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University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Germany, Munich

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Overall rating9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic services in the field of its ​​expertise. The department deals with the treatment of all pathologies of the anterior and posterior segment of the eye. Special attention is paid to operations on the retina, vitreous body
Mathias Maier
Prof. Dr. med.Mathias Maier
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Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch
Germany, Berlin

Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch

Overall rating9.7 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the eye and its appendages. The young patients are offered the comprehensive treatment for strabismus. The department’s specialists use the cutting-edge laser systems in their work,
Pieter Nelis
Dr. med.Pieter Nelis
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers modern diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the eye and its appendages. The main areas of the department's clinical activity include cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, and the treatment of glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, an
Armin Wolf
Prof. Dr. med.Armin Wolf
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University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating10 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of modern diagnostics and effective treatments for eye diseases. The department specializes in cataract, glaucoma, refractive eye surgery, surgical treatment of corneal, retinal and vitreous pathologies, correction of strabismus, surgical treatment of dise
Thomas Kohnen
Prof. Dr. med.Thomas Kohnen
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Charite University Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology ranks among the top German medical facilities in the field of ​​its specialization! It offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of eye diseases in patients of all age groups. As one of the largest and most successful
Antonia Joussen
Prof. Dr. med.Antonia Joussen
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University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Germany, Aachen

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Overall rating8.9 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for the patients with eye diseases. The specialists of the department provide medical care in case of rare pathologies, such as tumors, eye injuries and macular degeneration, which causes blindness in old age. The dep
Peter Walter
Prof. Dr. med.Peter Walter
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University Hospital Muenster
Germany, Muenster

University Hospital Muenster

Overall rating9.8 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of eye diseases on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The experienced physicians in the department use modern methods of diagnostics and treatment in their practice, which, in combination with high professionalism, co
Nicole Eter
Prof. Dr. med.Nicole Eter
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University Hospital Erlangen
Germany, Erlangen

University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating9.1 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers all the possibilities of modern medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the eye and its appendages. The team of the department's ophthalmologists provides effective treatment of both simple and complex ophthalmic diseases in patients of all age cate
Friedrich Kruse
Prof. Dr. med.Friedrich Kruse
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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany, Hamburg

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Overall rating9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of highly accurate diagnostics and modern treatment of ophthalmic diseases in patients of all age groups. The competence of the department's doctors also covers emergency care for patients with eye pathologies and injuries. The department has 65 beds f
Martin Spitzer
Prof. Dr. med.Martin Spitzer
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the treatment of visual impairment, as well as other diseases of the eyeball, optic nerve, retina and adjacent soft tissues. The department has state-of-the-art equipment and advanced experience, thanks to which it provides optimal conditions not only for the most accura
Jost Hillenkamp
Prof. Dr. med.Jost Hillenkamp
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University Hospital Bonn
Germany, Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the eye and its appendages. The department specializes in age-related macular degeneration and other diseases of the retina, corneal diseases, treatment of dry eye and blepharitis, uveitis, refractive s
Frank G. Holz
Prof. Dr. med.Frank G. Holz
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Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department has gained a reputation as one of the largest and most respected European medical facilities in the area of its specialization. All modern conservative and surgical treatment methods for eye diseases are av
Siegfried Priglinger
Prof. Dr. med.Siegfried Priglinger
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology covers the entire range of surgical and conservative ophthalmology. Of particular interest to the department's specialist are the diagnostics and treatment of cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, etc. Also, the scope of tasks i
Daniel Meller
Prof. Dr. med.Daniel Meller
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of eye diseases in patients of all age groups. The department has earned a reputation as the Center of Competence for Corneal Diseases, and, thanks to more than 100 years of experience in various research activities, it is also
Arne Viestenz
Prof. Dr. med.Arne Viestenz
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Germany, Marburg

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Overall rating8.6 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of medical services for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the eyes, eye muscles, lacrimal ducts and eyelids. The department’s priority clinical focuses include corneal surgery, refractive eye surgery, eye lens surgery, retinal surgery, eye
Walter Sekundo
Prof. Dr. med.Walter Sekundo
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University Hospital Duesseldorf
Germany, Duesseldorf

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Overall rating9.5 / 10

Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of eye diseases. Of particular interest is the treatment of diseases of the anterior eye segment, especially corneal pathologies. The specialization also covers all types of corneal transplantation, cataract su
Gerd Geerling
Prof. Dr. med.Gerd Geerling
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Ophthalmology abroad is a suitable option for people who need advanced or novel treatment, as well as for those who are diagnosed with rare pathologies or can’t be diagnosed at all. Ophthalmologists abroad carry out advanced eye examinations with detailed visualization of all its structures, registration of visual evoked potentials, biopsy, etc. Based on the detected pathology, the doctors use medications, minimally invasive, and open interventions up to the damaged optic nerve restoration and artificial retina implantation. They manage to find an effective therapeutic option for each person.

Content

  1. Treatment of refractive errors
  2. Treatment of cataracts and glaucoma
  3. Treatment of eye tumors
  4. Leading hospitals and prices for treatment

The ophthalmic diseases are treated with novel medications, laser and minimally invasive surgeries (e.g. LASIK, LASEK, SMILE, etc.), implantation of intraocular lenses and artificial retina, stem cell therapy. The treatment scheme is always elaborated individually.

Currently, the leading hospitals are University Hospital Rechts der Isar in Munich, Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch, and University Hospital Ulm. You can choose a suitable hospital on the Booking Health website.

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Treatment of refractive errors

 

In people with refractive errors images are not focused sharply on the retina, as the cornea or the lens have an abnormal shape or transparency. This pathology group includes myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, presbyopia, and anisometropia. The simplest way to correct them is to use eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, some patients still need more invasive eye treatment, i.e., refractive surgery.

Corneal refractive surgery restores the physiological curvature of the cornea, so that light rays and images are focused on the retina again. Depending on the results of diagnostics, ophthalmologists choose one of the following interventions:

  • Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
  • Epi-LASIK
  • Laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK)
  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
  • Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE)
  • Corneal inlays
  • Phakic intraocular lenses (IOL)
  • Intracorneal ring segments (INTACS)
  • Clear lensectomy
  • Radial keratotomy
  • Astigmatic keratotomy

After surgical treatment, over 95% of patients will never need to use eyeglasses or contact lenses again.

Treatment of cataracts and glaucoma

 

Although cataracts and glaucoma are different pathologies with different pathogenetic mechanisms, they are somewhat common in terms of therapeutic strategy. A cataract is a clouding of the eye lens that finally makes it impenetrable to light rays. Glaucoma is a group of pathologies that cause the fluid pressure to rise inside the eyeball; left untreated, glaucoma leads to the degeneration of the optic nerve or retina and blindness.

First, both cataract and glaucoma are treated with medications – systematic and long-term administration of eye drops. In case of poor efficacy, doctors proceed with surgical treatment: implantation of artificial intraocular lenses (IOL) in cataracts; trabeculotomy, viscocanalostomy, deep sclerectomy, and trabecular stent bypass in glaucoma. Laser treatments are also used, such as laser trabeculoplasty, cyclodiode laser treatment, and laser iridotomy.

Glaucoma can also be congenital and diagnosed even in infants. It is a genetically-determined condition that requires surgery. Angle surgery is the first-line option in this case.

If glaucoma leads to the development of optic nerve atrophy, a patient suffers from progressive vision loss up to total blindness. The most efficient intervention, in this case, is stem cell therapy that restores the damaged nerve.

Treatment of eye tumors

 

Eye cancer is a challenging pathology that requires special skills and extensive clinical experience. There are several types of eye tumors, each of which has certain peculiarities:

  • Eye melanoma
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma

Eye melanoma is a tumor from pigment-producing cells. Treatment is carried out by a tumor board, as different therapeutic options are used. Small melanomas can be removed with the help of lasers (e.g., transpupillary thermotherapy, laser coagulation), while bigger ones require surgery in combination with radiation therapy and topical chemotherapy. Hospitals abroad demonstrate the highest success rates in the treatment of this pathology.

Retinoblastoma is diagnosed in children. The pathology can be heritable or inheritable, which is determined with the help of genetic tests. Regardless of the origin, retinoblastoma requires one or several of the following interventions:

  • Cryotherapy, thermotherapy
  • Chemotherapy, including a high-dose one
  • Radiation therapy
  • Surgery (enucleation)
  • Targeted therapy

Squamous cell carcinoma is the most widespread malignancy of the conjunctiva. Fortunately, local therapy is often enough. Carefully performed, local excision of a tumor with supplemental cryotherapy leads to the total cure. Additional administration of antibiotic and corticosteroid eye drops may facilitate recovery.

Leading hospitals and prices for treatment

 

Treatment of eye diseases is carried out in the Departments of Ophthalmology of the large multidisciplinary hospitals and smaller specialized medical centers. Both options have their  advantages: multidisciplinary hospitals offer coordinated work of different healthcare professionals; medical innovations, and participation in clinical trials; smaller centers may have more experience in the specific eye pathologies treatment.

Currently, the list of leading hospitals for eye care includes:

  • University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
  • Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch
  • University Hospital Ulm
  • University Hospital Frankfurt-am-Main
  • Charite University Hospital Berlin

The ophthalmological clinics abroad update equipment annually, and doctors regularly improve their skills. Most departments are also keen on pediatric ophthalmology, including the treatment of infants.

In Germany, price policy is regulated by legislation. The DRG (Diagnosis Related Groups) pricing system considers the main and concomitant diagnoses, a patient's age, therapeutic interventions, etc. If you need to know the cost of treatment in advance, you can find it on the Booking Health website.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova ​and Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

Ophthalmology Times

International Council of Ophthalmology

MedicineNet