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Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Jascha Armin Wendelstein · Ophthalmologist · surgical focus: refractive & cataract surgery.
Procedures and guidance around the lens and the cornea. A first orientation here; in the consultation we discuss what makes sense in your situation.
Surgery for the clouded natural lens (cataract) and selecting the right artificial lens for your daily life. The surgery can be performed manually or femtosecond laser-assisted (FLACS) — honestly assessed.
Precise measurement and calculation of lens power — a research focus of mine that co-determines the later visual result.
An additional lens placed into the eye that keeps your own lens — an option in its own right, not only when laser isn't suitable. → More on the ICL
Assessment and treatment of the progressive corneal deformation, from cross-linking to further surgical care. → More on keratoconus
Correcting short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism to become more independent of glasses and contact lenses in daily life. → Methods in detail
Laser-assisted treatment of pathological corneal changes — not for correction, but for therapy.
Three short questions give a first orientation as to which correction paths might generally play a role for a profile like yours — not an eligibility check and not a diagnosis. Which path, or whether any at all, only an examination can decide.
General information, not individual medical advice and not a confirmation of eligibility. Whether and which path fits depends on measurements such as corneal thickness and shape, the degree of refractive error, the anterior chamber depth, your ocular surface and further findings, and is clarified in an examination.
The answers show what matters in the decision, not what you "must" do. The specifics we clarify together in the consultation.
General information, it does not replace individual medical advice.
I actively contribute to the research on how the visual result after lens surgery can be predicted more accurately, and which lens models suit whom best, and translate that knowledge into guidance you can understand.
This helps most with questions where standard answers often fall short: premium lenses, ICL, laser suitability, keratoconus, or lens-power calculation after unusual corneal findings.
Clinical and academic positions incl.: Kepler University Hospital (Linz) · LMU Munich · IROC Zurich · YouSee (Zurich · Bern · Basel) · Saarland University (Homburg).
Focus areas: lens-power calculation, refractive and corneal surgery. Over 1,000 citations, listed on PubMed.
International specialist circle in the science of lens-power calculation (IOL power), precisely my research focus.
Multiple awards, including the ESCRS Peter Barry Fellowship and the SwissOphthAward.
Member of the Textbook Revision Committee, Section 03 (Clinical Optics & Vision Rehabilitation) of the Basic and Clinical Science Course of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the standard reference for US and European (EBO) board training.
Research partners and talks in, among others, the USA, Singapore, Australia, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Poland, India and South Korea.
Habilitation as the basis for teaching and independent research.
Choose a lens concept and see, schematically, which distances become sharp, and what compromise each solution brings.
This is what an intraocular lens (IOL) looks like, schematically, diffractive models carry fine rings that split light across several distances.
Schematic illustration, not an individual prediction. Actual vision depends on the eye, measurements, lens type, pupil, retina and neuroadaptation, and can differ considerably from person to person.
Would you like to discuss your situation, from lens surgery to whether laser is an option for you? Just send me a short e-mail.
A short, general message is enough. We discuss medical details securely in person.
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