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The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- ophthalmological examination:
- slit lamp examination
- pupil examination
- ocular motility examination
- ophthalmoscopy
- perimetry (visual field test)
- computer perimetry
- visometry (without correction and with correction)
- keratometry
- pachymetry
- refractometry (objective, subjective, cycloplegic)
- autorefractometry
- non-contact tonometry
- fluorescein angiography (if indicated clinically)
- optical coherence tomography OCT (if indicated clinically)
- gonioscopy
- photokeratoscopy
- nursing services
- services of all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
Service
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About the department
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 the Center of Competence for Eye Diseases. In addition, since 1998, one of the largest Eye Banks of Central Germany (Mitteldeutsche Corneabank Halle) has been operating here, which provides each patient with the selection of the most suitable cornea graft. Medical care is carried out both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Arne Viestenz.
Modern ophthalmological rooms of the department’s outpatient clinic provide admission of patients on various issues, ranging from strabismus in children to corneal abnormalities, retinal lesions and lacrimal duct pathologies. During the outpatient consultations, the patients are provided with the detailed information about their clinical case, as well as about the possibilities and risks of the treatment.
The surgical options of the department include microsurgical and minimally invasive interventions (on an inpatient and outpatient basis). The patients receive medical care from the first-class specialists. They have deep knowledge, extensive clinical experience, as well as practice the very latest therapeutic methods to achieve the best result and preserve vision. The department’s service range is complemented by specialized outpatient procedures, including intravitreal drug administration (IVOM Lucentis, Avastin and Ozurdex), laser treatment, lacrimal duct endoscopy, fluorescent angiography and photodynamic therapy.
The main clinical focuses of the department include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of age-related macular degeneration
- Diagnostics and treatment of strabismus in adults
- Diagnostics and treatment of eye diseases in children
- Various types of strabismus
- Congenital lacrimal duct stenosis
- Congenital or juvenile cataract in children
- Congenital or juvenile glaucoma in children
- Eye defects
- Diagnostics and treatment of corneal diseases, including corneal transplantation
- Diagnostics and treatment of uveitis
- Diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the lacrimal duct
- Wet eye syndrome
- Dry eye syndrome
- Retinal and vitreous surgery (vitrectomy)
- Treatment of macular diseases
- Epiretinal gliosis
- Macular hole
- Minimally invasive treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
- Surgical and drug therapy in diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy
- Treatment of macular diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of glaucoma
- Diagnostic services
- Intraocular pressure measurement (including PASCAL Dynamic Contour Tonometer)
- Gonioscopy (imaging examination of the anterior chamber of the eye)
- Visual field test (threshold perimetry)
- Corneal thickness measurement (pachymetry)
- Quantitative assessment of the optic nerve head (Heidelberg retinal tomography)
- Retinal conditions (optical coherence tomography)
- 24-hour intraocular pressure measurement
- Therapeutic services
- Selective trabeculoplasty
- Trabeculectomy
- Canaloplasty (I-TRACK and Onalene)
- i-Stent
- XEN gel drainage
- Cyclodestructive techniques (cyclophotocoagulation, cyclocryocoagulation)
- Drainage implants (Ahmed, Baerveldt)
- Laser iridotomy
- Diagnostic services
- Diagnostics and treatment of eyelid diseases
- Removal of benign and malignant eyelid tumors
- Surgical eyelid correction
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Cosmetic procedures
- Artificial intraocular lens implantation
- Surgical services
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Corneal transplantation (perforating and lamellar)
- Cancer surgery followed by plastic reconstruction
- Glaucoma surgery
- Cataract surgery
- Treatment of eye injuries
- Refractive surgery
- Lacrimal duct surgery
- Surgical correction of strabismus
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- 1990 - 1997 Study of Human Medicine in Leipzig.
- 1993 - 2003 Research Assistant, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Erlangen.
- 1999 PhD thesis defense.
- 2003 Board certification in Ophthalmology (until 2005 working in Erlangen).
- 2005 - 2011 Medical Specialist, Senior Physician, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Magdeburg.
- 2008 Habilitation.
- 2011 - 2016 Senior Physician, Leading Senior Physician, Professor for Ophthalmology, University Hospital Homburg/Saar.
- Since February 2017 Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Halle (Saale).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale)
About hospital
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities!
The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a specialized medical facility for the treatment of very severe and rare diseases and injuries. It provides medical care for patients of all age groups in accordance with the very latest scientific achievements. It is worth noting that the hospital is characterized by its successful research activities, especially in the field of cardiovascular diseases and oncopathology. The specialists of these fields have made a significant contribution to the development of new diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches.
The hospital diagnoses and treats more than 40,000 inpatients and about 120,000 outpatients every year. Such a large number of patients indicates the reliability and effectiveness of medical services.
Some structural units of the hospital deserve special attention. For example, the Central Department of Emergency Medical Care (the largest in Saxony-Anhalt), modern dental rooms, the Perinatal Center and the Transplant Center with a history of more than 40 years.
Thanks to the use of the cutting-edge medical technology and the availability of advanced equipment, many operations and procedures, which previously could entail a lot of risks and consequences, are currently performed in the hospital with the help of sparing techniques. In this context, it is worth noting hybrid heart interventions, robotic interventions in urology (da Vinci surgical system), etc.
In addition, the key to successful clinical practice is the availability in the hospital of experienced and competent medical staff. The total number of medical staff includes more than 4,000 medical employees. Many doctors are known far beyond the borders of Germany, they regularly carry out significant researches, which allow them to develop modern medicine. In addition, the hospital specializes in training of medical students, therefore the qualified doctors and professors are willing to pass on their experience to the younger generation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Halle (Saale) live in comfortable single, double and triple patient rooms made in a modern design. All patient rooms are equipped with an ensuite bath with toilet and shower. The standard room includes a comfortable, automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. There is access to Wi-Fi. For security reasons, in some places, including in Intensive Care Units, it is forbidden to use laptops and mobile phones. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort patient rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If for any reason you do not eat all the food, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment. Children are offered a special menu with healthy and tasty dishes, rich in nutrients necessary for the growing body.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a patient room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may stay in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.