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Eyes Don’t Lie: An Eye Examination Can Be the First to Reveal Signs of Diabetes, High Blood Pressure or Neurological Disease
07.10.2026You may visit an ophthalmologist for a routine eye examination and leave with a recommendation to see a diabetologist, internist or neurologist. This, too, can be the outcome of a standard eye examination.
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Medical Tourism Is on the Rise: More Foreign Patients Are Travelling to the Czech Republic for Eye Surgery
24.08.2026Travel is no longer just about holidays and sightseeing. More and more people are going abroad for medical treatment to avoid long waiting times or significantly higher costs at home.
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Dry Eye Syndrome Becomes More Common During Summer. A New Hyaluronic Acid-Based Treatment May Help
04.08.2026Burning, stinging, a gritty sensation in the eyes, increased sensitivity to light, and fluctuating vision are among the most common symptoms of dry eye syndrome.
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Retinal Detachment Can Lead to Vision Loss Within Days
04.08.2026Flashes of light, the appearance of black specks resembling falling soot, or a shadow in your field of vision. Symptoms that many people tend to ignore may be the first warning signs of retinal detachment.
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Eye Surgery in Summer? A Common Myth That Doesn't Hold Up
24.06.2026Many people believe eye surgery should be avoided during summer. However, ophthalmologists say this is a myth, as eye procedures can be safely performed year-round.
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It Starts with Blurred Vision and Eye Strain: How to Recognize the Early Signs of Eye Conditions
30.04.2026Vision is one of our most important senses, yet many eye conditions develop gradually and without obvious symptoms. That is why regular eye examinations and prevention are essential.
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Spring is the highest-risk season for allergy sufferers. Eye allergies affect up to 40% of the population.
16.04.2026With the arrival of spring, the annual season of allergy-related problems begins for millions of people. Eye allergies, medically known as allergic conjunctivitis, are estimated to affect 15–40% of the world’s population. The most common symptoms include itching, redness, burning, and watery eyes, all of which can significantly reduce quality of life.
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Cataracts Are Robbing Czechs of Their Sight – Yet a Solution Exists
16.04.2026Cataracts are among the most common eye conditions, and most people will encounter them later in life. Although they are a natural consequence of the aging of the eye’s lens, their impact on daily life can be significant. Modern medicine now offers a quick, safe, and painless solution – surgery, which should not be unnecessarily delayed.
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Cataract surgery is worthwhile at any age
15.04.2026Cataracts affect millions of people worldwide. However, this condition is not limited solely to the older population, as is often mistakenly believed. Although cataracts are most commonly associated with ageing and typically affect older adults, they can also occur in younger individuals.
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Glaucoma: A Disease with Irreversible Consequences. Prevention Is Key.
11.03.2026Glaucoma, also known as the silent thief of sight, is one of the most common causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Up to half of patients are unaware of their condition, as the disease often causes no symptoms in its early stages. World Glaucoma Week, taking place this year from March 8–14, highlights the importance of prevention and early detection.
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