Vision aids Switzerland. Glasses, lenses and laser cleverly insured.
For adults, an everyday benefit from mandatory basic insurance for glasses or contact lenses is generally not provided. A supplementary insurance can review as a complement. Which benefits, limits and conditions apply depends on the insurer and plan. Start your request in 2 minutes.
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Note: Supplementary insurance is governed by the VVG. Depending on the insurer and plan, health questions, waiting periods, benefit limits, exclusions or reservations may apply. A contract becomes binding only after acceptance by the insurer.
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Many adult Swiss residents wear glasses or contact lenses. For adults, an everyday benefit from mandatory basic insurance for vision aids is generally not provided. For children and adolescents up to age 18, basic insurance may contribute under the applicable conditions. Supplementary insurance may provide additional benefits. What matters are the specific policy conditions.
Basic, Comfort or Premium, which fits me?
Tap on a level and see the yearly contribution, laser lump sum and benefits at a glance.
Extended design
plan-dependentperiodic limitcheck conditions in advanceBroader plan logic for glasses, contact lenses and additional vision aids needs.
Screen workers, families or people with a frequently changing prescription.
- Glasses and contact lenses covered
- Varifocals and special lenses plan-dependent
- Laser eye surgery depending on the plan
- Waiting periods may apply
7 short questions, the right protection level.
Answer questions about wearing habits, changes in prescription, costs and interest in laser treatment. We automatically recommend Basic, Comfort or Premium, without registration, in 2 minutes.
Answer all 7 questions to see the protection level that suits you here.
Benefits compared: Basic vs Comfort vs Premium.
Eight decisive vision-aid areas, directly compared. Tap on a row for explanation and cost examples.
- Explanation
Covered vision aids, lens types and coatings differ by insurer and plan. An invoice with clearly itemised lines makes the review easier.
Please note: specific benefits, limits and conditions vary by insurer and plan.Cost examples- BasisCheck the conditionsLens types and coating are plan-dependent.
- KomfortCheck the conditionsLens types and coating are plan-dependent.
- PremiumCheck the conditionsLens types and coating are plan-dependent.
In 2 minutes to the right vision-aid insurance.
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Vision-aid cost calculator.
Enter age, household and protection level, see a realistic range of your premium in 10 seconds.
Illustrative range only. Actual premiums depend on the insurer, plan, health assessment and canton.
Why a vision-aid supplementary insurance is worthwhile.
A sensible top-up
Supplementary insurance can cover vision aids costs as a top-up. Specific benefits and limits vary by insurer and plan.
Laser eye surgery, plan-dependent
Some plans provide contributions towards refractive procedures, often with waiting periods. Check the conditions in advance.
Know your basic insurance
For glasses and lenses for adults, compulsory basic insurance is generally not responsible in everyday life.
Review children separately
For children and teenagers up to age 18, basic insurance may contribute under the applicable requirements.
Vision aids by life situation.
Choose your situation. We recommend the right protection level.
Screen worker
Those who work a lot at a screen often have special requirements for lens types and coatings. Which vision aids a plan covers is governed by the product.
- Screen and special lenses are plan-dependent
- Consider combining glasses and contact lenses
- Eye test at optician or ophthalmologist
- Clarify recognised points of purchase in advance
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Myths about glasses, lenses and laser.
We clear up persistent misconceptions, factually and evidence-based.
- Myth
Glasses are paid for automatically by the health insurer.
FactFor adults, compulsory basic insurance generally does not cover glasses or lenses for everyday use. For children and teenagers up to age 18, a contribution may be possible under the applicable requirements.
- Myth
Laser eye surgery isn't covered anywhere.
FactSome plans provide contributions towards refractive procedures. Whether, to what extent and under what conditions depends on the specific insurer and plan. Waiting periods may be relevant.
- Myth
Daily lenses don't need supplementary insurance.
FactWhether and how lenses are covered in a plan depends on the product. Some plans treat glasses and lenses together, others separately.
- Myth
All vision aids supplementary plans are the same.
FactPolicy conditions, covered vision aids, limits, waiting periods, health questions and the acceptance decision sometimes differ considerably by insurer and plan.
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Frequently asked questions on vision-aid insurance.
Answers to the most important questions about glasses, contact lenses, eye laser and reimbursement. If anything is missing, we advise you free of charge.
- For adults, compulsory basic insurance generally does not cover glasses or contact lenses for everyday use. For children and teenagers up to age 18, compulsory basic insurance may contribute under the applicable requirements.
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