Our range of services comprises the complete conservative ophthalmology, including state-of-the-art examination techniques and the major part of the ophthalmological operations, focusing here on cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, eyelid and strabismus surgery, cosmetic-aesthetic surgery and laser therapies.
For the eye examinations performed by our experienced specialists and trained staff, we have extensive possibilities – both traditional and cutting-edge – available, which are also used for preventative medical checkups for the purpose of excluding eye diseases (glaucoma, macular degeneration, defective vision or strabismus in children, among others; individual health services = IGeL).
For the anaesthesia of intraocular surgery (including general anaesthesia, intravenous sedation and infusions, circulation monitoring, local anaesthetics) we are supported by the highly experienced anaesthetists Dr. Ria Wagner and Dr. Wolf.
Our specially trained orthoptists, Ms Carsta Schürz and Ms Thiele, examine and monitor the visual development of small children, in particular in cases of refractive errors and strabismus, and initiate the necessary treatment and follow-up.
In adults, eye-muscle disorders and palsies – for instance after a stroke or other brain diseases – are also diagnosed here and, where appropriate, corrected with prism glasses.
Those covered by statutory health insurance are entitled to medical treatment when it is necessary to detect a disease, cure it, prevent its worsening or alleviate symptoms (§§ 1, 12 SGB V). The scope of the services covered by statutory health insurance (GKV) is comprehensively described in the Uniform Assessment Standard (EBM).
GKV services may not exceed the threshold of necessity. Services that are not necessary or are uneconomical may neither be claimed by the insured, nor performed by doctors, nor approved by the health insurance funds (§ 12 Abs. 1 Satz 2 SGB V).
Services provided by the doctor that are not (or not yet) part of contracted medical care are eligible to be billed privately (Individual Health Services, IGeL). IGeL are not part of the scope of statutory health insurance, are requested by the patient, and should be medically advisable, or at least medically justifiable. Before performing such a service, the doctor must advise the patient about it and explain that the costs will not be covered by the statutory health insurance. The patient must then agree to the privately billed service and sign a corresponding agreement for individual health services.
A copy of the “Declaration of Geneva” – the Physician's Pledge – can be found here
Since 2004, our practice has applied a quality management system.
Through guidelines that we have developed jointly in line with established quality standards – covering our workflows, training measures, hygiene regulations and self-monitoring – we maintain a high quality standard in our practice, confirmed since 2005 by certification through a recognised inspection body under strict annual audits.
Regular training events ensure a high level of professional qualification of all our staff.