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Anja Eckstein

Professor

Anja Eckstein

Ophthalmologist, Neuroophthalmologist

University Hospital Essen

About the doctor

Profile

Diagnosis and surgical management of strabismus (squint) in children and adults, strabismus corrective surgery (including complex and re-operative cases), blepharoplasty and functional eyelid reconstruction, reconstructive oculoplastic surgery of the eyelids and periocular region, neuro-ophthalmology, with a focus on thyroid eye disease (Graves’ orbitopathy) and optic neuropathies

Work experience

22 years

Scientific activity

Research focused on identifying reliable biomarkers of orbital tissue remodeling in thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) and Graves’ disease, to improve early diagnosis and personalized treatment monitoring

Data

81% positive peer reviews from fellow ophthalmologists

Listed among Germany’s Top Physicians since 2018 by the independent Munich Inquire Media (MINQ) ranking

Community

German Ophthalmological Society (DOG)

European Strabismological Association (ESA)

International Strabismological Association (ISA)

German Society for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (DGPOS)

European Vision and Eye Research Association (EVER)

German Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (GNOS)

Certificates

Board-certified ophthalmologist

Additional qualification in strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology

Certification in pediatric ophthalmology (DGPOS/DGOOC)

Certification in oculoplastic and eyelid surgery

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Advanced certification in ocular motility diagnostics (prism cover test, video-oculography, 3D imaging)

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Management Certification – Joint program DOG/ESA

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