Department of Ophthalmology
Our department for eye diseases covers the complete range of sugical ophthalmologic operations and offers you for in- as well as outpatient care all state-of-the-art examination and treatment methods.
Besides various specialties at the University Eye Hospital Bonn we have a close cooperation of all specialists at the University of Bonn Medical Center in order to offer you the best possible interdisciplinary treatment.
Diagnostic and therapeutic spectrum:
» Anterior Segment Surgery
» Vitreous, Retinal and Macular Surgery
» Laser Surgery
» Intravitreal Pharmacological Therapy
» Orthoptics and Paediatric Ophthalmology
» Low Vision Aids Center
» State of the Art Diagnostics
» Clinic for Retinal Degenerations
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frank G. Holz, FEBO
Medical Director of the Department of Ophthalmology
FAQ
Information on glaucoma
What is glaucoma?
GlaucomaGlaucoma is an eye disease that leads to damage to the optic nerve. This causes loss of vision in the field of vision, i.e. the area that is visually perceived when the head is held straight. Once damage to the nerve cells has occurred, it is irreversible.
Information about LASIK
What is LASIK?
Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a laser surgical procedure for correcting vision problems. The principle of all laser eye procedures is to change the curvature of the cornea in order to increase or decrease the refractive power of the eye and thus compensate for the respective visual impairment.
