A clear vision of excellence.

The Svjetlost Polyclinic opened on Bukovačka cesta 27.

The first laser for vision correction in Croatia and the region was purchased, and the first such procedure was performed.

Argon laser introduced for diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and other retinal diseases.

First vitrectomy - the most complex operation on the posterior segment of the eye.

Opening of the operating room for cataracts.

Opening of the operating room for children - the first pediatric cataract surgeries.
Digital fluorescein angiography - imaging of retinal circulation.

The introduction of modern multifocal lenses that allow good vision at near and far distances, which then became available in Croatia for the first time.

OCT - optical coherence tomography, a scan of the retinal layers.
Verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.

The first Avastin injection in Croatia was administered at the Svjetlost Eye Clinic.

Svjetlost Eye Clinic receives approval to provide residency training in ophthalmology.

The first Lucentis injection was administered at Svjetlost Eye Clinic for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.

Svjetlost Eye Clinic acquires the latest Wavelight Allegretto Eye Q 400 Hz laser for laser vision correction, used by Prof. Nikica Gabrić, MD, PhD.

23-gauge - minimally invasive vitrectomy.

Svjetlost moved to a new building at Heinzelova 39.

The first femtosecond laser for vision correction in Croatia was purchased.

The Svjetlost Polyclinic becomes a Special Hospital and Clinic for Ophthalmology of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka.

25-gauge - minimally invasive vitrectomy.

Opening of the first Svjetlost Eye Clinic in Sarajevo.

Opening of the Svjetlost Eye Clinic in Split.

Eylea, an anti-VEGF injection, introduced for age-related macular degeneration.

Svjetlost Eye Clinic received the prestigious "Best Regional Hospital" award in Cannes in recognition of excellence in the field of ophthalmology, recognized at the European level.

Winner of the Ophthalmology Oscar - the "Best Live Surgery Award" at Video Cataracta Refractiva.
The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) awarded Svjetlost with the prestigious Quality Choice Prize for 2016.

The first corneal stem cell transplant in this part of Europe was performed at the Svjetlost Eye Clinic.

Svjetlost Eye Clinic received the prestigious American Star Diamond Award.

We were among the first in the world to implant the Tecnis Eyhance lens.
Opening of Svjetlost Eye Clinic in Budva.

Recognition for the largest number of implantations of Johnson & Johnson Synergy multifocal lenses.

Development of the ATOS laser in cooperation with SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions for laser vision correction.

Development of the Catalys laser for laser-assisted cataract surgery.
Introducing a 3D platform for posterior segment surgery.
Opening of Svjetlost Beauty in Sarajevo.

Recognition for the largest number of Synergy IOLs implanted in the world.

Svjetlost was awarded the prestigious status of Johnson & Johnson Vision - Center of Education in the field of ophthalmology with special emphasis on refractive surgery, premium intraocular lenses and the most modern devices in world ophthalmology.

Collaboration begins on the development of Elite, a Johnson & Johnson laser for laser vision correction.

Vabysmo, an anti-VEGF injection, introduced for age-related macular degeneration.

SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions granted Svjetlost Eye Clinic the status of a reference center for the development of laser surgery.

Prof. Nikica Gabrić, MD, PhD, was named winner of the "European Manager" award, and Svjetlost Eye Clinic was declared "Best Company".

"Harmony Centre of Excellence Award"

SING IMT lenses implanted in patients with reduced visual function.

The first application of intraretinal gene vectors as part of clinical studies.