About the doctor
Profile
Surgical treatment of cataracts (phacoemulsification, premium IOL implantation), corneal surgery (penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty, endothelial transplantation – DMEK/DSEK), refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, phakic IOLs), glaucoma surgery (MIGS, trabeculectomy, tube shunts), ocular trauma management and emergency eye care
Work experience
22 years
Scientific activity
Research focus on:
Corneal transplantation techniques;
Corneal cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus;
Optimal storage and preservation of donor corneal tissue;
Anterior segment surgery innovations;
Transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES) for neurodegenerative retinal diseases (e.g., retinitis pigmentosa)
Author of over 45 peer-reviewed scientific publications in leading ophthalmology journals (Ophthalmology, Cornea, Acta Ophthalmologica)
Our team combines surgical excellence with cutting-edge research to restore vision—from cataract and refractive correction to advanced corneal regeneration and neuroprotective therapies.
Data
Listed among Germany’s Top 100 Ophthalmologists by FOCUS magazine (2021, 2022, 2023)
Recipient of prestigious awards:
German Ophthalmological Society (DOG) Award, Berlin (2011, 2012)
Eberhard Dodt Prize for innovative research in visual neuroscience (2009)
Community
German Ophthalmological Society (DOG)
European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
International Cornea Society (ICS)
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
German Society for Glaucoma and Optic Neuropathies (DGON)
Certificates
Holder of 5 professional certificates