About us

The idea of creating a clinic open to the needs of patients came from the passion of its founder, Professor Maria Hanna NIŻANKOWSKA, M.D., Ph.D., a postdoctoral degree holder, because it is not only her profession, but above all her area of interest and a field for achieving professional goals. The overriding thought behind our daily work is our desire to help patients and make them comfortable with such an important sense as sight!

Professor Maria Hanna NIŻANKOWSKA, M.D., Ph.D., postdoctoral degree holder
Initiator and co-founder of SPEKTRUM Sp. z o.o., eminent authority in the field of ophthalmology with a special focus on glaucoma.
A long-time clinician-practitioner, in the period 1994-2006 head of the Department and Clinic of Ophthalmology and full professor at the Wrocław Medical University. Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine from 1980 to 1983 and for the term 1990-1993. Vice-Chancellor for Science of the Wrocław Medical University. Author of 3 textbooks on ophthalmology: Podstawy Okulistyki. Podręcznik dla lekarzy i studentów medycyny (Fundamentals of Ophthalmology. Textbook for doctors and medical students) (1st ed. 1992 – Minister of Health Award 1993, 2nd ed. expanded 2000) and Okulistyka. Podstawy Kliniczne (Ophthalmology. Clinical Basics) PZWL, Warsaw 2007.
She is also the author of 3 textbooks on glaucoma for ophthalmologists and many popular science publications for patients. She was supervisor of one postdoctoral dissertation and promoter of 24 doctoral dissertations, 15 of which were dedicated to glaucoma research.
As founder of the Glaucoma Section of the Polish Society of Ophthalmology and Chairman of the Board, she organised 5 International Glaucoma Symposia in Wrocław between 1996 and 2007. In 1994, on her initiative, Dolnośląska Fundacja na Rzecz Zapobiegania Ślepocie (the Lower Silesian Foundation for the Prevention of Blindness) was established, which, among other things, sponsored the first Wrocław Glaucoma Epidemiological Study in Central Europe.
She has been awarded the medal Optime de glaucomatologia merenti for outstanding contributions to the promotion of glaucoma knowledge. In 2005, she initiated and organized the nationwide Glaucoma Patients Association. She is a member of the European Glaucoma Society and the World Glaucoma Association, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is an honorary member of the Polish Society of Ophthalmology.
In 2000/2001, she and her colleagues initiated and established the SPEKTRUM Clinical Ophthalmology Centre in Wrocław, an NZOZ (Non-public Healthcare Institution), offering a full spectrum of diagnostic examinations and conservative and surgical therapies in the field of ophthalmology. From 2001 to 2006, she served as the President of the Supervisory Board of SPEKTRUM Sp. z o. o. and then, until 2011, Vice-President and Director of Medical, Scientific and Educational Affairs, responsible for the substantive development of the facility. Under her scientific supervision, between 2001 and 2011, SPEKTRUM carried out five scientific and research programmes and organised 29 national Scientific and Training Conferences meeting the statutory criteria for postgraduate training of ophthalmologists and covered by the ISO 9001:2008 certificate.


The SPEKTRUM Clinical Ophthalmology Centre is one of the leading ophthalmology centres in Poland
We have been providing high quality ophthalmology services for 23 years. We specialise in laser vision correction, refractive surgery and treat cataract, glaucoma, strabismus and many other conditions. We care for the eyesight of each of our patients, regardless of age. The knowledge, experience and regular enhancement of our staff’s skills are a guarantee of excellent quality.
We provide services both at full cost and as part of reimbursement by the National Health Fund and contracts with private insurers.
Our achievements over 23 years:

40,000 surgical procedures,

700,000 ophthalmology consultations,

300,000 diagnostic tests,

70,000 laser treatments,

35,000 intravitreal injections,

44 scientific and training conferences organised.
Since 2002, as a pioneering private centre, we have performed vitrectomy procedures in a one-day surgery mode. The year 2003 brought us success in clinical trials – we implemented AMD treatment with an anti-VEGF preparation. We now perform the full spectrum of ophthalmic surgery, along with comprehensive diagnosis and therapy of retinal diseases.
We are the leader in Poland in performing the largest number of refractive surgery procedures: phakic lens implantation, refractive lens exchange and laser vision correction.
Since 2005, we have implemented a Quality Management System in accordance with the European standard ISO 9001. In recent years, we have undergone certification of further systems: ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 27001.
MISSION
- Professional
SPEKTRUM’s mission is to professionally improve the eyesight of those who suffer from its weakening and save the eyesight of those who are at risk of losing it. - Innovation
Conducting innovative scientific research and development work to improve the quality of vision, as well as sharing knowledge through training activities in the field of ophthalmology and optometry.
VISION
- Ophthalmology is our domain, our passion, our work
In the coming years, we want our centre to consolidate its position on the Polish services market through its culture of providing health services, experience and the use of modern technologies, becoming one of the leading ophthalmological centres in Poland. - We want to anticipate the needs of our patients
We treat each patient individually, selecting treatment according to their requirements and needs. Our primary goal is to provide patients with professional care, ensuring their safety and comfort in a friendly atmosphere that evokes a sense of trust and security. - Effective management
We strive to make SPEKTRUM an effective, efficiently managed institution, ensuring that its employees acquire knowledge and skills at a high level, and that it fosters impeccable ethical attitudes. We are a place that inspires people to make the most of their potential. - Partners
The core of our medical staff is made up of the shareholders of our clinic, which guarantees the stability of the medical staff, continuous development, improvement of qualifications and ensures the highest standards of treatment for our patients.
VALUES
We share a wealth of experience and competence. Every day we act in accordance with our shared values.

- Stability – skilful financial management is the key to success. Periodic reporting of results to learn from this and to manage finances and the Centre as a whole even better is our priority.
- Professionalism – we are building our future on a foundation of professionalism.
- Ethics – we act in accordance with values and social and moral standards. A holistic approach is also part of the idea behind our ethics.
- Comprehensiveness – comprehensive provision of medical services at the highest international level.– comprehensive provision of medical services at the highest international level.
- Care – we act with empathy and respect.
- Relationships – we value employees, challenge them and reward their results.
- Honesty – authenticity and transparency in all areas of operation.
- Brand – a strong brand in today’s unpredictable times.
ANNIVERSARY 2022
SOLEMN GALA on the 60th anniversary of the professional career of Professor Maria Hanna Niżankowska
and the 20th anniversary of the SPEKTRUM Clinical Ophthalmology Centre


