Dr. Marek Novak

Dr. Marek Novak is a consultant ophthalmologist at University Hospital Bratislava with 18 years of specialist experience, specialising in cataract surgery, retinal disorders, and corneal disease. He holds MD, PhD, and FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) qualifications — the FEBO being a prestigious European credential requiring written and clinical examination assessed by the European Board of Ophthalmology. Slovakia's University Hospital Bratislava provides a comprehensive ophthalmic service including surgical and medical management of eye disease to European standards. Dr. Novak's FEBO qualification and PhD reflect his dual role as a clinician and academic contributor to ophthalmology in Central Europe.

Dr. Novak completed his MD at Comenius University Faculty of Medicine in Bratislava and undertook ophthalmology residency and specialist training at University Hospital Bratislava. He earned his PhD contributing research to ophthalmology, and achieved the FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) — a prestigious European credential requiring written examination and clinical assessment by the European Board of Ophthalmology. His surgical training encompassed phacoemulsification cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and corneal procedures. His medical retina training covered intravitreal injection therapy for diabetic macular oedema and age-related macular degeneration. He participates in the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) and Slovak ophthalmology CME.

Dr. Novak's ophthalmic practice covers surgical and medical management of eye conditions across cataract, retinal, and corneal domains. His cataract surgery practice employs phacoemulsification with premium intraocular lens implantation including multifocal and toric lenses for simultaneous refractive correction. His retinal expertise covers medical retina management of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusion using intravitreal anti-VEGF injections and photodynamic therapy. His corneal practice covers corneal crosslinking for keratoconus, superficial keratectomy, and penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty assessment and coordination. He also manages glaucoma, uveitis, and performs laser procedures for posterior capsule opacification.

University Hospital Bratislava's ophthalmology department serves local Slovak patients and international visitors from across Central and Eastern Europe. Slovakia's EU membership and European clinical standards, combined with competitive pricing relative to Western Europe, attract medical tourists seeking cataract surgery, anti-VEGF therapy, and corneal procedures. Dr. Novak consults in Slovak, Czech, and English. Bratislava's accessibility — close to Vienna — provides excellent international transport connections. The hospital provides English-language ophthalmic reports and can arrange pre-operative teleconsultation for international patients planning cataract or retinal procedures.

Dr. Novak holds the FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology) — a prestigious European ophthalmic credential assessed by international peer examination. His PhD from Comenius University reflects peer-evaluated research contribution to ophthalmology. He has been recognised by the Slovak Ophthalmological Society for clinical excellence in cataract and retinal surgery. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on cataract surgery outcomes and anti-VEGF therapy for diabetic macular oedema, and has presented at European ophthalmology meetings.