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Radek Štěpánek

Radek Štěpánek

Professional tennis player - Czech Republic

„I picked the Refractive Centre Prague to look after my eyesight because I trust Czech specialists and Dr Novak helped me out tremendously.“

Patrik Eliáš

Patrik Eliáš

Professional ice-hockey player – Czech Republic/USA

“I spend most of my time in the USA where I play the NHL. I meet genuine medical experts who solve my health problems there. I am pleased that when I return to my home country – the Czech Republic – I can also find the same professionalism, expertise, and care as in the USA, for example in facilities such as the Refractive Center Prague. ”

Kathryn Buttler

Kathryn Buttler

Manager – Great Britain

“Having LASIK surgery at this clinic has revolutionized my life. The operation was painless and efficient, and I greatly admired the time and effort the doctors gave to explaining the surgery and its potential risks. I feel like a born-again visionary with an evangelical need to tell the world about the benefits of this miraculous surgery.”

Jens Oliver Haas

Jens Oliver Haas

Writer, scriptwriter, journalist – Germany

“Never before did I feel so well at a medical facility. Not only the attractive price was important. What made a great impression to me were the thorough tests and friendly, professional, and transparent approach of the staff during the tests, who explained everything to me. 10 hours after the surgery I had 100% vision, with a rising trend. Thank you!”

Catalina Peña Serna

Catalina Peña Serna

QA Manager – Colombia

“I had great recommendations for Dr Novák at the Refractive Center Prague, and all the recommendation were right! The team at RCP was very professional, helpful and friendly all the time. The doctors were always kind and responsive to all of my questions and concerns. After the surgery the service didn’t change! Assistance throughout the recovery period was excellent and very professional. RCP offers English-speaking staff and support 24 hours which was very important for me! Thank you for your great job!!”

Theodoros Giatras

Theodoros Giatras

Businessman – Zakynthos

“Prior to LASIK surgery on my eyes, I was afraid, especially as the operation was to be carried out in a foreign country. The visit to RCP and the first contact with the staff was really a pleasant surprise. Due to the excellent scientific training of the employees and their many-year experience, I have never doubted the success of this operation. I now have a new life – a life without glasses. For that I am very grateful to the RCP in Prague and particularly to Dr Novák.”

Alessandra Ruggieri

Alessandra Ruggieri

Student – Switzerland

“I recommend this surgery to anyone no matter what their age. My life has changed dramatically after the surgery. Now everything seems so easy. I can travel more freely. I can do any sport without fear of breaking glasses or loosing contact lenses. Simply, I feel free, dynamic, and much more spontaneous. I am very happy that I underwent the surgery at the RCP and I know for sure that I will never regret it.”

Travis Dow

Travis Dow

Account Manager – USA

“I am sure I have made the right choice and would recommend the Refractive Center Prague to anyone trying to make that choice. The entire staff was very nice and caring. The surgery itself is hardly worth mentioning; it was less than 5 minutes, completely painless with only an itchy feeling the next day. I had 20/20 vision the very next morning.”

Simona Conti

Simona Conti

Manager – Italy

“I remember that I was terrorized about the surgery. My eyes were thoroughly checked, and the service provided from the team was perfect and I could choose between German and English, so I did not have to use my basic Czech… During the operation Dr Novák described every single action and did all he could to make me feel at ease – 4 months have already gone by and I can now see perfectly. Contact lenses and glasses goodbye! Yes, this was definitely my best spent money!”

Riku Heinonen

Riku Heinonen

Manager – Finland

“If you are considering laser surgery, I’d definitely recommend to go for it. It really has a positive impact on your life. And when you think about the place where to do it, I’d highly recommend RCP. Overall the operation itself is extremely quick, not more than 20 minutes in total and both eyes operated. Amazing! I have only positive things to say about their staff and Dr Klečka and Dr Novák.”

Mila Matijevič

Mila Matijevič

Assistant – Bulgaria

“I’m grateful for this surgery, which I consider a miracle. I underwent the surgery in the evening after work, then slept there and saw clearly in the morning! The slight scratching sensation in my eyes, which I also used to have when wearing contact lenses, is negligible and can’t be considered painful at all. This is a wonderful experience that I tell all of my friends and would recommend it heartily. It will also pay off from a financial point of view, as compared to the price of contact lenses.”

Miloš Forman

Director, scriptwriter, actor – USA

“Senior Consultant Dr Novák successfully performed cataract surgery on this world-renowned director and playwright in 2007. It is a great honour that this man, who could have easily been operated anywhere in the world, chose us.”

Dr Sonja Dänzer

Dr Sonja Dänzer

Manager – Switzerland

“To undergo laser surgery at RCP has been one of the best decisions of my life. Prices were much more affordable than in Switzerland. The team at RCP was very friendly and Dr Novák extremely competent and confidence inspiring. When I woke up the next morning, I opened my eyes – and for the first time in 25 years I could SEE! The surgery was a huge success and I am truly grateful for the increased quality of life it has granted me.”

Ola Mohn

Ola Mohn

Painter – Norway

“I heard that the surgeons at this clinic have been using LASIK for more than 20 000 operations. Therefore, I had no doubt about going to Prague to do this operation. It is also about three times more expensive to do this surgery in Norway. Now, three weeks later I have a perfect vision and no problems with my eyes. I’m very glad that I did this. And I want to thank the people at RCP. They were very kind and helpful, and they made me feel comfortable both before, during and after surgery.”

Gill M. Vahey

Gill M. Vahey

Retiree – Ireland

“The Clinic, which is in the city centre, is well equipped and very modern. The staff is wonderful, extremely efficient and the personal attention that I received was excellent. The cost including hotels, fares, spending money and surgery on both eyes approximately €3,000 Euros compared with nearly €5,000 Euros here in Ireland just for the surgery. I had two lovely, very enjoyable holidays as well as getting my eyes fixed. I can now drive without glasses.”

Chris Pitman

Chris Pitman

Taekwon-Do teacher – Great Britain

“These guys are simply the best. The operation is absolutely nothing to worry about and completely pain free. The following morning: THAT’S IT I CAN SEE, BUT NO LENSES, TOTALLY LIFE CHANGING!! To anyone who is considering this procedure, this is the way to do it. You will save £1000s, have the best staff and surgeon to look after you and also have a break in the beautiful city of Prague. THERE ARE NO NEGATIVES.”

Dr Lubica Kupcová

Dr Lubica Kupcová

Doctor – Slovakia/Germany

“I was thinking a long time about undergoing the eye laser surgery, but I was also afraid of it. Not only Dr Novák, but all his employees where very helpful, kind and reassuring. The procedure was fast, done in one step. The next day I could see sharp – the first time in my life. After one year, I still see perfect, it is a wonderful feeling. I can only recommend this surgery – especially with the exquisite care at the Refractive Center Prague.”

Thomas Nakai

Thomas Nakai

Manager – Denmark

“Before the surgery, I was a little worried, but was surprised at how painless and easy it was. The operation does not take so long, and the staff is super professional and speaks perfect English. I highly recommend the operation to anyone with impaired vision. It was clearly worth the money and should be seen as a long-term investment. The amount of money I would have to use the rest of my life on contact lenses and glasses are saved within 4–5 years. If you do it in Prague, get it done here.”

Andreea Ramona Tuscu

Andreea Ramona Tuscu

Accountant – Romania

“I am really happy that I had the courage to do this laser eye surgery and I was really inspired to choose this great clinic. The surgery itself was not as difficult as I expected, the preparation process takes more than the surgery itself and it is not a painful process at all. I was really happy that the personnel from the clinic was speaking English, as this sometimes is a big issue in the medical institutes. The surgery itself was not a painful process at all. I don’t regret taking this opportunity and definitely I would do it again, if would be the case.”

Pascal Schmid

Pascal Schmid

Student – Switzerland

“At first, I was a little bit nervous but when I entered Dr Novák’s clinic, I immediately felt comfortable. The team was very friendly and patient with all my questions and had answers that took my fear away. The operation went very fast and the next day I could already see perfectly without wearing glasses or contact lenses. I can recommend it to everyone, and I am very thankful that I can see the world with new eyes.”

Nikol Kučerová

Nikol Kučerová

Acrobatic skier – Czech Republic

“I now see much better than I ever did with contact lenses. I can distinguish objects and letters at a great distance. In the past, I could never do this. Not even with glasses. Waking up every morning and seeing perfectly straight away is a fantastic feeling after all those years.”

Nicholas Pedley

Nicholas Pedley

Insurance broker – Great Britain

“I travelled from the UK to Prague for lens replacement surgery with Dr Novák in late August 2019. I have worn glasses or contact lenses for the last 35. I was recommended the RCP by a colleague who also had lens replacement surgery. The results of the surgery are simply staggering. I now have sharp, bright vision as well as losing the astigmatism and cataracts. The clinic provides a very professional service and Dr Novák is very skilled.”

Serena Goodwin

Serena Goodwin

Housewife – USA

“The expense was less than half of what it is in San Francisco. Great experience!! Office was professional, easy to get to, procedure easy, doctor great(!), easy to communicate (I speak no Czech). Nurses were pleasant, straight forward, office was clean and comfortable, offered tea or coffee snacks too! I found it beyond magical to wake up in Prague without needing any help seeing. I wake up every day thankful that I was able to get this surgery done at this clinic.”

David Thorogood

David Thorogood

Surveyor - Great Britain

“My prescription was very complex and I had to spend my life carrying around various pairs of glasses for different circumstances and contact lenses and prescription sun-glasses. The post-surgery results were an instantaneous improvement in my vision.
I really can’t recommend Peter Novak and his team highly enough for what they have done for me, which is nothing less than life changing. I just wish I had found them earlier in my adult life, but better late than never.”

Karolína Kokešová

Karolína Kokešová

Miss Global 2019

„It was an amazing feeling to get up and just see perfectly straight away! This is how the model, Czech Miss and Miss Global 2019 from Mexico describes her feelings shortly after her laser eye surgery.“

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