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Cataract surgery (both eyes) in Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center

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About the clinic

Cataract surgery for both eyes is available at Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. This facility is known for its Innovation and Good Practices Award and uses the VICTUS femtosecond laser platform to improve surgical precision. The clinic holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, reflecting a commitment to international quality standards in ophthalmic care.

Laser-Assisted Surgical Methods

The hospital uses phacoemulsification combined with advanced laser technology. Surgeons perform the procedure through a minimal incision that requires no stitches. The VICTUS femtosecond laser platform, the only one of its kind in Eastern Europe, creates precise corneal incisions and handles lens fragmentation. This method uses ultrasound to break up the clouded lens before replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).

Specialized Medical Team

Dr. Vesselin Daskalov serves as the Medical Director and Chief Surgeon with over 35 years of experience in ophthalmology. The team includes Dr. Doli Efremova, who specializes exclusively in cataract surgery to provide focused expertise for every patient. Other specialists, such as Dr. Marieta Pencheva and Dr. Risto Trajkovski, focus on anterior segment surgery and eye microsurgery. This group of experts manages all stages of the procedure, from initial biometry to final lens implantation.

Recovery and Patient Experience

The surgery takes place under local anesthesia to keep the patient comfortable. It is a same-day procedure, allowing patients to return home shortly after the operation. Doctors perform a full eye examination and biometry before the surgery to calculate the correct power for the IOL. Vision typically begins to improve within the first few days following the treatment. Patients receive specific eye drops and care instructions to help the healing process at home. The clinic provides full diagnostic support to monitor progress throughout the recovery period.

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2012 Year of foundation
34 doctors

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Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
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ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems certificate for Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center
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Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center: more details about the clinic

Bulgaria, Sofia
Pentagram Eye Hospital and Medical Center is a Sofia-based healthcare facility founded in 2012, known for combining specialized ophthalmology with accessible diagnostics across multiple departments. At the core of the hospital is the Eye Diseases Center, equipped for precise diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and diseases of the retina, vitreous body, and cornea, as well as eyelid conditions and dry eye. Refractive patients can also receive laser correction for hyperopia, myopia, and astigmatism. The clinic’s daily practice highlights key areas including cataract, refractive laser correction, glaucoma, eyelid disorders, retinal and vitreous diseases, corneal diseases, “dry eye” syndrome, and keratoplasty. Beyond ophthalmology, Pentagram offers Obstetrics and Gynecology with preventive examinations and early cervical cancer screening, along with microbiological diagnostics and colposcopy. The Obstetrics and Gynecology office also includes breast ultrasound and specialized ultrasound diagnostics of pregnancy, with a dedicated focus on pregnancy monitoring packages. Endocrinology services cover preventive examinations, hormonal testing and interpretation, ultrasound diagnostics of glands, conservative treatment of endocrine diseases, and ongoing monitoring. Cardiology consultations are supported by examinations that include echocardiography, and other cardiac diagnostics for cardiovascular disease assessment. The clinic also provides Neurology diagnostics and treatment for central and peripheral nervous system disorders, addressing headaches and migraines, stroke, neuralgia, peripheral neuropathies, sleep disorders, Parkinsonian syndromes, and related conditions. For ENT, the clinic states modern diagnostics and treatment for ENT-related conditions in adults and children, including common adult ENT problems such as sinusitis and rhinitis (including allergic rhinitis), as well as ear conditions including acute and chronic otitis. For diagnostics, Pentagram’s clinical laboratory is presented as the foundation for early and precise diagnosis, treatment monitoring, assessing recovery, and translating lab results into clinical decisions. The laboratory is accredited with the highest rating by the Ministry of Health and is part of the Bulgarian National System for External Laboratory Control. The lab works with referrals from NHIF (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), private health insurance funds, corporate clients under preventive programs, and fee-paying patients. Pentagram highlights quality and safety initiatives through ISO 9001:2015 certification and awards recognizing medical quality and innovation, including “Hospital of the Year” for 2025 and an innovation and good practices award for 2024. Leadership includes Dr. Vesselin Daskalov as Director, with 38 years of ophthalmology experience, and the clinic’s team profile also includes additional administrative and nursing roles supporting day-to-day care. With 9 employees, the clinic positions itself as a focused, multi-department facility where patients can receive coordinated diagnostics and consultations without moving between providers. International patients are also supported through the clinic’s stated international operation and by offering services that include both outpatient diagnostics and procedures described within each department’s care pathways.
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g.k. Banishora, Dimitar Petkov St 11, 1309 Sofia, Bulgaria

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Fahad Mawlood
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updated 9/27/2026

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