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Plain-language explanations of how we make treatment decisions – from lens selection to laser treatment of glaucoma.
Public cataract surgery only from 0.6 acuity – why the Snellen chart alone is not enough
Poland's public health fund qualifies patients for cataract surgery once best-corrected visual acuity falls to 0.6. Why a patient with a “good” chart result can still see badly, and what happens when the second eye does not meet the criterion.
Read moreDrooping eyelid (ptosis) – causes, symptoms and treatment
A drooping eyelid is not only a cosmetic issue: it narrows the visual field and tires the forehead muscles. Where ptosis comes from, when it needs urgent assessment and what the operation involves.
Read moreHow much does cataract surgery cost in Gdynia, and what determines the price?
The price of cataract surgery depends mainly on the lens: from PLN 4,000 per eye with a monofocal lens to PLN 9,000–10,000 with a trifocal toric lens. What the price includes and how private surgery differs from the public scheme.
Read moreUpper eyelid blepharoplasty – what the procedure involves and why a natural result matters
Good upper eyelid surgery does not change your features – it restores a rested look. When the procedure makes sense, what it involves, what recovery looks like and what to avoid so the result stays natural.
Read moreSecondary cataract — why the laser used for capsulotomy matters with premium lenses
Secondary cataract (PCO) is common and fully reversible with a YAG capsulotomy. Why, with trifocal and EDOF lenses, the laser and the technique protect the optics of your implant.
Read moreSLT — laser treatment for glaucoma that can replace or complement eye drops
Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) lowers eye pressure without daily drops. How the procedure works, what the LiGHT trial showed and who it is for.
Read moreCataract surgery is more than removing a cloudy lens – it is also a chance to get rid of your refractive error
Cataract surgery is also the most effective operation for correcting myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. How the lens power is chosen and what RLE is.
Read moreRLE or laser vision correction? The choice depends mainly on age
Laser correction reshapes the cornea; RLE replaces the lens. Why after 40–45 laser no longer solves presbyopia, and when refractive lens exchange is the better choice.
Read moreMonofocal, EDOF or trifocal — which lens to choose before cataract surgery or RLE?
The three main types of intraocular lens compared: monofocal, EDOF and trifocal. Their advantages, limitations and who each one suits best — plus toric versions for astigmatism.
Read moreWhy choosing a premium lens starts long before surgery
A multifocal lens stays in your eye for life. Why thorough corneal diagnostics before cataract surgery or RLE matter more than the day of surgery itself.
Read moreThe ZEISS AT ELANA trifocal lens
Why OKUMED recommends the ZEISS AT ELANA 841P trifocal lens: 35% of light to near, SMP technology, a high Abbe number, glistening-free hydrophobic acrylic — and who it is not for.
Read moreWhy a toric lens must be considered in every cataract operation
A small astigmatism in your glasses does not mean you don't need a toric lens. Why corneal measurements, not your prescription, decide – and how astigmatism can grow after surgery.
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