Ozempic and Your Eyes: Why an Ophthalmologist’s Examination is the First Step to Therapy
A specialized ophthalmological examination before therapy with Semaglutide (trade name Ozempic® or Wegovy®) is essential.
Pharmacological Therapy for Presbyopia (Age-related Farsightedness): New Developments
Presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) affects many people from around the age of 45: Reading becomes more difficult, arms become "too short," [...]
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) – a modern, gentle therapy option for glaucoma
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is an effective and very well-tolerated laser treatment for lowering intraocular pressure in cases of glaucoma [...]
Free cataract surgery with voucher code from the State of Styria without long waiting times
A voucher code from the State of Styria currently enables patients to receive free cataract surgery in the outpatient sector.
Medications for Dry Macular Degeneration Available in the USA Not Yet Approved in Europe
With Pegcetacoplan (Syfovre(R)) from Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Avacincaptad pegol (Izervay(R)) from Astellas Pharma, two innovative therapies for the treatment of [...]
Taking AREDS2 supplements delays the progression of geographic dry age-related macular degeneration.
There is now new, compelling evidence that taking AREDS2 supplements can slow the progression of geographic atrophy (GA) in dry [...]
OCT – Now Included in the SVS Service Catalog
The SVS has recognized OCT as a covered benefit throughout Austria and included it in its service catalog. OCT (optical coherence tomography) can therefore now be performed whenever medically necessary without concern for the resulting costs.
Freedom from Glasses After Cataract Surgery Without Disturbing Side Effects
A new premium intraocular lens offers sharp vision at multiple distances without disturbing side effects and light scattering.
Myopia Management
One in three children in Austria is nearsighted, and by 2050 this proportion will rise to over 50%. That is why we have established a specialized myopia clinic.
