{"id":185359,"date":"2022-02-03T09:47:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T07:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmedicover.mcdevelop.hu\/surgeries-inpatient-care\/ophthalmic-surgeries\/cataract-surgery-and-artificial-lens-implantation\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T08:21:17","slug":"cataract-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/surgeries-inpatient-care\/ophthalmic-surgeries\/cataract-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Cataract surgery and artificial lens implantation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"185359\" class=\"elementor elementor-185359\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52a64c51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"52a64c51\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-653b24a2 sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_fly_static\" data-id=\"653b24a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b018bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28b018bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618998835881\" >Cataract surgery and artificial lens implantation<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1558450220995 vc_row-has-fill shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"select-minta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579188958637\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618998872777\" >What is cataract?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cataract is a common disease, with nearly 70 000 cataract surgeries performed in Hungary each year. Cataract is the greying of the lens of the eye. The greater the degree of blurred vision is, the greater the vision impairment. It can occur in one eye, but it can appear in both at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579188965711\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since age is one of the biggest risk factors for the disease, it most commonly occurs over the age of 65. Rarely, it may occur at a younger age, especially in case of familial occurrence. In some cases, it can also be a congenital disease.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The older someone is, the better their chances of developing cataracts, but there are other risk factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">smoking<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">diabetes<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">diseases associated with a weakened immune system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579188972201\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1716964766925\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Book an appointment!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to help!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"tel:+3614653131\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon none\"><\/i> +36 1 465 3131<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1618998995998\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Send us a message!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to answer every question!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  popup-mutet vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/kapcsolat\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon far fa-comment-dots\"><\/i> Send a message!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618999009905\" >What are the symptoms of cataract?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/40444264_ml-500x500-1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Cataract\" title=\"Cataract\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The \u201cnatural\u201d part of aging is that if our vision becomes a little blurred over time, glasses are needed to read the newspaper, or our eye lens becomes a bit blurrier.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, it is not at all natural if we can no longer read traffic signs with glasses, we cannot drive or work, hence our daily lives are affected by the deterioration of our vision. In such cases, it is recommended to visit an ophthalmologist as soon as possible so that the problem can be identified and treated in time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The development of cataract is an irreversible process. The only treatment is surgery. However, there is no need to be scared, as long as the vision impairment is mild and the complaints are tolerable, there is time to consider the surgery&#8217;s timing. Cataract surgery is a low-risk, extremely safe, routine procedure that rarely involves complications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cataract surgery is recommended when:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">It makes work impossible (e.g. in case of driver, machine operator or other professions where vision is essential)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You have lost 30% of your vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">In any other case recommended by your ophthalmologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618999035890\" >How is the procedure done?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The eye is anaesthetized with eye drops before the operation, so you will not feel any pain during the surgery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anaesthesia or injection is used only under individual circumstances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During cataract surgery, the ophthalmologist makes a very small (less than 3 mm) incision in the cornea. Through this, the ophthalmologist uses ultrasound to break up the lens into small pieces, which is then removed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The artificial lens, which has been pre-selected by your doctor, is then implanted. The cutting wound closes automatically without stitches. No blood vessels are affected during the procedure, there is no bleeding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the end of the surgery, you will receive a dressing for your eyes, which you are advised to leave on for 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After 1-2 hours of observation, you can leave <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/clinics-and-partners\/medicare-clinic-hospital-and-advanced-diagnostic-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medicare Hospital<\/a>, therefore if no complications occur during the procedure, there is no need for a hospital stay of several days. We recommend that you ask a family member or acquaintance to take you home, as it is not yet allowed to drive.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vc_single_image-img\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/46722814_ml-500x500-1.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Cataract surgery\" title=\"Cataract surgery\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618999094993\" >What are the advantages and disadvantages of cataract surgery?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have limited vision, surgery is your only option to see clearly again with minimal risk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">+ Cataract surgery is a short and routine procedure<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">+ Does not come with any pain during or after surgery<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">+ Significant improvement in vision is expected compared to the preoperative state<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">+ You may no longer need to wear glasses (depending on the type of artificial lens you choose)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; Over time (years later) posterior capsule opacity (PCO) can develop which can be eliminated with a 2-3 minute laser procedure<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8211; In extremely rare cases, vision may be worse than before surgery<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By following the pre- and post-surgery advice, you can greatly reduce the potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Am I fit for surgery?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In each case, your doctor will decide if the expected benefits of the surgery outweigh the potential risks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, there are certain situations where the intervention is more dangerous:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">older people are more fragile and may experience complications more often<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">if you have more than one eye disease at a time, cataract surgery is not always recommended<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course, following your doctor\u2019s instructions after surgery can minimize any potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618999158264\" >How do I prepare for surgery?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Certain tests are needed before cataract surgery. This gives your doctor the opportunity to weigh the risks and assess your general health. With a complete blood count and ECG, your ophthalmologist will make a decision as to whether the procedure can be performed safely for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You do not need to stop taking your medicines (e.g. blood thinners, insulin, heart medicines) with one exception: if you are taking a dietary supplement for prostate problems, do not take it for months before the operation as they may affect the success of the surgery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You should also eat in the morning of the surgery, and we even recommend that you have breakfast and drink enough fluids.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618999177641\" >What type of lens do I get and what happens to my vision after surgery?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The goal of cataract surgery is to restore vision to the state before the occurrence of cataract. This is achieved by removing the greyed, blurred lens and implanting an artificial lens.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, it is also possible, as a secondary goal, to improve vision. If you have been forced to wear glasses &#8211; you are near of farsighted &#8211; it is also possible to implant a corrective artificial lens. This way, your vision can be completely recovered, no additional glasses are required.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before the procedure, your doctor will examine your eyes and design the right artificial lens consulting with you.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618999197420\" >What do I have to do after cataract surgery?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will probably not be strained by the intervention. After just a few hours of observation, you can leave our hospital and continue to rest in your home. The use of antibiotic eye drops is recommended to prevent possible infections and pain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is not necessary to be at bed rest and avoid physical activity. You can continue your daily routine without any problems. You can also read, watch TV and drive. You only need to stay away from lifting heavy objects for two weeks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although minor inconveniences may occur, they are rare and mild. However, it is important to know that even though the greyed, defective lens will be removed and replaced by a suitable artificial lens, vision improvement will not be immediate. It takes the eye a few days to adapt to the changes and restore vision. Complete recovery can be declared after four weeks.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Szem\u00e9szeti m\u0171t\u00e9tek\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/szemeszeti-mutet-1024x683-1-410x273.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1618999218586\" >Is follow-up examination necessary after surgery?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is important to have follow-up examinations regularly after cataract surgery so that your doctor can see that your eye is healing properly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first check-up takes place the day after the intervention, the second after 1 week, and the last one 4 weeks later. Then we usually prescribe glasses as well. If you do not live in the country or city where the surgery was performed, the last follow-up may be done at your place of residence. Follow-up examinations are not recommended to be missed as they are in your interest and will promote recovery.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1728906172050 vc_row-has-fill shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What is included in the price of our surgeries?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">costs of the surgery <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">costs of anesthesia (local or general anesthesia, postoperative pain relief)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">the costs of the planned hospital stay and care <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">necessary medicines and certain medical aids during the stay<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">inpatient physiotherapy treatment (if necessary for rehabilitation) <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">if necessary, the fee for the planned histological examination <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">the price of the first follow-up examination<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What additional costs might be expected?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">implants <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">consultation with the anesthesiologist (must be done in Medicare)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">pre-operative examinations (if performed by us) <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">in case of blood group antibody positivity, the blood matching <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ryNqvb\">fee <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">hotel service fee for extra care days<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">aids for further rehabilitation <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">accompanying person staying in the hospital<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">day (with one meal) 25 000 HUF <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" style=\"letter-spacing: 0px;\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">night (full board) 70 000 HUF<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>furthermore, if necessary, the cost of the 2nd follow-up examination is the fee of the specialist examination -50%, the cost of the 3rd follow-up examination is the fee of the specialist examination -30%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >The course of the surgery<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc-hoverbox-wrapper  vc-hoverbox-shape--rounded vc-hoverbox-align--center vc-hoverbox-direction--default vc-hoverbox-width--100\"  ontouchstart=\"\">\n  <div class=\"vc-hoverbox\">\n    <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-inner\">\n      <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block vc-hoverbox-front\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mutet-elott.jpg);\">\n        <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block-inner vc-hoverbox-front-inner\">\n            \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block vc-hoverbox-back\" style=\"background-color: #ebebeb;\">\n        <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block-inner vc-hoverbox-back-inner\">\n            <h2 style=\"text-align:center\">Before surgery<\/h2>\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">pre-surgery specialist consultation, where the specific surgical proposal is made<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">consultation with the Case Manager\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">general information <\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">if necessary<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> preparation of a written quotation <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">booking surgery and preliminary examination appointments <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">payment<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">carrying out pre-operative examinations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"lRu31\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"> <span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">arrival for surgery<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc-hoverbox-wrapper  vc-hoverbox-shape--rounded vc-hoverbox-align--center vc-hoverbox-direction--default vc-hoverbox-width--100\"  ontouchstart=\"\">\n  <div class=\"vc-hoverbox\">\n    <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-inner\">\n      <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block vc-hoverbox-front\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mutet-napjan.jpg);\">\n        <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block-inner vc-hoverbox-front-inner\">\n            \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block vc-hoverbox-back\" style=\"background-color: #ebebeb;\">\n        <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-block-inner vc-hoverbox-back-inner\">\n            <h2 style=\"text-align:center\">On the day of surgery<\/h2>\n            <ul style=\"font-size: 9px;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">arrival at Medicare Hospital at 6:30<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">check-in at the reception on the ground floor<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">occupying a room accompanied by a nurse, who provides information<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">morning visit with the specialist physician and anesthesiologist<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">surgery<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">postoperative monitoring<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">afternoon visit with the specialist physician<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">constant anesthesiology specialist monitoring in the postoperative period<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">discharge (with an accompanying person), final report and handing over a certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc-hoverbox-wrapper  vc-hoverbox-shape--rounded vc-hoverbox-align--center vc-hoverbox-direction--default vc-hoverbox-width--100\"  ontouchstart=\"\">\n  <div class=\"vc-hoverbox\">\n    <div class=\"vc-hoverbox-inner\">\n      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