{"id":26632,"date":"2026-08-30T20:57:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T18:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/laser-eye-correction-for-patients-from-katowice-procedure-in-krakow\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T09:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T07:50:34","slug":"laser-eye-correction-for-patients-from-katowice-procedure-in-krakow","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-eye-correction-for-patients-from-katowice-procedure-in-krakow\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Eye Correction for Patients from Katowice \u2014 Procedure in Krakow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you live in Silesia and are looking for laser eye correction? <strong>To be clear: we do not have a clinic in Katowice.<\/strong> We operate in Krakow at ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3 \u2014 an hour&#8217;s drive via the A4 motorway from the center of Katowice. Patients from Silesia are a regular group for us, and we plan visits to minimize the number of trips.  <\/p>\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 Krakow, Warsaw, Vienna, and Zurich \u00b7 Google: 5,0 (171 reviews, Krakow) and 4,8 (258 reviews, Warsaw)<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take to get to the clinic in Krakow?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>From<\/th><th>By Car<\/th><th>By Train<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Katowice<\/td><td>approx. 1 h 15 min (A4) <\/td><td>approx. 1 h (IC to Krak\u00f3w G\u0142\u00f3wny) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sosnowiec<\/td><td>approx. 1 h 10 min <\/td><td>approx. 1 h 10 min <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gliwice<\/td><td>approx. 1 h 30 min (A4) <\/td><td>approx. 1 h 30 min <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bielsko-Bia\u0142a<\/td><td>approx. 1 h 20 min (S1\/A4) <\/td><td>approx. 2 h <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cz\u0119stochowa<\/td><td>approx. 1 h 40 min <\/td><td>approx. 2 h <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Krak\u00f3w G\u0142\u00f3wny station, you can reach the clinic in 15\u201320 minutes by tram towards the Krowodrza G\u00f3rka loop (350 m from the clinic) or by taxi. The nearest bus stop \u2014 Krowoderskich Zuch\u00f3w \u2014 is 190 m from the entrance. Drivers have parking spaces at the clinic and the P&amp;R Krowodrza G\u00f3rka parking lot.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Methods We Perform<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FemtoLASIK<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using 7D technology, from PLN 11,000 for both eyes. The fastest return to sharp vision \u2014 most patients see clearly the next day. <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/femtolasik\/\">Method details<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SmartSight (Lenticule Extraction)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flapless method with SCHWIND ATOS laser \u2014 from PLN 13,600 for both eyes. Krakow is one of four SCHWIND reference centers led by Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian. <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/smartsight\/\">Method details<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PresbyMAX<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presbyopia correction for people over 40 who want to read without glasses. <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/presbymax\/\">Method details<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Plan Your Treatment When Coming from Silesia<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Qualification<\/strong> \u2014 one visit, approx. 90 minutes. After the pupil-dilating examination, you must not drive for several hours: come by train or with an accompanying person.  <\/li><li><strong>Procedure<\/strong> \u2014 the date is set after qualification, taking travel into account.<\/li><li><strong>First follow-up<\/strong> \u2014 usually the day after the procedure, which is why we recommend patients from Silesia stay overnight in Krakow.<\/li><li><strong>Further follow-ups<\/strong> \u2014 some of these can, after consultation with the treating physician, be performed by an ophthalmologist closer to your place of residence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have described the full visit plan on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/dla-pacjentow-spoza-krakowa\/\">for patients from outside Krakow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Procedures in Krakow<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/cataract-surgery-for-patients-from-silesia-treatment-in-krakow\/\">Cataract Surgery \u2014 for Patients from Silesia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/phakic-icl-lenses-krakow\/\">ICL Phakic Lenses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/refractive-lens-exchange-krakow\/\">Refractive lens exchange<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/keratoconus-treatment-in-krakow\/\">Keratoconus Treatment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction-krakow\/\">Laser Eye Correction \u2014 Clinic in Krakow<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions from Patients from Silesia<\/h2>\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-sl-kat-faq\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive is-style-default\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Does SwissLaser have a clinic in Katowice?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. We operate in Krakow at ul. Kluczborska 15\/U3 \u2013 about an hour&#8217;s drive via the A4 motorway from the center of Katowice. Patients from Silesia are a regular group for us, and we plan visits to minimize the number of trips.   <\/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>How many times do I need to come to Krakow?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually three times: qualification examination (about 90 minutes), day of the procedure, and the first follow-up the next morning. Some further follow-ups can, after consultation with the treating physician, be performed by an ophthalmologist closer to your place of residence. <\/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>Can I return to Silesia on the day of the procedure?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first follow-up takes place the next morning, so we recommend patients from Silesia stay overnight in Krakow. After the follow-up, you can safely return home. Do not drive on the day of the procedure \u2013 come by train or with an accompanying person.  <\/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>Can I drive after the qualification examination?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not for several hours \u2013 we dilate pupils for the fundus examination. From Krak\u00f3w G\u0142\u00f3wny station, you can reach the clinic in 15\u201320 minutes, so it&#8217;s most convenient to come by train for qualification. <\/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>How much does laser eye correction cost for patients from Silesia?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same as for everyone: from PLN 10,000 for both eyes (Trans-PRK) through PLN 11,000 (FemtoLASIK) to PLN 15,000 (SmartSight Nova). The qualification examination costs PLN 400. Installment payments are available through Santander Consumer Bank.  <\/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>Does the same surgeon operate in Krakow as in Warsaw?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Dr. med. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS, operates in both clinics using the same SCHWIND technology and at the same prices. Patients rate the Krakow clinic 5.0 on Google.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full visit plan for patients from outside Krakow: <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/dla-pacjentow-spoza-krakowa\/\">how to plan your visit<\/a>. Criteria and course of examination: <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/laser-vision-correction\/eligibility-for-laser-vision-correction\/\">qualification for laser eye correction<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading sl-opinie\">Our Patients&#8217; Reviews<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"sl-opinie-zeile wp-block-paragraph\">Google rating: <strong>Warsaw 4,8<\/strong> (reviews: 258) \u00b7 <strong>Krakow 5,0<\/strong> (reviews: 171). Read all reviews, unselected and unedited, 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\">Krakow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have questions about travel or organizing visits? <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/contact\/swisslaser-krakow\/\">Contact the clinic in Krakow<\/a> \u2014 tel. +48 12 383 33 60, or <a href=\"https:\/\/swisslaser.pl\/en\/book-an-appointment\/book-an-appointment-krakow\/\">book an appointment online<\/a>. <\/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 a specialist in refractive surgery. 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