Praga Medica – Eye Surgery clinic

The whole experience has been top class. I chose Praga Medica as they were competitive in pricing and because the reviews online were positive.
Daniela was most helpful in communications lead up to the actual treatment sessions, clear and concise. I found all the staff at NeoVize polite and professional. A translator was provided however this was not really needed.

The clinic is very easy to find, a two minute walk from the metro station in Prague. The actual surgery (I had monofocal lens replacement) was less than ten minutes for each eye (performed on separate days) and was painless. I have to say that I am astounded by the results and can see brilliantly for the first time in my life. I cannot recommend Praga Medica highly enough. The surgery has been life changing!

The surgery to implant tridocal-torical lenses was succesfull. The clinic is perfect, modern, professional staff. All was perfect. The attention of Adam was very helpful. Very good professional assistant. My rate is 10 over 10.

After using glasses for nearly 34 years I decided to have RLE Multifocal Toric lenses. Have done extensive research to choose a clinic (UK, Prague, Istanbul and Budapest). Decided to go for Praga Medica, it's not the cheapest but best reviews. Customer services and administrative work at Praga Medica is 5 stars, all thanks to Katerina (she is fantastic, professional, dedicated and ready to help with anything to make you comfortable)

Clinical team at Praga Medica
1- Pre-operation:
Very good team, take time and explain eyes tests and investigations very well. Extremely polite and professional.

2- Operation Day:
A- Nurses prior to the operation room: I found the nurses especially for my left eye are the least professional and less friendly than the rest at Praga Medica. They were in so much rush and all service is focused on fast fast fast pace rather than reassuring and be patient.

B- Operation room: Ophthalmologist (Surgen) and his team are absolutely fantastic. Very caring, understanding and super professional. Out in 10 minutes.

C- Post operation: Again same nurses from pre surgery. Unfriendly and they usher you out within a minute once you are outside the operation room. Shocking as not a smile nor how are you feeling. They give a small bottle of eye drops and an envelop. Not a single explanation of how to use the drops nor if you ok????!!!!! At the hotel you open you envelop to read all instructions. May be we are spoiled in the U.K. with our fantastic team of nurses how are very friendly but the above team no way near as friendly. PS Nurse team for my second eye (second appointment) were much better.

3- Postoperative care clinic visits:
Fantastic doctors and nurses, no complaints what so ever. Normally Praga Medica sign you a personal translator for all your visit at Praga Medica. Mine was Adam: he was around for the first visit (clinical tests) but didn't show up for any other appointments despite him promising to do so and taking picture of appointments schedules. It didn't bother me but I don't like it when people don't show up with any explanation or any apologies.

My eyes site so far is fantastic during the first week of post surgery. Do have a little of discomfort sometimes in both eyes but mostly disappears after using hydration drops. Halo effect is there but not too bad. Surgery cost nearly £4200 if you take into account surgery (£3400) and expenses (flights, hotel, taxis and eating out) depends on how much you spend on yourself.

I spent many years looking for a solution to straighten teeth without jaw surgery. Found Pragamedica and could not be happier with the result delivered by a team that more than anything takes pride and cares about the quality of their work and the satisfaction of their customers. Highly recommended.

A professional, attentive, efficient, reassuring and friendly experience from the initial contact to my return home. A highly recommended service and treatment in which I have had total satisfaction. The dental procedure has been everything that I hoped it would be, with the results being most satisfactory.

What an amazing experience, first time at a dentist in years and had a bunch of work to be done including root canals etc - Staff are absolutely 10/10, highly attentive and very very good. I'm writing this some months after my treatment and can say there have been 0 issues after substantial work is done and will be back hopefully this year, covid permitting, to get a full smile makeover. Thanks so much to the team there you guys are fantastic and look forward to seeing you soon.

I would recommend PRAGA MEDICA wholeheartedly. I had a number of complex procedures carried out seamlessly and although they were carried out over a number of visits I had no issues on any occasion.

The first treatment with Praha Medica was to implant trifocal lenses in my eyes. It was hard to keep from blinking during the operation. All went well, and it was worth the money and effort. No more glasses!

I really appreciate the pick-up and return service to the airport, and the accompaniment of consultants. This kept plans simple and reduced the stress of travelling. I am a happy and returning customer!

I would highly recommend this clinic. Everyone from Dr Katarina Jandova , to Martin Machala to the rest of the team have been so caring and reassuring. -Karoline

I truly cannot thank the staff enough for the excellent service I have received from the first email with Martin Machala very helpful and professional.

From the minute I arrived in Prague everything was perfect Martin arranged from A to Z, once I first met Dr Jandova I felt the professionalism, the understanding and the thorough details she was more than excellent in the treatment, the outcome and the quality was perfect. I will without any hesitation recommend Dr Jandova for the perfect job she did for me and will surely be going back for more treatment.

I had a lower eyelid surgery at the Medicom Clinic /Praga Medica in November 2019 by Surgeon Dr Josef Kulhanek. I love the results of my surgery, the Surgeon did a fantastic job! The healing was fast and my eyes looked fresh and natural, a very talented world-class professional. I would highly recommend Dr Josef to anyone who is looking to have good results with a surgeon. Family and friends comment on how beautiful my eyes look now.

Brigita from Praga Medica was amazing. A very kind, helpful, efficient and friendly person and was always there for me throughout, arranging airport transport, hotel reservation and staying with me throughout my surgery. Her English was excellent which made it easy for us to communicate and the whole process was very easy for me.

After 2 years of serious consideration regarding lense replacement,
I did a lots of research on various companies and read reviews and information on the internet and my local opticians. I went to optical express in Crawley and they were quoting £7k for the tri focal lense which was the one I needed. I found this to be very expensive and could not afford such an expense.

So I decided to venture abroad and ultimately chose Praga Medica in Prague to do the treatment at a considerably cheaper price of £2400.
I booked the dates 17th to 21st December 2019 and paid a deposit of €300. I booked my flights from Stansted airport return for £100 through Ryanair and I paid for the extra luggage options £28 return.
Praga Medica offered me a choice of hotels and collection from the airport also but I decided to go my own option and get a taxi which was £40 return and an air BnB whole apartment in Prague 4 for £175 for 5 nights. Although I travelled alone it could sleep Up to 6 people and had everything I needed.


When I arrived in Prague I used google maps to find the medical building which was a short 20 minute walk from the apartment. Upon arrival on the morning of 17th December I was asked for ID and gave them my passport. I was then asked for a letter of consent from my gp. This was done by my GP the week before at a cost of £40. It consisted of an ECG, urine analyse and full blood count and blood pressure etc. I was then asked to fill in a consent form asking me general questions about my medication and history. A pleasant lady named Marie introduced herself and stayed with me throughout the whole process. She kept me entertained and made me laugh a few times.

There were four rooms and all had the latest technology for testing your eyes to determine the correct lenses for the procedure. Also to determine whether you are suitable or not. They did each eye with absolute precision and were extremely professional and careful. It was like being in an optician’s but far more advanced. At the end of this process I was seen by a doctor who discussed the best options for me to decide which one to choose. I opted to have a tri focal lense and have the standard operation as opposed to the new laser treatment which was €1300 more expensive. It’s not about the cost for me I just think this was my preferred option.

The place was spotlessly clean and every care was taken to keep it that way with the use of sterile wipes and gloves etc. The machinery was up to date with the latest technology. The whole process took around 4 hours and it went very quickly. Tea, coffee and water was offered throughout.
I asked if I could have my eyes done on consecutive days So that I could get it done and out the way as I booked to stay for 5 days.
I now have an extra day to visit Prague and the Christmas market and shops. This was granted to my delight as they had a spare space the following day.

My first eye was being operated the next day 18/12/19 at 9.30am. I arrived in the morning and was taken to a room where a nurse asked me to take my shoes off and put on some crocs. I was then led to a changing room to change my clothes ready for surgery. I brought my tracksuit bottoms and t shirt to change into. I was then asked to sit in a chair and they took my blood pressure. They then put on a mesh hat and started to give me some eye drops to widen the pupil. I was offered water and a calming pill. I drank the water but refused the pill as I wasn’t sure what it was. The lady nurse just said it was a calming pill but I don’t really think she knew either.

There were 4 others there also and two others took the pill. I didn’t think I would benefit from taking it anyway as I’m not the nervous type.
The drops continued for around 30 minutes then I was given the local anaesthetic. This came in the form of drops also. I had six drop doses in total and by the last drop I couldn’t feel the drops going in. I was then asked to put on some plastic shoe covers and an apron and was then led into the operating Theater. The surgeon introduced himself on entry to the room and shook my hand which was nice. I was asked to sit on a reclining chair and given a stress toy which was a cuddly pink pig. I laughed at this but it did help a little I must admit. I was more apprehensive than nervous.

The chair was laid back electronically and they put a support under my knees. They put a sterile sheet over my face and exposed the eye.
They swabbed my eye with sterile liquid and then the nurses started clamping the eye open. There were three of them and they were very polite. The surgeon then came over and started the operation.
He asked me to look up and stare at three lights. There was some juddering and movements and my eye was moving left and then right. The surgeon told me to keep looking at the three lights which I did. I absolutely couldn’t feel a thing. The surgeon said I may feel a little pressure but I didn’t really feel that either.

After a couple of minutes I couldn’t see the lights anymore just a blank mesh and white bright light. I assume that my lense was now removed.
The new lense was then implanted and I could just make out the three lights again. A little more movement and mild pressure and then a white dressing patch was applied. A totally painless experience I felt a sigh of relief and it was over. I was then sat up and the surgeon came over and told me that it had gone well and one of the nurses took a photo of me with the surgeon.

I was then taken back to the waiting area and offered a choice of pictures of Prague which was a nice touch. They gave me the photo and some eye drops with full instructions on what to do iver the next four weeks.
I was told to keep the patch on until the following morning. Then apply the eye drops 5 times a day for the 1st week. The next two weeks 3 drops a day and then 2 drops for the final week. I was told I couldn’t get any water near my eye to prevent bacteria infection and I am not allowed to do physical activity or swimming for 2-3 weeks. I met two other guys and we all had a drink after the surgery in a cafe next door. It was quite funny because we stood out like sore thumbs with eye patches on!

People were staring a little but who cares! I certainly didn’t. I then went back to my apartment and had a rest. I went to bed later that evening and woke up at 5.30 am with the excitement of taking my patch off.
I went to the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror and started to slowly peel the patch off. To my amazement I could see the instructions on the eye drops bottle. I was expecting some bruising but nothing! My eye looked completely normal. I had a slight flickering to the right side but I was told by the doctor that it’s normal and the lense was settling down and would clear in a few days.

I went for my check up the next day and they used two machines and did an eye test to make sure all was ok. They also did a distance reading test and close reading test and I passed both with flying colours.
I then went straight to the operating area after my check up and had my second eye done. It was the same as before. I asked Marie on the first day if I could have my eyes done on consecutive days and she asked and that was agreed. It gave me an extra day to enjoy Prague after my surgery was completed. On the final check up on the 20th December they used the two machines again and did a reading test again and I managed to read the distance letters easily and the smallest text on the reading card. The doctor said she was happy and recommended that I visit my local opticians in a month to get a check up. I have to say that I would highly recommend Praga Medica (Duovise eye clinic section) if your thinking of having the treatment. I am amazed at my results and I am writing this glasses free!!! Steve Long

Everything about my experience with Praga Medica was 5 star.
From the very first engagement via email with Lucie Foitiva, I knew my partner and I were in good hands. We both have busy work schedules and Lucie ensured that the whole trip runs smoothly. She arranged our travel to and from Prague airport (one journey was in a brand new Tesla), to and from the treatment clinic every day and even helped with our accommodation.

Lucie met me on arrival to the clinic where I was was placed under the care of Dr Katerina Jandova and her amazing team. I spent 2 whole days at the clinic where I had 14 veneers and 3 fillings. Dr Katerina Jondova really took the time to listen to what I wanted to achieve and she did an amazing job.

I would definitely recommend Praga Medica, Lucie Foitiva, Dr Katerina Jandova and her team to anyone considering dental treatment. There are slightly cheaper options out there (which I did research and consider) but I cannot imagine anyone can offer the same level of service at Praga's rates.

One thing definitely worth noting is that my partner underwent breast augmentation at another Praga facility in Prague at the same time and she also had an excellent experience. All prices stayed as per the quotes provided months before our trip and no one tried selling you any additional treatments or services. Both of us are over the moon! Nice one Praga!