The ophthalmologists at the eye clinic

With more than 15,000 surgical procedures per year, the Herzog Carl Theodor Eye Clinic occupies a top position among eye clinics throughout Germany. Since 2015, the head physician has been Prof. Christos Haritoglou, MD. Our affiliated physicians have different specialties in ophthalmology. Through the exchange and consultation among each other, the synergies within the team of doctors are optimally used to offer the best possible treatment to the respective patient. The well-being of the patient is always the focus - both in the trusting cooperation between the physicians within the clinic and with the referring and follow-up ophthalmologists. Continuous professional training is a matter of course: the physicians regularly participate in professional conferences and congresses. In addition, they are involved in professional organizations and publish in relevant journals.

ANESTHESIA - SURGICAL ACCOMPANIMENT BY SPECIALISTS

All surgical procedures on the eye are accompanied by an anesthesiologist at our clinic. Possible pre-existing conditions are of course taken into account when choosing the anesthesia procedure. Fear, anxiety and above all pain should be spared to the patient and the organism should be stressed as little as possible.

Therefore, we usually perform the procedure in a combination of analgesia ("twilight sleep") and local anesthesia. The patient is put into "twilight sleep" with a sedative and a painkiller. He or she becomes drowsy, but can still follow the doctor's instructions. This may be necessary for the administration of local anesthesia by the surgeon or for surface anesthesia with drops. Memory of the procedure will be limited.

In special cases, for example in children, the surgery may be performed under general anesthesia. After the procedure, monitoring by the anesthesiologist continues until the patient can be transferred to the care of the nursing staff of the outpatient clinic or ward in a stable condition.