-week
Most patients notice clearer vision within hours, with the full trifocal range settling as the brain adapts over a few weeks.
Day of surgery
Vision is hazy for a few hours. Eye shield worn for the first night. No driving or heavy lifting. Eye drops begin.
Days 1–3
Vision begins to clear across the range. Mild grittiness or watering is normal. Most return to gentle activities and reading.
Week 1
First post-op review. Most patients are back to driving and working — no swimming or eye rubbing yet.
Weeks 2–4
The brain adapts to near, intermediate and distance focus, and any night-time glare settles. Eye drops continue.
Beyond a month
Final vision is settled with strong spectacle freedom. Second eye scheduled if both are being treated.
PanOptix Pro Toric cost & what's included
The PanOptix Pro Toric is a branded premium lens, and neither partner’s published price list names it, so the cost is set by each clinic. Ask for a written quote covering the consultation, biometry and astigmatism mapping, the surgery, theatre and hospital fees, the premium lens, post-op drops and follow-up reviews.
- PanOptix Pro (non-toric): not named on either partner’s price list, so priced by each clinic — for eyes without significant astigmatism.
- PanOptix Pro Toric: not named on either partner’s price list, so priced by each clinic — corrects astigmatism at the same time.
- Insurance: Sapphire Eye Care says it is recognised by insurers including Aviva, AXA Health, Bupa, Vitality and WPA; check with your insurer what your policy covers and whether you need pre-authorisation.
- Finance: payment terms vary by clinic; ask for them in writing.
For a side-by-side of every lens family, see our implant lens prices, the general trifocal IOL cost page or the overall cataract surgery cost.