The Clareon Vivity Toric is Alcon’s premium extended-depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lens with built-in astigmatism correction. Unlike diffractive multifocal lenses, it uses non-diffractive X-WAVE technology to stretch a single, continuous focus from distance to intermediate — giving clear distance and computer-range vision with far fewer halos and starbursts at night. The toric version simultaneously corrects corneal astigmatism. At our partner clinics the Clareon Vivity Toric starts from £4,200 per eye, all-inclusive of consultation, surgery and aftercare, and can be used for both cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange.
What is the Clareon Vivity Toric?
An intraocular lens (IOL) is the permanent artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery or refractive lens exchange to replace your eye’s natural lens. The Vivity is an extended depth of focus lens: instead of splitting light into separate near and far images the way a multifocal does, it gently reshapes the wavefront so a single elongated focus covers distance and intermediate. That design is why Vivity patients report notably fewer night-time halos than diffractive lenses.
The Toric version adds correction for astigmatism — an irregular, rugby-ball-shaped cornea that otherwise leaves vision blurred at every distance. Around one in three cataract patients has enough astigmatism to benefit. By building the correction into the lens itself, the Vivity Toric removes the need for glasses to fix astigmatism on top of everything else. It is made from Alcon’s advanced Clareon material, designed for exceptional clarity and long-term resistance to clouding.
Who is the Vivity Toric for?
- Cataract or lens-exchange patients who also have astigmatism
- People who want excellent distance and intermediate vision — driving, screens, dashboards, cooking
- Patients who prioritise clean night vision and want to minimise halos and glare
- Those happy to use reading glasses for very fine print in exchange for crisper, more natural vision
- Drivers and professionals for whom night-time glare from a multifocal would be unacceptable
Not sure which lens suits you? A consultation includes biometry and corneal topography to measure your astigmatism precisely and match you to the right IOL.
Book a lens consultationVivity Toric vs other astigmatism-correcting lenses
The right lens depends on how much spectacle freedom you want and how you feel about night-time glare. Your consultant will recommend the best fit for your eyes and lifestyle.
If you do not have astigmatism, the standard Clareon Vivity EDOF IOL offers the same range of vision without the toric correction. For a wider overview of premium EDOF pricing, see our EDOF cataract lens cost guide, and for the full lens family see implant lens options.
What happens during surgery
Implanting the Vivity Toric is the same gentle day-case operation as standard cataract surgery, with one extra precision step — aligning the toric lens to the exact axis of your astigmatism.
- Numbing drops are placed in the eye; no needles or general anaesthetic are needed for most patients.
- A tiny 2.2–2.8mm self-sealing incision is made at the edge of the cornea.
- Phacoemulsification removes your natural or cloudy lens through that incision.
- The Clareon Vivity Toric IOL is folded, inserted and unfolded into the lens capsule.
- The lens is rotated to the precise astigmatic axis measured before surgery, then checked for alignment. The eye is shielded and you rest before going home.
Recovery week-by-week
Recovery mirrors standard cataract surgery. Many patients notice their extended range settling in over the first few weeks as the brain adapts (neuroadaptation).
Day of surgery
Vision is hazy for a few hours. Eye shield worn the first night. No driving or heavy lifting. Eye drops begin.
Days 1–3
Distance and intermediate vision begin to sharpen. Mild grittiness is normal. Most resume gentle activities.
Week 1
First post-op review confirms the toric lens is well aligned. Most patients are back to driving and work.
Weeks 2–4
Vision refines and the brain adapts to the extended range. Eye drops continue; second eye scheduled if needed.
Beyond a month
Final vision is settled. Most patients enjoy spectacle freedom for distance and screens, with light readers for fine print.
Clareon Vivity Toric cost
Our pricing is all-inclusive: consultation, biometry and topography, the surgery, theatre and hospital fees, the Clareon Vivity Toric lens, post-op drops and follow-up reviews. No hidden extras.
- Self-pay: from £4,200 per eye for the Clareon Vivity Toric.
- Insurance: recognised by Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, WPA and others. Note that premium-lens upgrades may carry a top-up over the insured monofocal benefit — we explain this clearly.
- Finance: 0% finance available to spread the cost.
For the full price breakdown across all lens types, see our cataract surgery cost guide.