Professor
Carsten Framme
Ophthalmologist, Surgeon, Pediatric Ophthalmologist
About the doctor
Profile
Comprehensive medical and surgical management of glaucoma and cataracts, treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other macular diseases (anti-VEGF therapy, laser), vitrectomy for vitreoretinal disorders, surgical repair of retinal detachment and macular pathology, diagnosis and treatment of corneal diseases, including corneal transplantation (penetrating keratoplasty, DMEK, DSAEK), orbital and periocular tumor excision, enucleation and ocular surface reconstruction in advanced ocular disease, surgery of both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, strabismus correction (adult and pediatric), management of red eye syndrome and ocular surface inflammation, oculoplastic and eyelid surgery (ptosis repair, blepharoplasty, tumor reconstruction), laser eye surgery (YAG capsulotomy, SLT, PRK)
Work experience
31 years
Scientific activity
Author of over 220 peer-reviewed scientific publications in ophthalmology, glaucoma, retinal disease, and corneal surgery
Recipient of the Bausch & Lomb Research Award for innovative contributions to ophthalmic science
Honored with the Leonard Klein Award for outstanding achievements in ophthalmology and eye surger
Our department integrates cutting-edge diagnostics, minimally invasive techniques, and personalized care to preserve and restore vision across all age groups.
Data
Director, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Hannover (MHH)
Ranked among Germany’s Top 100 Ophthalmologists by FOCUS magazine
Community
German Ophthalmological Society (DOG)
European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
European Retina Society (EURETINA)
German Glaucoma Society (DGOG)
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)