Dr. Eva Szabó, FEBO, is an internationally trained consultant ophthalmologist with over 15 years of experience in advanced eye surgery. She currently serves as Head Surgeon.
Before returning to the Czech Republic, Dr. Szabó held senior consultant positions within the UK National Health Service (NHS), where she specialised in cataract, corneal and retinal surgery. Her international background, European board certification, and leadership experience ensure the highest standards of patient safety, precision, and care.
Key Highlights
- FEBO-certified (European Board of Ophthalmology)
- Former NHS Consultant Ophthalmologist (UK)
- 15+ years of clinical and surgical experience
- Specialist in cataract, corneal and retinal surgery
- Member of leading European ophthalmology societies
Areas of Expertise
- Cataract surgery with monofocal, multifocal and EDOF lenses
- Corneal surgery and corneal transplantation
- Treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Anti-VEGF retinal injections
- Oculoplastic and eyelid surgery
- Pterygium surgery with conjunctival autograft
- Management of traumatic corneal and scleral injuries
International Clinical Experience
Dr. Szabó’s career spans top academic and clinical institutions in both the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. She has worked in highly specialised centres focusing on corneal diseases, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular oncology, and retinal disorders.
In the UK, she served as a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head of AMD Services, performing cataract and corneal surgeries and managing advanced retinal treatments. In September 2025, she was appointed Head Surgeon and Medical Director of our Clinic in Prague.
Education & Qualifications
- 2009 – MD (General Medicine), First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague
- 2014 – Board Certification in Ophthalmology
- 2016 – Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
- 2016 – Award for Best Publication in Czech and Slovak Ophthalmology
Professional Experience
- 2009 – First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University & Central Military Hospital, Prague – Ophthalmologist
- 2010–2013 – General University Hospital, Prague – specialised centres for cornea, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology and ocular oncology
- 2013–2017 – The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, UK – Specialty Doctor
- 2018–2020 – County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, UK – Associate Specialist
- 2020–2022 – County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, UK – Consultant Ophthalmologist, Head of AMD Services
- 2022–2025 – SPA Medica, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – Consultant Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
- 2025–present – Gemini Eye Clinic, Prague – Head Surgeon & Medical Director
Why patients trust Dr. Eva Szabó
Patients value Dr. Szabó for her international experience, clear communication, and calm, patient-centred approach. Her combination of UK consultant-level training and European surgical expertise provides reassurance to patients seeking world-class eye care abroad.
