Keratoconus treatment for patients from Krakow, Lesser Poland, and Silesia: MS-39 tomography with epithelial mapping, crosslinking using any protocol (including sub400 and with laser), ICL lenses for stable keratoconus, qualification and follow-ups for CAIRS rings. All at the SwissLaser clinic at Kluczborska 15\/U3 Street in Krakow (Krowodrza). Treatment is provided by Dr. Victor Derhartunian, who has been performing crosslinking since 2007 and learned the method from its creator, Prof. Theo Seiler in Zurich. Prices: crosslinking PLN 3,600, CXL with laser PLN 8,700, CAIRS PLN 16,000, ICL PLN 11,000, qualification PLN 400.<\/p>\n\n
SwissLaser in numbers: crosslinking since 2007, method learned from Prof. Theo Seiler in Zurich \u00b7 over 25,000 refractive procedures by the chief surgeon \u00b7 MS-39 and Anterion tomography \u00b7 one team in Warsaw, Krakow, Vienna, and Zurich \u00b7 Google: 4,8 (Warsaw) and 5,0 (Krakow)<\/p>\n\n
The clinic at Kluczborska 15 Street is located in Krowodrza, near the Krowodrza G\u00f3rka loop with a Park and Ride parking lot, 15 minutes by tram from the Main Railway Station. We accept keratoconus patients from all over southern Poland. We plan qualification and the procedure on one or two consecutive days; in Krakow, we also fit rigid and scleral lenses, so full vision rehabilitation can be carried out in one place.<\/p>\n\n
Keratoconus is treated in two steps, and this distinction is crucial for a good decision.<\/p>\n\n
Keratoconus is diagnosed tomographically, not based on worsening vision. The second-generation MS-39 tomograph maps the epithelium and corneal stroma separately, detects the disease before acuity changes, and allows for objective assessment of keratoconus progression. It is complemented by Anterion biometry. Qualification takes 60\u201390 minutes and costs PLN 400; discontinue soft lenses 7 days prior, rigid lenses 3\u20134 weeks prior.<\/p>\n\n
Report quickly if: your eyeglass prescription changes every few months, astigmatism increases, glasses do not provide sharp vision, there is a family history of keratoconus, or you are under 25 and rub your eyes due to allergies. In young individuals, the disease progresses fastest.<\/p>\n\n
Crosslinking has been funded by the NFZ since September 2023, but in a limited number of hospitals and with waiting times ranging from several weeks to several months, depending on the facility and region. For progressive keratoconus in a young person, this time matters: crosslinking stops the disease at the stage it is found. If you choose NFZ, first undergo tomography to know how much safe time you have. Laser variants, sub400, and CAIRS are only available privately.<\/p>\n\n
We tell every patient before the procedure: crosslinking does not improve visual acuity. Its purpose is to stop the disease. Some patients observe a slight improvement over time as the cornea flattens, but this should not be expected. For several days after the procedure, there is discomfort and blurred vision. If vision improvement is needed, we discuss the laser variant, CAIRS rings, ICL lens, or rigid lenses; these are separate decisions.<\/p>\n\n
\nCrosslinking is a procedure performed to prevent the need for a corneal transplant ten years later. It does not provide an effect that the patient will see the next day; it provides stability. For young patients with progressive keratoconus, this is the most important decision in the entire treatment.<\/p>\nDr. med. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n
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Do you treat keratoconus in children in Krakow?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>\nYes, in teenagers who cooperate during the procedure, under topical anesthesia. Younger children are operated on under general anesthesia in Vienna.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n
Do post-procedure follow-ups have to take place in Krakow?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>\nThe follow-up the next day and after one month, yes. Tomographies after 6 and 12 months can be performed in your city, and you can send us the results for comparison.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
How to reach us in Krak\u00f3w<\/h2>\n\n
SwissLaser Clinic, Kluczborska 15\/U3 Street, 31-271 Krakow (Krowodrza), near the Krowodrza G\u00f3rka loop, tel. +48 12 383 33 60, Monday\u2013Friday 8:00 AM\u20136:00 PM. Tram: Krowodrza G\u00f3rka loop 350 m. Bus: Krowoderskich Zuch\u00f3w stop 190 m. Car: free parking at the clinic and Park and Ride at the loop; from Katowice via A4 motorway and then the bypass, exit Krakow Modlnica. Train: Krakow \u0141obz\u00f3w station 890 m.<\/p>\n\n
\nBook an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\nPreliminary Eligibility Assessment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nVideo: how to treat keratoconus<\/h2>\n\n
Dr. Victor Derhartunian in 54 seconds: can keratoconus be effectively treated and what to do for advanced keratoconus. Video from the SwissLaser channel.<\/p>\n\n
<\/div>\n\nOur Patients’ Reviews<\/h2>\n\n
Google rating: Warsaw 4,8<\/strong> (reviews: 258) \u00b7 Krakow 5,0<\/strong> (reviews: 171). All reviews, unedited and unselected, can be read directly on Google: Warsaw<\/a> \u00b7 Krakow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
Related topics<\/h2>\n\n
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- Keratoconus: a complete guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n
- Crosslinking: protocols, procedure, price<\/a><\/li>\n\n
- CAIRS rings<\/a><\/li>\n\n
- Keratoconus treatment price list<\/a><\/li>\n\n
- ICL lenses in Krakow<\/a><\/li>\n\n
- Keratoconus treatment in Warsaw<\/a><\/li>\n\n
- How to prepare for qualification<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Content medically verified by Dr. med. univ. (Vienna) Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, FWCRS, a surgeon performing crosslinking since 2007. Last updated: September 6, 2026.<\/p>\n\n
<\/div>\n\nHow to get to the clinic in Krakow<\/h2>\n\n
Kluczborska 15\/U3 Street, 31-271 Krakow<\/strong> \u2013 Krowodrza.
Phone: +48 12 383 33 60<\/a> \u00b7 Crosslinking in Krakow<\/a> \u00b7 Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n
- Bus:<\/strong> Krowoderskich Zuch\u00f3w<\/em> stop about 190 m \u2013 three minutes on foot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tram:<\/strong> Krowodrza G\u00f3rka<\/em> terminus about 350 m, or a 5-minute walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- By car:<\/strong> at the Krowodrza G\u00f3rka terminus, there is a Park and Ride<\/em> parking lot \u2013 leave your car and take the tram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Train:<\/strong> Krak\u00f3w \u0141obz\u00f3w<\/em> station about 890 m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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<\/div>\n\nOther procedures in Krakow<\/h2>\n\n
In the same clinic, we also perform:<\/p>\n\n
Laser vision correction<\/a><\/strong>
Trans-PRK, FemtoLASIK, SmartSight \u2013 from PLN 10,000 for both eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhakic ICL Lenses<\/a><\/strong>
when laser is not enough: refractive errors up to -18 dpt, PLN 11,000 per eye<\/p>\n\n\n\nRefractive Lens Exchange<\/a><\/strong>
solution after 45 years of age, also corrects presbyopia<\/p>\n\n\n\nCataract treatment<\/a><\/strong>
removal of clouded lens with premium implant<\/p>\n\n\n\nPresbyopia Treatment<\/a><\/strong>
PresbyMAX, EDOF lenses, monovision<\/p>\n\n\n\n