I recently had my ICL (toric) surgery with Praga
I recently had my ICL (toric) surgery with Praga Medica at the NeoVize clinic in Prague, and I’m so pleased with the whole process and results. At 26, I’ve been thinking about vision correction for nearly four years. After several evaluations in the UK, I struggled to justify the costs and felt confused about choosing between laser surgery and ICL.
I contacted Praga Medica and met Katerina, my main point of contact since then. I shared all my UK scans and eye history with her, which she forwarded to their surgeons. Based on this data, they determined that ICL surgery was a good fit for me (after a final check-up at their clinic). Fast forward to summer 2024 when I scheduled my consultation, I planned a quick trip from Bristol to Prague for it.
The NeoVize clinic was quite nice and comparable to the UK clinics I had visited. Upon arrival, the Praga Medica translator welcomed me and stayed throughout my appointment, ensuring all my questions were answered. Most staff spoke English, but I needed translation help from a couple of nurses. The clinic had many UK and Irish patients, and everyone I met praised their services. The clinic itself was clean and modern, with surgery rooms that met the standards I expected back home. My consultation confirmed that ICL surgery was right for my high prescription and astigmatism (-10 R and -11 L with a thin cornea), and I scheduled my surgery for seven weeks later, allowing time for my specially made lenses. I also preferred the weather to be cooler, so I booked for September instead of the hot July.
Katerina stayed in touch with me during this time, addressing all my inquiries. When it was time for surgery, I made it a family trip, staying in Prague for five days with my mum, dad, and brother to enjoy the city. Even with the cost of the first trip for the assessment, return flights for all of us, 5 nights of accommodation, food, activities, and the surgery itself, I spent less than half of what the procedure would have cost in the UK. It’s crazy to think I saved over £4000 by traveling just 1 hour and 50 minutes!
The surgery itself was painles. I got plenty of numbing drops before the procedure, so I felt almost nothing during it. ICL surgery requires each eye to be done on separate days, so I returned the next day for my second eye. Taking off the eye patch and seeing clearly for the first time was an incredible feeling. I had several check-ups afterward, and everything was great. A pro tip—bring a good pair of sunnies for after surgery. I brought some category 4 running sunnies, which were very helpful for being a tourist afterward since I was a bit sensitive to light for a few days. I stayed in an Airbnb about 10 minutes away, but there was an option for a discount at a hotel through Praga Medica. I just chose to arrange the accommodation myself due to our group size. Katerina organized airport pickups and drop-offs, as well as taxis to the clinic, all included in the price. I’ve had perfect vision since almost day one after surgery, and in the past three weeks, my vision has improved even more. I now have 150% vision in both eyes, which is better than 20/20 (in the UK), and I’ve had no issues. I can see more clearly than with contacts, which I never thought possible. This surgery has really changed my life, and I only wish I had done it sooner! I’ve recommended Praga Medica to my friends and family, and since I spent hours researching the best place for my eye surgery, I wanted to leave this detailed review to help others. After returning home, I was referred to an ophthalmologist for annual check-ups to ensure the pressures, health, and position of the lens are all correct. This was my personal experience, and I want to thank the whole team at Praga Medica and NeoVize, especially Katerina, for making this such a amazing experience.
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