Frequently Asked Questions
- What is long-sightedness? What is hypermetropia?
Long-sightedness is an English name for hypermetropia. It is a plus refractive defect. Long-sightedness is corrected with converging lenses - diopter glasses with a plus (+) mark. The eyeball is too short in the case of long-sightedness. Long-distance refracted rays meet behind the retina. A long-sighted person cannot mostly see in the distance and cannot see up close either. Unfortunately, there is no advantage in the disorder (contrary to a short-sighted person who cannot see well in the distance, but can see up close and does not usually need glasses to read). Long-sightedness of up to cca +5 diopters can be corrected with laser surgery. ICL-type surgery is a better solution for more serious disorders. RLE and PRELEX-type surgery is sometimes a better solution for people over 35 years of age.
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Find Your Like In Prague
Prague is not just a beautifully preserved imprint of past centuries but also a thriving capital city that offers loads of activities for everyone.
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- accessing our travel section,
- visiting the Czech Tourism site or
- going through daily trips offered in cooperation with our partner Prague Sightseeing Tours.
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.