{"id":15994,"date":"2026-04-09T18:36:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/cataract-treatment-in-krakow\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T13:14:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T11:14:49","slug":"cataract-treatment-in-krakow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-treatment-in-krakow\/","title":{"rendered":"Cataract Surgery and Treatment in Krak\u00f3w"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cataract surgery for patients from Krak\u00f3w and Ma\u0142opolska:<\/strong> full diagnostics, procedure, and all follow-up appointments take place at our clinic at ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3 in Krak\u00f3w (Krowodrza, near Krowodrza G\u00f3rka loop). Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian personally performs the surgery. The price is <strong>11,000 PLN per eye<\/strong> and includes a premium implant \u2013 spherical, toric, or Customized \u2013 at a single rate, regardless of the chosen lens model. Qualification examination: 400 PLN. We usually schedule appointments within a few days, without a waiting list.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-cfc89614\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset has-light-bg\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-1d7225f8\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cataract Surgery in Krak\u00f3w \u2014 shortest answers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list sl-answer\">\n<li><strong>How much does cataract surgery cost?<\/strong> 11,000 PLN per eye \u2013 with a premium implant, at a single price for every lens model, including toric. The qualification examination costs 400 PLN. We state the price per eye because the implant is selected individually for each eye; we typically operate on both eyes during one session (22,000 PLN).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>How soon can I get an appointment?<\/strong> We usually offer a qualification examination appointment within a few days, and the procedure itself is planned shortly thereafter. We do not maintain waiting lists.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>How long is the waiting time for cataract surgery under NFZ in Krak\u00f3w?<\/strong> According to the NFZ Treatment Dates Information (July 2026), waiting times in Krak\u00f3w facilities range from approximately 2 weeks to over 3 months, depending on the center \u2013 the median is about one month. You can check current dates at terminyleczenia.nfz.gov.pl.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Where in Krak\u00f3w do you perform cataract surgery?<\/strong> At the SwissLaser clinic at ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3 (31-271 Krak\u00f3w), in the Krowodrza district. You can reach the Krowoderskich Zuch\u00f3w bus stop, about 190 meters from the clinic, or the Krowodrza G\u00f3rka tram loop, about 350 meters away.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>I&#8217;m coming from Katowice, Tarn\u00f3w, or Rzesz\u00f3w \u2013 how do I plan the treatment?<\/strong> Qualification is one visit (approx. 90 minutes), the procedure and the first follow-up the next day constitute a second visit, and since we typically operate on both eyes during one session, a second procedure does not need to be planned separately.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Where is the shortest waiting time for cataract surgery?<\/strong><br \/>Dates vary between facilities and change month to month. Current data is published by the NFZ in its search engine for the first available dates. Privately at our clinic, we usually schedule an appointment within 1\u20132 weeks. See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/nfz-krakow\/\">ophthalmology under NFZ in Krak\u00f3w<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>What is the latest method of cataract surgery?<\/strong><br \/>Phacoemulsification with a premium implant \u2014 trifocal, EDOF, or toric. There is also femtophacoemulsification, where some stages are performed by a femtosecond laser; its advantage over the classic method is not unequivocally confirmed in studies. The outcome is primarily determined by lens selection and measurement precision.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>How long do I need to stay in the hospital after cataract surgery?<\/strong><br \/>You don&#8217;t. The procedure is outpatient and takes 15\u201320 minutes per eye, under topical anesthesia. You return home the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"sl-proof-line has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SwissLaser in numbers:<\/strong> over 25,000 procedures performed by the chief surgeon \u00b7 clinics in Warsaw, Krak\u00f3w, Vienna, and Zurich \u00b7 Google: 5,0 (171 reviews, Krak\u00f3w) and 4,8 (258 reviews, Warsaw)<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sl-answer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cataract Surgery in Krak\u00f3w \u2013 in brief<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appointment:<\/strong> qualification examination usually within a few days, procedure 1\u20132 weeks after qualification; under NFZ in Krak\u00f3w facilities, waiting times range from approx. 2 weeks to over 3 months (median approx. one month).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> 11,000 PLN per eye with a premium implant \u2013 one price for spherical, toric, and Customized lenses; examination 400 PLN; Santander installments.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Lenses:<\/strong> monofocal, toric (astigmatism), EDOF (drivers, screen users), and trifocal (glasses-free reading) \u2013 Johnson &amp; Johnson, Bausch + Lomb, Alcon, Teleon.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Procedure:<\/strong> ultrasonic phacoemulsification through micro-incision, approx. 15 minutes per eye, topical anesthesia, return home the same day.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Where and by whom:<\/strong> SwissLaser Krak\u00f3w, ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3 (Krowodrza, free parking), operated by Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian. <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/book-an-appointment-krakow\/\">Book qualification<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the waiting time for cataract surgery under NFZ in Krak\u00f3w?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to NFZ data (Treatment Dates Information, as of July 2026), the waiting time for cataract surgery in Krak\u00f3w facilities ranges from approximately <strong>2 weeks to over 3 months<\/strong>, depending on the center \u2013 the median is about one month. Waiting lists in Ma\u0142opolska are shorter today than a few years ago, so the choice of private treatment is usually not dictated by the date, but by the type of lens. Current dates for each facility can be checked in the official search engine <a href=\"https:\/\/terminyleczenia.nfz.gov.pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">terminyleczenia.nfz.gov.pl<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At SwissLaser, we usually schedule a qualification examination within a few days, and the procedure itself \u2014 within one to two weeks of qualification. What else, besides the date, distinguishes a private procedure from a refunded one \u2014 we describe below.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFZ or private procedure? Three real differences<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This question is asked by almost every patient \u2013 and it is fully justified. Cataract surgery is refunded by the National Health Fund, so it&#8217;s worth knowing exactly what you pay for privately.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type of lens.<\/strong> Under NFZ, the standard is a monofocal implant: it restores sharp vision at one distance, glasses are needed for the rest. Multifocal, EDOF, and toric lenses (correcting astigmatism) are not covered by reimbursement.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Appointment.<\/strong> A refunded service involves a waiting list, the length of which depends on the facility and the province. With us, we usually set the procedure date within a few days.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Continuity of care.<\/strong> Privately, you know in advance who performs the surgery \u2013 with us, every procedure is performed by Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian \u2013 and who conducts the follow-up appointments. It&#8217;s the same person throughout the entire treatment path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Honestly:<\/strong> if you accept a monofocal lens and reading glasses, the NFZ operation is medically fully effective. A private procedure makes sense if you value independence from glasses, astigmatism correction, or a quick appointment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I qualify for the procedure?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cataracts no longer need to &#8216;mature&#8217;. Today&#8217;s indication is: we operate when vision impairment hinders daily functioning \u2013 driving after dark, reading, working.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Green light:<\/strong> lens opacity confirmed in examination, stable condition of the retina and optic nerve, realistic expectations for vision after the procedure.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Yellow light \u2013 requires individual assessment:<\/strong> glaucoma, advanced diabetes, AMD changes, post-laser correction status, very high myopia. The procedure is usually possible, but lens selection then requires particular caution.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Red light:<\/strong> active eye inflammation, unstable systemic diseases \u2013 we first treat the cause.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The qualification examination (400 PLN, approx. 90 minutes) is decisive: optical biometry, second-generation MS-39 anterior segment tomography with axial eye length measurement, assessment of the fundus and cornea. Based on this, we calculate the lens power and discuss what you can realistically expect after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the procedure in Krak\u00f3w proceeds<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1. Qualification examination in Krak\u00f3w:<\/strong> approx. 90 minutes, full diagnostics and selection of the lens model. You leave with a specific recommendation and price.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>2. Procedure \u2013 approx. 15 minutes per eye:<\/strong> under topical anesthesia, outpatient. The cloudy lens is removed by phacoemulsification and replaced with a premium implant. You return home the same day.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>3. Second eye:<\/strong> standard in the same session. Upon request, we operate on it at a separate time \u2013 which is why we state the price per eye. You pay exactly for what has been performed.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>4. Follow-up appointments in Krak\u00f3w:<\/strong> the first one the next day, subsequent ones according to plan. All on-site at ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3 \u2013 no travel to Warsaw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lenses we implant<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work exclusively with the latest generation implants: <strong>Johnson &amp; Johnson<\/strong> (Odyssey, PureSee), <strong>Bausch + Lomb<\/strong> (LuxSmart, Envy, LuxLife), <strong>Alcon<\/strong> (Vivity, PanOptix Pro), and <strong>Teleon<\/strong>. The choice of model does not change the price \u2013 it is a purely medical decision, resulting from the eye&#8217;s structure and your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For night drivers and people working with screens, we more often recommend EDOF lenses, which provide smooth vision from distance to intermediate distance with minimal light effects. For those expecting full independence from glasses \u2013 trifocal lenses. <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/which-lens-to-choose-for-cataract-surgery\/\">Which lens to choose \u2013 comparison and selection tool<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/edof-lenses\/\">EDOF lenses<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/trifocal-lenses-trifocal-2-0\/\">Trifocal lenses<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cataract surgery with premium implant: 11,000 PLN per eye<\/strong> \u2013 one price for every lens model, including toric. Astigmatism correction does not require an additional payment.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Qualification examination: 400 PLN<\/strong> (approx. 90 minutes).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/secondary-cataract-yag-laser-capsulotomy\/\">YAG capsulotomy for secondary cataract<\/a>: 800 PLN per eye<\/strong> \u2013 an outpatient laser procedure if the lens capsule becomes cloudy after years.<\/li>\n\n<li>Installment payment available (Santander Consumer Bank).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-price-list\/\">Full cataract price list <\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return to daily life<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Next day:<\/strong> follow-up; most patients see a clear improvement within the first 24 hours.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>First week:<\/strong> drops according to schedule, avoid rubbing the eye, swimming pool, and sauna.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>2\u20134 weeks:<\/strong> full healing; we select any necessary glasses correction if still needed.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Vision after multifocal lens:<\/strong> the brain needs time to learn to use all zones \u2013 this is a normal neuroadaptation process, lasting weeks to several months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks \u2013 honestly<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed and best-researched procedures in medicine, but every procedure carries risks. The most common late consequence is <strong>secondary cataract<\/strong> \u2013 clouding of the lens capsule, which is removed in a several-minute laser procedure with a YAG laser (800 PLN per eye). Less common are: transient corneal edema, elevated intraocular pressure, inflammation. With multifocal lenses, some patients report light effects at night during the adaptation period. We discuss all these situations before the procedure \u2013 and we manage all of them in-house, without referring elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cataract is the only eye disease we can completely reverse. The key decision is not whether to operate, but <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/which-lens-to-choose-for-cataract-surgery\/\">which lens to implant<\/a> \u2013 because it stays in the eye for the rest of your life. That&#8217;s why we dedicate 90 minutes to qualification, not 15.<\/p>\n<cite>Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who performs cataract surgery in Krak\u00f3w<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every procedure is personally performed by <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/about-us\/dr-victor-derhartunian\/\">Dr. med. univ. (Vienna) Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS<\/a> \u2013 chief surgeon at SwissLaser in Warsaw and Krak\u00f3w, and EyeLaser clinics in Vienna and Zurich. He is a native of Krak\u00f3w: born in Krak\u00f3w, studied at I Liceum Og\u00f3lnokszta\u0142c\u0105ce im. Bart\u0142omieja Nowodworskiego, and studied medicine at the University of Vienna. He learned the profession of eye surgeon from Prof. Thomas Kohnen (University Eye Clinic in Frankfurt) and Prof. Theo Seiler (IROC Institute in Zurich), who performed the world&#8217;s first laser vision correction. After years of practice in Vienna and Zurich, he also operates in his hometown \u2013 according to the same protocols that apply in all SwissLaser and EyeLaser clinics.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-slzacmakrakow\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive is-style-default\">\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How quickly does sharp vision return after cataract surgery?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most patients notice a clear improvement the very next day. Full vision stabilization occurs within a few weeks \u2013 during this time, the eye heals, and with multifocal implants, the brain adapts to the new way of seeing. Office work can usually be resumed after a few days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Will I see without glasses after the procedure?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This depends on the chosen lens. Multifocal and EDOF implants in most cases free you from glasses in daily situations; with a monofocal lens, reading glasses remain necessary. The realistic range is discussed during qualification, based on measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Who performs the procedure?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every procedure is personally performed by Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS \u2013 according to the same protocols that apply in all SwissLaser and EyeLaser clinics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>What is the difference between an NFZ-refunded lens and a premium lens?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NFZ refunds a standard monofocal lens \u2014 after surgery, glasses are usually still needed, and astigmatism remains uncorrected. Premium lenses (toric, EDOF, trifocal) simultaneously correct astigmatism or allow independence from glasses. At SwissLaser, a premium implant is at a single rate, regardless of the model.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Can both eyes be operated on the same day?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 this is our standard. Both eyes are operated on during one session, each as a separate procedure; the period when eyes see unevenly is eliminated, and there is one recovery instead of two. At the patient&#8217;s request, we operate on eyes at separate times. Under NFZ, the interval between eyes can be significantly longer, because each eye waits in line separately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Does cataract surgery hurt?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The procedure is performed under topical anesthesia \u2014 the patient feels at most a gentle touch and sees light. The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes per eye, and for several hours afterward, the eye may sting and water, which is normal and quickly passes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How to book a qualification for cataract surgery in Krak\u00f3w?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By phone at +48 12 383 33 60 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, or online via the booking page for Krak\u00f3w. During the qualification visit, we perform eye biometry and discuss available implant types along with their impact on near and distance vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to reach us in Krak\u00f3w<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SwissLaser Krak\u00f3w<\/strong><br \/>ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3, 31-271 Krak\u00f3w<br \/>Phone: +48 12 383 33 60<br \/>Monday\u2013Friday 8:00 AM\u20136:00 PM<br \/>The clinic is located in Krowodrza, near the Krowodrza G\u00f3rka tram loop, with free parking at the clinic.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/contact\/swisslaser-krakow\/\">Contact and directions<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/book-an-appointment-krakow\/\">Book an appointment<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/dla-pacjentow-spoza-krakowa\/\">Coming from outside Krak\u00f3w?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related topics<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataracts\/\">Cataract \u2013 guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-price-list\/\">Cataract price list<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/which-lens-to-choose-for-cataract-surgery\/\">Which lens to choose<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/edof-lenses\/\">EDOF lenses<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/lens-surgery\/trifocal-lenses-trifocal-2-0\/\">Trifocal lenses<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/secondary-cataract-yag-laser-capsulotomy\/\">Secondary cataract (YAG)<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-surgery-for-patients-from-silesia-treatment-in-krakow\/\">Patients from Silesia<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sl-opinie\">Our patients&#8217; opinions<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"sl-opinie-zeile wp-block-paragraph\">Google rating: <strong>Warsaw 4,8<\/strong> (reviews: 258) \u00b7 <strong>Krak\u00f3w 5,0<\/strong> (reviews: 171). All reviews, unselected and unedited, can be read directly on Google: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?cid=8928920568886604264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warsaw<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?cid=8159414379212456185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krak\u00f3w<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sl-video\">Cataracts Explained by a Surgeon<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"sl-video-wrap\" style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;border-radius:8px\">\n\n<\/div>\n\n{\n &#8220;@context&#8221;: &#8220;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;,\n &#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;VideoObject&#8221;,\n &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;Za\u0107ma, co to jest, jak si\u0119 objawia i jak sie j\u0105 leczy?&#8221;,\n &#8220;description&#8221;: &#8220;Za\u0107ma czyli naturalne zm\u0119tnienie soczewki objawia sie w starszym wieku. Objawem za\u0107my jest pogorszenie wzroku, kolory s\u0105 postrzegane mniej intensywnie. 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Za\u0107ma jest chorob\u0105 polegaj\u0105c\u0105 na m\u0119tnieniu naszej naturalnej soczewki. Tutaj widz\u0105 Pa\u0144stwo m\u0119tn\u0105 soczewk\u0119 i to jest klarowna, czysta soczewka. Jak objawia si\u0119 za\u0107ma dla pacjenta? Pacjent widzi gorzej, mniej ostro, kolory wida\u0107 mniej intensywnie. M\u0119tnienie soczewki mo\u017cna por\u00f3wna\u0107 do efektu starzenia si\u0119. Tak samo jak z wiekiem dostajemy zmarszczek, tak samo nasza naturalna soczewka m\u0119tnieje. Praktycznie ka\u017cdy z nas w pewnym wieku, niekt\u00f3rzy wcze\u015bniej, niekt\u00f3rzy p\u00f3\u017aniej, b\u0119d\u0105 mie\u0107 za\u0107m\u0119 i poddadz\u0105 si\u0119 wymianie naturalnej soczewki. Na miejsce m\u0119tnej soczewki mo\u017cna wszczepi\u0107 r\u00f3\u017cne typy nowych, nowoczesnych implant\u00f3w, soczewek. Najprostsz\u0105 metod\u0105 jest wszczepienie soczewki, kt\u00f3r\u0105 widzimy na przyk\u0142ad bardzo dobrze z dali i do czytania potrzebujemy okulary. Istnieje tak\u017ce mo\u017cliwo\u015b\u0107, \u017ce wszczepimy bardziej powiedzia\u0142bym nowoczesn\u0105 soczewk\u0119, gdzie pacjent jest tak zwana soczewka multifokalna, multifokalna, tryfokalna, gdzie pacjent nie potrzebuje okular\u00f3w ani do widzenia w dali, ani do czytania z bliska. Dzi\u0119kuje za uwag\u0119.&#8221;\n}\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for consultation and diagnostics first? See what a visit to an <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/okulista-krakow\/\">ophthalmologist at our Krakow clinic<\/a> looks like \u2014 the eligibility assessment takes approx. 90 minutes and costs PLN 400.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"sl-medical-review has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Content fact-checked by <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/about-us\/dr-victor-derhartunian\/\">Dr. med. univ. (Vienna) Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS<\/a> \u2013 refractive surgery specialist. Last verified: October 2, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-list sl-sources sl-zrodla-zacma\">\n<li>Liu YC, Wilkins M, Kim T, Malyugin B, Mehta JS. Cataracts. Lancet 2017;390(10094):600\u2013612. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/S0140-6736(17)30544-5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">doi:10.1016\/S0140-6736(17)30544-5<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>Day AC, Donachie PHJ, Sparrow JM, Johnston RL. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists\u2019 National Ophthalmology Database study of cataract surgery: report 1, visual outcomes and complications. Eye (Lond) 2015;29(4):552\u2013560. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/eye.2015.3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">doi:10.1038\/eye.2015.3<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li>National Health Fund. National Information System on Waiting Times for Medical Services \u2013 first available date, cataract surgeries. <a href=\"https:\/\/terminyleczenia.nfz.gov.pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">terminyleczenia.nfz.gov.pl<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-17ed65a1\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset sl-dojazd\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-2062b2ba\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to get to the clinic in Krakow<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you coming from Katowice, Tarn\u00f3w, Kielce, or Rzesz\u00f3w? See <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/dla-pacjentow-spoza-krakowa\/\">travel times and visit plan for patients from outside Krakow<\/a>. Our Krakow clinic is rated <strong>5.0 in 169 Google reviews<\/strong> by patients.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3, 31-271 Krakow<\/strong> \u2013 Krowodrza.<br \/>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+48123833360\">+48 12 383 33 60<\/a> \u00b7 Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bus:<\/strong> <em>Krowoderskich Zuch\u00f3w<\/em> stop about 190 m \u2013 three minutes on foot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tram:<\/strong> <em>Krowodrza G\u00f3rka<\/em> terminus about 350 m, or a 5-minute walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> at the Krowodrza G\u00f3rka terminus, there is a <em>Park and Ride<\/em> parking lot \u2013 leave your car and take the tram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train:<\/strong> <em>Krak\u00f3w \u0141obz\u00f3w<\/em> station about 890 m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=50.0874260,19.9323414\" rel=\"noopener\">Show directions on map<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-a587c1aa\" class=\"nv-cv-d nv-cv-m wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns alignfull has-1-columns has-desktop-equal-layout has-tablet-equal-layout has-mobile-equal-layout has-vertical-unset sl-silo\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-columns-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"innerblocks-wrap\">\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column-5f27ce37\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-advanced-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Other procedures in Krakow<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the same clinic, we also perform:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction-krakow\/\">Laser vision correction<\/a><\/strong><br \/>Trans-PRK, FemtoLASIK, SmartSight \u2013 from 10,000 PLN per pair of eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/phakic-icl-lenses-krakow\/\">Phakic ICL Lenses<\/a><\/strong><br \/>when laser is not enough: refractive errors up to -18 dpt, PLN 11,000 per eye<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/refractive-lens-exchange-krakow\/\">Refractive Lens Exchange<\/a><\/strong><br \/>solution after 45 years of age, also corrects presbyopia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/keratoconus-treatment-in-krakow\/\">Keratoconus Treatment<\/a><\/strong><br \/>cross-linking, CAIRS rings, diagnostics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/starczowzrocznosc-krakow\/\">Presbyopia Treatment<\/a><\/strong><br \/>PresbyMAX, EDOF lenses, monovision<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/gradowka-krakow\/\">Chalazion removal<\/a><\/strong><br \/>procedure under local anesthesia, 800 PLN per eye \u2013 only in Krak\u00f3w<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/technologies\/e-eye\/\">E-EYE Therapy<\/a><\/strong><br \/>dry eye syndrome and Meibomian gland dysfunction \u2013 only in Krak\u00f3w<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<aside class=\"slx-rel\">\n<h2>All procedures at our clinic in Krakow<\/h2>\n<p>The SwissLaser clinic at ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3 performs a full range of ophthalmic procedures. Below are other methods available in Krakow.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction-krakow\/\">Laser vision correction in Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">SmartSight, FemtoLASIK, and Trans-PRK \u2014 laser vision defect correction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/refractive-lens-exchange-krakow\/\">Refractive lens exchange (RLE) in Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Replacement of your own lens with an implant \u2014 also corrects presbyopia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/phakic-icl-lenses-krakow\/\">Phakic ICL lenses in Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Implant added without removing your own lens \u2014 for high refractive errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/starczowzrocznosc-krakow\/\">Presbyopia \u2014 treatment in Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">PresbyMAX, EDOF lenses, and monovision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/keratoconus-treatment-in-krakow\/\">Keratoconus \u2014 treatment in Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Cross-linking, CAIRS rings, and diagnostics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/gradowka-krakow\/\">Chalazion removal in Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Procedure under local anesthesia \u2014 only at the clinic in Krak\u00f3w.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/technologies\/e-eye\/\">E-EYE Therapy in Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">IRPL light for dry eye syndrome \u2014 only in Krak\u00f3w.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/contact\/swisslaser-krakow\/\">Contact and directions \u2014 Krak\u00f3w<\/a><span class=\"slx-note\">Address, public transport, parking, and opening hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" id=\"swisslaser-post-schema\">\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@graph\": [\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"MedicalWebPage\",\n   \"@id\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-treatment-in-krakow\/#medpage\",\n   \"url\": \"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-treatment-in-krakow\/\",\n   \"name\": \"Cataract Surgery and Treatment in Krak\u00f3w\",\n   \"description\": \"Private cataract surgery in Krak\u00f3w, no NFZ waiting list: qualification in a few days, procedure 1\u20132 weeks later. 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