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MUDr. Irena Šínová, Ph.D., FEBO

Ophthalmic Surgeon — Cataract, Retina & Cornea

An experienced consultant ophthalmologist who spent over a decade at the University Hospital in Olomouc, where she rose to Head of the Inpatient Department and taught medical students at Palacký University. She has been a surgeon at the Gemini Eye Clinic in Prague since 2021, focusing on cataract surgery and diseases of the retina and cornea.

FEBO-certified (European Board of Ophthalmology)Ph.D. in Ophthalmology, Charles UniversityFormer Head of Inpatient Department, University Hospital Olomouc15+ years of clinical and surgical experiencePublished in the American Journal of Ophthalmology
MUDr. Irena Šínová, Ph.D., FEBO
Areas of Expertise

Areas of Expertise

  • Cataract surgery with monofocal and trifocal lenses
  • Retinal disease, including retinal vein occlusion (RVO)
  • Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
  • Corneal disease and keratoconus, including cross-linking (CXL)
  • Conjunctival surgery
  • Modern diagnostic imaging (OCT, ultrasound)
  • Management of complex retinal and corneal conditions
Academic & Clinical Background

Academic & Clinical Background

Dr. Šínová's career spans leading Czech academic institutions. For over a decade she worked at the University Hospital in Olomouc, where she rose to Head of the Inpatient Department and taught medical students as an assistant professor at Palacký University. Her research has been published in international journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology and Acta Ophthalmologica, and she has twice been recognised for the best lecture by an author under 35 by the Czech Vitreoretinal Society.

FEBOFellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology
Education & Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

2002–2008

MD, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague

2015

European Board of Ophthalmology exam (FEBO), Paris, and board certification in ophthalmology

2015–2019

Ph.D. in ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové, Charles University

2021

Czech Medical Chamber licence for head physician and department chief

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

2010–2021

Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Olomouc

2015–2021

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University Olomouc

2019–2021

Head of the Inpatient Department, University Hospital Olomouc

2021–present

Gemini Eye Clinic, Prague — Ophthalmologist & Surgeon

Why patients trust Dr. Irena Šínová

Patients value Dr. Šínová for her broad surgical expertise across cataract, retina and cornea, her academic rigour, and the calm, thorough care she brings to every consultation. Her FEBO certification and Ph.D. reflect a commitment to the highest European standards of ophthalmology.

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