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EPI-ON or EPI-OFF – which is better?

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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PACK crosslinking for corneal infections

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Crosslinking for pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD)

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Crosslinking in children

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Crosslinking of the cornea

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Crosslinking for keratoconus

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Crosslinking: How crosslinking can cure keratoconus

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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What is presbyopia? Symptoms and correction of presbyopia / presbyopia

Presbyopia, also known as presbyopia, affects almost everyone over a certain age. If reading suddenly becomes more strenuous, your arms…

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Laser treatment for myopia: Laser eye surgery for myopia

The number of short-sighted people worldwide continues to rise. However, modern medicine – in the form of refractive surgery using…

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Laser eye surgery methods at a glance: Laser eye surgery with Femto LASIK, Lasek, Trans-PRK, ReLEx SMILE / SmartSight & Co.

Laser eye surgery offers an excellent way to correct visual defects such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism and finally see…

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Laser eye surgery procedure: 3 steps of laser eye surgery at EyeLaser

Nervousness before laser eye surgery is normal. To alleviate this or purely out of interest, many patients ask us what…

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What does laser eye surgery look like? Procedure for laser eye surgery at the Vienna Eye Center:

Laser eye surgery can drastically improve the lives of many people by correcting vision defects such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness and…

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What costs are covered by health insurance for laser eye surgery (cost coverage)?

Whether laser eye surgery in Austria, Germany or Switzerland: it costs a lot of money. Many patients therefore ask themselves…

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Laser eye surgery types and procedures

Here we present the most popular and best eye laser procedures from EyeLaser Vienna and Linz: You will learn how…

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What is keratoconus? Symptoms, diagnosis & treatment options (crosslinking)

Here you can find out everything about keratoconus. What causes the protrusion of the cornea? Which risk factors promote its…

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Corneal inflammation (keratitis): causes, symptoms & treatment for inflammation of the cornea

Corneal inflammation is an often underestimated eye disease that can lead to serious damage if left untreated. In this article,…

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Eyelid margin care explained simply: avoid eyelid margin inflammation

Eyelid margin care is often neglected, although it is the best way to prevent eyelid margin inflammation (blepharitis). In this…

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All about the accommodation of the eye

Every day, the eye makes use of the ability to accommodate, which is also known as the “autofocus function” of…

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Contact lens intolerance: causes, tips & treatment options

Contact lenses are a popular visual aid. However, wearing them is not always possible without discomfort: many people suffer from…

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High blood pressure – a danger to your eyes

High blood pressure (arterial hypertension) is a condition in which the pressure in the blood vessels is too high. This…

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Hyperopia – What is it?

Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a vision defect that causes those affected to perceive objects at close range out of focus. Objects…

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The human eye: anatomy, structure and function

The human eye perceives countless visual impressions every day. The different structures of the eye have their own task –…

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Myopia – What is short-sightedness?

Myopia is also popularly known as short-sightedness. It is a form of defective vision in which objects in the distance…

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What is astigmatism? (Astigmatism explained)

The ability to see the world around us clearly is invaluable. But for many people, this is not a given….

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Driving with cataracts: Seeing clearly instead of being restricted with cataract surgery

A cataract reduces your quality of life and independence. Here you can find out everything you need to know about…

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Sun protection for the eyes: how to protect your eyes from harmful UV radiation

The sun is an indispensable source of light and heat, but its UV rays can also cause serious damage to…

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After cataract surgery: what you need to know (complications, protection and risks)

Cataract surgery, also known as cataract surgery, is a relatively common procedure that restores vision to millions of people worldwide…

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Chalazion and hordeolum: all about sty and chalazion

Regardless of age and gender, people are affected by diseases such as sty and chalazion. In most cases, these are…

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Dark circles under the eyes: causes & tips for removing dark circles

Even if dark circles under the eyes rarely need to be treated medically, those affected suffer from them. In this…

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PRK laser eye surgery: Experience report of a Trans-PRK operation

Anyone who is faced with the decision to finally become free of glasses and contact lenses through a Trans-PRK eye…

Keratoconus – risk factor: eye rubbing

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Keratoconus – Corneal transplants

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Ectasia after LASIK – what is it?

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Keratoconus – stopping the progression of the disease

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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PMD – What is it?

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Repetition of crosslinking

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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Where does the sudden deterioration in vision come from?

The eyes are an amazing sensory organ that plays a crucial role in our daily lives. However, numerous factors, from…

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Amblyopia (low vision) – A visual impairment that affects up to 5% of children

Here you can find out everything you need to know about amblyopia in children. It is particularly important for parents…

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The view through the lens of color vision disorders: From color vision deficiency to color blindness (causes & symptoms)

In this blog you will find out what a color vision disorder is, what forms of color blindness there are…

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Keratoconus – hereditary factors

The causes of keratoconus have not been conclusively researched. However, it is frequently observed that keratoconus occurs in families. Early…

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Keratoconus during pregnancy

Changes in hormone levels can promote keratoconus and lead to a strong progression of keratoconus. This is not only evident…

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Keratoconus in children and adolescents

Keratoconus often occurs in children and adolescents between the ages of 8 and 19. The disease manifests itself at a…

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Keratoconus – cornea in comparison

Healthy cornea A healthy cornea is characterized by Smooth surface Uniform corneal thickness Uniform rounding in all directions Regular corneal…

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Crosslinking for ectasia after LASIK

Ectasia after LASIK (post-LASIK ectasia) is a corneal ectasia after laser eye surgery – comparable to keratoconus caused by laser…

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Crosslinking – when to start treatment?

Crosslinking ensures that progressive corneal ectasia is stopped. The treatment should be carried out when the disease progresses. When the…

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Crosslinking – how long does the effect last?

Crosslinking is an effective method of treating keratoconus that can slow or stop the progression of the disease. A frequently…

How common is keratoconus?

What is keratoconus?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains what keratoconus is and what treatment options are available.
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What are the risks of laser eye treatment?

Laser eye treatments are performed all over the world for a variety of reasons – in general, it is a…

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What eye examinations are available?

Regardless of whether it is a preliminary examination for laser eye surgery, a routine examination by a specialist or an…

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What is amblyopia?

Amblyopia is a form of weak vision. The eyesight is impaired and there are defects in formal vision. It is…

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Corneal opacity – what does that mean?

The cornea is a transparent layer of the human eye. If the cornea is cloudy, vision is impaired. In this…

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How does eye color develop?

Eye color differs from person to person. Whether blue, green, blue or a mixture of different colors – there are…

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Metabolic diseases: When the eye suffers too

Metabolic diseases are often caused by genetic defects. These include rare diseases such as Fabry disease, Pompe disease, mucopolysaccharidosis types…

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What are the advantages of LASEK or PRK and Trans-PRK?

What are the advantages of PRK, TransPRK and LASEK?
All surface treatments have one thing in common.
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How long do I have blurred vision after LASEK or PRK?

How long do I have blurred vision after LASEK or PRK?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains from when the patient can...

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How safe is laser eye surgery?

How safe is laser eye surgery?
Laser eye treatments are among the safest procedures in the field of medicine.
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Which presbyopia treatment is the best?

Which presbyopia treatment is the best?
The perfect treatment for presbyopia has not yet been invented.
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Paul Jirak’s education and experience

Paul Jirak’s training and experience: Meet Dr. Paul Jirak, leading eye surgeon in Upper Austria.
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What is laser eye surgery? How does laser eye surgery work?

How does laser eye surgery work?
Read more about the principle of vision correction, explained by Dr. Victor Derhartunian…

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What does cataract surgery cost?

How much does cataract surgery cost?
The costs are probably lower than you think.
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How do patients feel after SmartSight?

How do patients feel after SmartSight?
Patients feel very good after the SmartSight method.
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Are eye operations overpriced?

The cost of laser eye surgery depends on the type of treatment you have.
Although it may seem expensive, it...

Do I need glasses after the lens exchange operation?

Do I need glasses after lens replacement surgery?
During a lens exchange, the body’s own lens is replaced with an...

When should cataract surgery be performed? Are there other treatment options?

When should cataract surgery be performed?
Dr. Paul Jirak explains the right time and explains treatment alternatives…

How does daily life change for patients after PresbyMAX treatment?

How does life change after PRESBYMAX?
Before the procedure, the patient either needed reading glasses for most activities.

What are the advantages of monovision treatment?

There are several advantages of monovision treatment over other presbyopia treatments.
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How will daily life change for patients after SmartSight?

How does daily life change for patients after SmartSight?
Life changes dramatically for patients after SmartSight…

How long does laser eye surgery last?

How long does laser eye surgery last?
In the long term, the result is stable.
In general, however, you can...

Will I become sensitive to light after laser eye surgery?

Will I be sensitive to light after laser eye surgery?
After laser treatment, you may experience increased sensitivity to light...

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Procedure for laser eye treatment

1. preliminary investigation In this personal consultation with the specialist, possible options for eye surgery will be explained to you…

Does laser eye surgery hurt?

Does laser eye surgery hurt?
In principle, laser eye treatment is not painful.
Every patient’s perception of pain is different.

What happens during laser eye surgery?

What happens during laser eye surgery?
During laser eye surgery, the eye is first anesthetized with droplets.
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How often can you have your eyes lasered?

How often can I have my eyes lasered?
At the end of the treatment we can see how much tissue...

What does laser eye surgery cost? Why is laser eye surgery cheaper in other countries?

What does laser eye surgery cost?
If you take into account the cost of glasses and contact lenses, the costs...

What are the advantages of LASIK?

Are you still unsure which method is best for you?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains the advantages of LASIK treatment.

Does the insurance pay for laser eye surgery?

Does insurance cover the costs of laser eye surgery?
Find out under what circumstances you can request a subsidy.

How do patients feel after LASIK?

How do patients feel after LASIK?
Sometimes vision may still be a little milky and the eye may still water...

Which laser eye surgery is best?

Which laser eye surgery is best?
There is no one best method in the field of laser eye surgery.
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Christina Leydolt’s education and experience

Christina Leydolt’s education and experience: Fr. Doz. Dr. Leydolt is a specialist in cataract surgery.
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Should I involve my partner in the decision to have eye surgery?

Involving partners in the decision-making process can be helpful for the patient.
We recommend taking partners along to a consultation...

How does monovision treatment work?

How does monovision work?
Monovision is an option for correcting presbyopia.
Find out more…

How do patients feel after cataract surgery?

How do patients feel after cataract surgery?
You can decide for yourself whether you want to wear glasses after the...

How does the lens exchange operation work?

How does lens replacement surgery work?
During lens replacement surgery, the body’s own lens is replaced by an artificial lens.

What are the SmartSight advantages?

What are the advantages of SmartSight?
Find out about the benefits of the latest generation of laser eye surgery.
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Does laser eye surgery correct astigmatism, short-sightedness and long-sightedness?

Does laser eye surgery correct astigmatism, short-sightedness and long-sightedness?
Find out which visual defects can be corrected.
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What is the difference between LASIK and Femto-LASIK?

What is the difference between LASIK and Femto-LASIK?
Find out how the laser eye treatments differ.
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How do patients feel after PresbyMAX treatment?

What changes for patients after PresbyMAX treatment?
Find out how patients feel after they no longer need reading glasses

Victor Derhartunian’s education and experience

Meet Dr. Victor Derhartunian, renowned ophthalmologist and LASIK surgeon.
In this video he talks about his training and experience

What are the lens exchange benefits?

Do you wear reading glasses?
Dr. Christina Leydolt explains why lens exchange treatment is particularly attractive for patients with presbyopia.

When is the best time for eye surgery?

What should you look out for when planning eye surgery?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian reveals when the best time for eye...

What is special about cataract surgery at EyeLaser?

Cataract surgery at EyeLaser offers a decisive difference to other clinics.
Dr. Paul Jirak explains the special feature in this...

What does cataract surgery cost?

What does cataract surgery cost?
Find out what the costs depend on and whether statutory health insurance companies cover the...

Am I suitable for laser eye treatment?

Not everyone is suitable for laser eye treatment.
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains in this video what types of suitability there...

Is it possible to have presbyopia lasered?

Can presbyopia be treated by laser?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains the treatment options for presbyopia.
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What is a toric lens (astigmatism)?

What is a toric lens?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains toric lenses in the context of astigmatism.
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Is laser eye surgery possible after cataract surgery?

Is laser eye surgery possible after cataract surgery?
Laser eye surgery is possible after cataract surgery…

What is cataract surgery?

What is cataract surgery?
Cataracts are a disease that occurs with advancing age.
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What is a toric lens?

What is a toric lens?
A toric lens is a special lens for correcting high astigmatism.
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What is the ReLEx-Smile eye laser method?

What is the ReLEx-Smile laser eye method?
Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains ReLEx-Smile in comparison with LASIK and PRK.
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What is a phakic intraocular lens?

What is a phakic intraocular lens?
An intraocular lens is a lens implant that is implanted in the eye in...

How quickly can an operation be performed after the preliminary examination?

When can laser eye surgery be performed after the preliminary examination?
Laser eye surgery is possible just one day after...

Optimize your vision with the help of laser eye surgery in Vienna & Linz

Spezialist analysiert das Augenbild eines Patienten auf dem Monitor vor der Laser-Augenkorrektur.

Many people around the world have already freed themselves from glasses and contact lenses, but not all eyes are suitable for laser treatment.
Book an examination at the Eye Laser Center Vienna & Linz and find out which treatment can help you:

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