Frequently Asked Questions
- What is astigmatism?
Astigmatism means that there is a difference in the degree of refraction at different levels (axes). We can say, in a simplified way, that one of the optical areas of the eye is ""ovoid"" instead of globoid.
Astigmatism is mostly inborn and does not get significantly worse over time. Seventy percent of our patients have some degree of astigmatism. It is combined both with long-sightedness and short-sightedness.
Astigmatism is mostly corrected with laser eye surgery. In some cases, especially as regards people over 40 years of age, it is better to correct astigmatism with non-laser eye surgery. In your glasses prescription, astigmatism is abbreviated to cyl and its axis (abbreviated to ax) is expressed in angle degrees, e.g. -1.5 cyl ax 145 degrees.
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Smart tips for your Prague stay
Save on flights by making a booking as soon as your medical appointment is confirmed. Nowadays all airlines give better prices for early bookings and it can be significant if you book your ticket a week or a month before you come to Prague. Praga Medica recommends you to plan the visit in a way that you can book your flight at least 2 weeks in advance.
Unless you are in a rush, plan your stay in Prague outside of main feasts and holidays like Christmas, Easter, 1st May, July-August. Prices of flights rise significantly for these dates and so accommodation in hotels.
Combine your main treatment with supplement treatments such as dentistry or dermatology treatments for a reduced price. Save money on minor medical and beauty procedures that you would undergo in your country anyway. Use your free time to visit a hairdresser, go to a massage or see a cosmetician. You will pay half price or less compared to what you would pay at home.