Frequently Asked Questions
- What is cataract?
Cataract means reduced transparency (opacity) and hardening of the eye lens that is normally clear. The cloudy lens prevents rays of light from getting through to the retina. A mild degree of cataract does not have to affect seeing. The following accompanying symptoms occur when cataract progresses: blurred vision, sensitivity to glaring light, increasing short-sightedness and distortion of the observed object. Lens opacity increases over time. Lens opacity progresses at different rates. It may take years from the initial difficulties to the complete blindness but it may also take months or decades. The lens is located in the eye behind the iris. A non-cloudy lens cannot be seen in the eye. The task of the lens is to focus the rays coming into the eye so that they strike on the retina. The lens consists of a capsule, lens nucleus and lens cortex. If we compared the lens to fruits, the capsule would be the peel, the lens cortex the pulp and the nucleus the stone.
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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.