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\u201cI chose Refractive Center Prague to look after my eyesight because I trust Czech specialists, and Dr. Novak helped me out tremendously,\u201d<\/em> said Radek \u0160t\u011bp\u00e1nek, who found his far-sightedness to be an issue during his professional tennis career. \u201cI had to wear contact lenses when playing, and unfortunately, I was prescribed the wrong type in the USA. I had issues especially when playing under artificial light and on indoor tennis courts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Radek also shared that in tennis, eagle-sharp vision is a must. \u201cIt was only thanks to Dr. Novak\u2019s experience, knowledge, and empathy that we were eventually able to hand-pick the right lenses that I found comfortable. Back then, I kept sharing my impressions with him \u2013 what bothered me and what worked for me. We even communicated over the phone when I was overseas. Today, I finally have contact lenses that make me feel normal again,\u201d<\/em> adds Radek.<\/p>\n

He also considered laser eye surgery, but after evaluating his high prescription and specific condition, we could not recommend that he go ahead. Radek tried wearing glasses too, but he found them distracting and often suffered from headaches. Therefore, suitable contact lenses became the ideal solution for him.<\/p>\n

Although he played professional tennis for many years with several dioptres in each eye, he never felt it was a problem. \u201cI guess I got used to the way I was seeing and didn\u2019t register it as an issue. Truth be told, once I was thoroughly examined, Dr. Novak was in awe of how I managed to hit the tennis ball at all. When I told him I played professional tennis and was in the world\u2019s top 50, he nearly fainted.\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019re honoured that such a world-class tennis player entrusted us with his eyesight \u2013 when he could have chosen any eye clinic in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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