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Laser eye surgery in Vienna & laser eye surgery in Linz with leading Lasik surgeons: Gain visual freedom with our Swiss method for exceptional laser eye surgery

Sekretariat im Eyelaser

Eyelaser kontaktieren

Not everyone is suitable for laser eye surgery.
The first step is to find out whether your eyes are suitable for laser eye surgery.
Give us a call in Vienna or Linz.
You can also book an appointment online.

Frau geht zu einem Termin für einen Augenlaser

Eyelaser besuchen

At Augenlaserzentrum Wien, we check your eyes and take the time to listen to your needs.
Once we have found the best laser eye treatment for you, you will feel confident about your next steps.

Genießen Sie visuelle Freiheit

Nach der Behandlung in unserer hochmodernen Klinik werden Sie unsere handwerkliche Arbeit bewundern und ein außergewöhnliches, natürliches Sehvermögen erleben – frei von Brille und Kontaktlinsen.

Sekretariat im Eyelaser

Eyelaser kontaktieren

Not everyone is suitable for laser eye surgery.
The first step is to find out whether your eyes are suitable for laser eye surgery.
Give us a call in Vienna or Linz.
You can also book an appointment online.

Frau geht zu einem Termin für einen Augenlaser

Eyelaser besuchen

At Augenlaserzentrum Wien, we check your eyes and take the time to listen to your needs.
Once we have found the best laser eye treatment for you, you will feel confident about your next steps.

Genießen Sie visuelle Freiheit

Nach der Behandlung in unserer hochmodernen Klinik werden Sie unsere handwerkliche Arbeit bewundern und ein außergewöhnliches, natürliches Sehvermögen erleben – frei von Brille und Kontaktlinsen.

Experience visual freedom with laser eye surgery in Vienna

In this video, Dr. Victor Derhartunian explains which laser eye treatments are available at EyeLaser

Laser eye surgery frees you from glasses and contact lenses

Discover everything you need to know about laser eye surgery

Eligibility criteria

Are you suitable for laser eye surgery? First of all: we can treat 99% of the patients who contact us.
However, if you are not suitable for a surgical procedure, we will tell you this and unfortunately have to turn you away as a patient.
This is a matter of course for us as serious eye surgeons.
However, we will of course do everything in our power to improve your visual performance.
At EyeLaser, the decision is in the hands of ophthalmologists and not opticians, as is often the case with laser eye surgery chains.
No two eyes are the same.
Our top priority is therefore to determine your vision or defective vision as accurately as possible.
To do this, we only use state-of-the-art technology and highly qualified staff for the initial preliminary ophthalmological examination.
There are different methods for the surgical correction of visual defects.
Not everyone is suitable for classic laser eye treatment.
However, there are alternatives, such as lens implantation, which can also be considered for more pronounced visual defects or corneas that are too thin or irregular.
In principle, you should meet the following criteria for eye surgery:

  • You are of legal age, i.e. at least 18 years old.
  • Your visual acuity has been stable for at least one year.
  • Your eye is healthy, there are no relevant eye diseases.
  • You are in a generally good state of health.

If you meet these criteria, you are generally eligible for laser eye surgery and we can determine which treatment method is most suitable for you during a consultation and preliminary examination.
The following methods are recommended depending on your specific visual defect: Laser eye surgery for short-sightedness

up to approx. -10 diopters Femto-LASIK/LASIK/SmartSight
up to approx. -6 diopters Femto-LASIK/LASIK/LASEK/SmartSight
approx. -6 to -25 diopters Phakic lenses (ICLs) / lens exchange

Laser eye surgery for long-sightedness

up to max.
+4 diopters
Femto-LASIK / LASIK / Phakic lenses (ICLs) / Lens exchange
approx. +5 to +10 diopters Phakic lenses (ICLs) / lens exchange

Laser eye surgery for astigmatism

up to 5 diopters Femto-LASIK/LASIK/LASEK/Phake lenses/lens exchange/SmartSight

Laser eye surgery for presbyopia

without other ametropia PresbyMax / Femto-LASIK/Monovision/lens exchange
Hyperopia/myopia +3 to -5 dpt PresbyMax / Femto-LASIK / Monovision/ Presbyopia-LASIK
All visual defects Lens exchange with monofocal/multifocal implants from Physiol, Zeiss, Precizon Presbyopic, Hoya or Panoptix (Alcon)

On the respective subpages you can find detailed information about the visual defects and the appropriate methods to correct them.
We are also happy to advise you personally on the phone, by e-mail or in our practice!
Simply make an appointment with us for laser eye surgery in Vienna.

Technology

One of our basic principles is to always work at the cutting edge of technology.
Why?
Because this not only makes the operation less complicated for us, but above all for you.
In our laser eye surgery practice for refractive and intraocular eye surgery, we therefore only use the highest quality and most modern devices on the market and we maintain them meticulously. The femtosecond laser The femtosecond laser is an infrared laser and is used to make an incision in the cornea and create the “flap”: the corneal lid that is lifted and closed again after the laser treatment.
At EyeLaser, we use the Swiss Leonardo Da Vinci LDV Z6 femto laser from Ziemer and the German Schwind ATOS laser, both state-of-the-art devices for femto LASIK and lens extraction from the cornea.
The special features of this laser are the high laser frequency (MHz), the lowest pulse energy (nJ) and the smallest pulse area.
Thanks to these unique properties, the quality and precision of the corneal incision has been improved even further.
Several million procedures have already been performed using this modern technology. The excimer laser With the excimer laser (UV laser), your cornea is reshaped in just a few seconds during laser eye surgery.
We have 2 modern eye laser systems:

  • The Schwind AMARIS 1050 RS from Schwind is a premium eye laser among excimer laser devices for refractive surgery.
    It has the fastest 7-dimensional video-supported eye tracking system currently available on the market, which compensates for movements of the eye during laser surgery without latency (without delay).
    With the Schwind AMARIS 1050 RS, both wavefront-optimized and personalized treatments are possible.

The crosslinking device In UV crosslinking, the diseased cornea in keratoconus and other corneal weaknesses is reshaped using special eye drops (riboflavin) and subsequent UV irradiation.
EyeLaser has the most modern UV irradiation device for this purpose, the IROC UV-X 2000/ AVEDRO KXL.
The device was developed by a team of experts in collaboration with the inventors of the crosslinking procedure in eye surgery: Prof. Theo Seiler and Prof. Eberhard Spörl.
Thanks to his close collaboration with Prof. Seiler in Zurich, Dr. Derhartunian is very familiar with the device and its precise application.
We will be happy to show you our devices and explain their function in detail at a non-binding information evening!

Risks

Risks and side effects of laser eye surgery As with any operation, there are certain risks and side effects associated with surgical procedures on the eye, which this page and the treating surgeon will explain to you in detail.
However, the complication rate for laser eye surgery is well below 1% and, depending on the method chosen, you may experience different levels of discomfort.
With most laser eye surgery methods, however, the pain disappears after a few hours and the patient has good vision the very next day.
Laser eye surgery has been a scientifically recognized procedure for decades and is one of the most frequently performed operations worldwide.
The risks are therefore extremely low.
We further reduce them through the critical selection of our patients, meticulous preliminary examinations and years of experience.
Nevertheless, we would like to inform you fully about possible complications:

  • Pain lasting up to three days and fluctuating visual performance for several months after the operation can occur (mainly with the Trans-PRK/PRK/LASEK method).
  • With Femto-LASIK, watery eyes and a foreign body sensation in the eye may persist for 2 to 4 hours after the operation.
  • Dryness of the eyes is usually temporary.
    You can moisturize the eye sufficiently with commercially available eye drops.
  • Laser treatment can temporarily or permanently increase the sensitivity of the eyes to light.
  • In the weeks following the operation, increased sensitivity to glare may occur, which can lead to the perception of halos or reduced visual acuity at dusk and dazzle (e.g. from oncoming cars).
    Drive carefully!
    However, the risk can be significantly reduced by using so-called wavefront technology, i.e. appropriate laser programming.
  • A post-operative infection is counteracted by the use of antibiotic/cortisone eye drops in the first week.
    Please contact us immediately if you experience inflammation or pain in the eye.
    The use of these cortisone eye drops can also lead to increased dryness and increased intraocular pressure.
  • A possible over- or undercorrection of up to 20% of the desired visual acuity can occur due to fluctuations in wound healing and laser power and can be corrected within the care period you have chosen after the operation.
  • Incision errors when creating the corneal flap are very rare and have been further reduced by the introduction of femtosecond laser technology.
    They are negligible with appropriate aftercare.
  • Softening of the cornea (keratectasia) is extremely rare (in 1 in 10,000 to 40,000 cases) and can be remedied by using corneal crosslinking.
  • An ingrowth or displacement of the corneal flap can occur and can be corrected with a short procedure.
    Therefore, please be sure to keep your check-up appointments!
  • Patients over the age of 45 are likely to need reading glasses after myopia correction due to the onset of presbyopia.
    An exception to this is the use of monovision, hyperopia or PresbyMax.

During the preliminary examination at the EyeLaser eye laser center in Vienna, Linz and Zurich, we will discuss with you directly the risks and side effects that your individual clinical picture may cause.
Ultimately, you should only opt for laser eye surgery in Vienna without hesitation if you have confidence in the surgeon treating you.

Optimise your eyes and ditch the hassle of glasses and contacts

Frau bei einer gründlichen Augenuntersuchung vor der Laser-Augenkorrektur.

Get rid of annoying glasses and contact lenses

Millions of people around the world have already freed themselves from glasses and contact lenses, but not all eyes are suitable for treatment.
Book an examination below and find out if you are suitable and which treatment can help you best:

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Gain visual freedom with our Swiss method for exceptional laser eye surgery

Laser eye surgery in Vienna and Linz with uncompromising quality and precision

Why laser eye surgery?

Doing sports without restrictions, going on vacation without worrying, or simply getting up in the morning and seeing the world with clear eyes.
Millions of people worldwide have already had their eyes lasered.
Refractive eye surgery is the most popular form of elective surgery.
The world’s first laser eye surgery was performed in 1987 by Theo Seiler, with whom our head eye surgeon learned his trade.
Since then, the scientifically recognized procedure has been continuously developed and perfected.
Numerous long-term studies confirm the high success rate and rapid healing – the medical procedure is even approved for jet pilots and astronauts.
The most common form of laser eye surgery is LASIK or Femto-LASIK – the majority of our patients are also treated with this extremely safe and precise method.
However, the various laser eye treatment options have one thing in common: they use high-precision lasers to reshape the cornea of the eye, giving you razor-sharp vision.
Highly professional laser eye surgery such as EyeLaser is safe, quick and painless.
The treatment only takes 15 to 20 minutes, and within a few hours to days you can see clearly again without visual aids.
We take a lot of time for you and your individual vision problems.
Your eyes will be examined and tested in detail so that we can determine the perfect treatment method for you.
Using state-of-the-art equipment, diagnostics and laser technology, we ensure that your treatment meets the highest standards of safety, quality and comfort.

Femto-LASIK

LASIK is the best known and most commonly performed laser eye surgery.
After this treatment, you have made the wise decision to live your life on your own terms and no longer need outdated glasses or contact lenses to see. Sie können Ihr Leben mit der außergewöhnlichen natürlichen Sehkraft leben, die Sie verdienen – ohne Kompromisse.

TransPRK

PRK is a good solution if you want to do without glasses and contact lenses but are not eligible for LASIK. Sobald wir Ihre Sehkraft verbessert haben, werden alltägliche Aktivitäten mit Schweizer Präzision optimiert. Whether you’re making a cup of coffee, applying make-up or exercising – you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve without glasses or contact lenses.

SmartSight

SmartSight is the most modern and minimally invasive form of laser eye surgery.
After this treatment, you will feel confident and ready for whatever life brings, without the fear of glasses and contact lenses getting in the way.

Laser eye surgery alternative ICL

ICLs free you from glasses and contact lenses if you are not suitable for laser eye treatment.
Even if you have already been told that laser treatment is not an option for you, or you would like a reversible procedure to correct your visual defect, a life without glasses is possible with ICL surgery.

Paar genießt klare Sicht während einer Kanutour nach einer Laser-Augenkorrektur.

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We’re Swiss. Quality is in our DNA

Everything here (even the coffee) is optimised with Swiss precision.

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There’s a right way and a wrong way

The right clinic is not too cheap, too “chain” or too costly. The right clinic is precisely right.

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 Over the top precision

With our Swiss method for vision correction; there’s no room for disappointment.

Procedure for laser eye treatment

Preliminary examination

Preliminary examination

In this personal consultation with the specialist, possible options for eye surgery will be explained to you and all relevant data will be recorded:

  • Complex ophthalmologic examination
  • Your exact eyeglass prescription
  • Digital retinal examination and pressure measurement
  • Measurement of the eye (biometry, topography, OCT, corneal pattern, tomography, wavefront)

Important for the preliminary examination for laser eye surgery:

  • Please do not wear soft contact lenses for 1 week before the preliminary examination.
  • Please do not wear hard contact lenses for 4 weeks before the preliminary examination.
  • Please do not wear Ortho-K contact lenses for 3 months before the preliminary examination.
  • Eye drops that dilate your pupils are used for the examination.
    Afterwards, your eyes will be more sensitive to light for 4 hours and you should not drive or operate machinery.
Operation method

Choice of surgical method

After the preliminary examination, you will find out whether you are suitable for laser eye surgery or lens surgery and which method is most likely to be recommended to you.
We will inform you about the course of the operation, the risks and side effects and the follow-up treatment.
Of course, we will also be happy to answer all your questions!
You can then either make an appointment for surgery on the spot or – after sufficient time to think it over – by telephone.
We make every effort to accommodate patients as well as possible when making appointments.
The waiting time between the preliminary examination and the operation is between one day and a few weeks – whichever you prefer.
Contact lenses can be worn again after the preliminary examination. Before your treatment:

  • Please do not wear soft contact lenses for 2 days before the operation.
  • Please do not wear hard contact lenses for 7 days before the operation.
Operation

Your laser eye surgery

On the day of the operation, you will come to our practice with an accompanying person.
Please refrain from using face cream, aftershave, make-up etc. in the facial area on this day.
You will only be anaesthetized locally with eye drops and can therefore eat and drink normally.
At this point, any final questions can be clarified and, if in doubt, we will carry out another examination to be on the safe side.
We will give you medication and instructions for the time after the operation.
We will also make an appointment with you for the follow-up examination the next day (in the morning).
You can find detailed information about the treatment procedure for your chosen surgical method under Methods.
The operation itself only takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Afterwards, we will provide you with protective goggles and all important documents and medication and your accompanying person will take you home. What you should bear in mind after laser eye surgery Depending on the method, we recommend that you allow for a downtime of one to several days.
Your eyes are very sensitive and most patients report:

  • Light sensitivity
  • Burning eyes
  • Foreign body sensation
  • strong lacrimation
  • After the operation, keep your eyes closed for the rest of the day if possible and only open them to eat, go to the toilet, etc. The eyelids exert a natural pressure on the cornea, which accelerates healing.
    This means: no cell phone, no computer, no reading, no television.
    Listen to music or an audio book until you go to bed.
  • Wear sunglasses indoors (even at night) to avoid catching your eyes.
  • Use the eye drops we provide to lubricate your eyes regularly.
    You will also receive dosage instructions from us.
  • Avoid rubbing or squeezing your eyes.
  • Please do not apply make-up to your eyes for 1-2 weeks after the treatment.
  • Avoid baths, spas and saunas for 2 weeks and do not hold your face directly under the water jet when showering.
  • Avoid windy, draughty, dusty and smoky environments and physical exertion for 2 weeks.
Aftercare

Aftercare

The day after the successful operation, you will come to our practice for your first follow-up examination.
Normally, you will have little or no more discomfort on this day and your vision will be around 90%.
If your recovery is going well and the post-operative checks are satisfactory, the next examination will be scheduled for one month later (laser eye surgery, after 1 week in the case of lens surgery).
Optimal vision is achieved after a few weeks.
The results may fluctuate slightly during this time depending on the day – please give your eyes some time.
Depending on the package selected, ongoing check-ups and follow-up treatments will take place over a period of 1-5 years.
During this time, you can contact us at any time with questions and arrange check-ups!
In the event of a deviation, we will correct your vision again free of charge during this period.
After the laser eye surgery: Enjoy your new attitude to life without glasses or contact lenses!

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Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Ophthalmologist, Refractive surgery specialist
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After learning his trade from the two pioneers of laser surgery,
Dr Victor Derhartunian is among the leading surgeons in Europe. He heads the practice in Vienna and can advise his patients in 5 languages.

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Dr. Paul Jirak
Ophthalmologist, Refractive surgery specialist
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Dr. Paul Jirak is a co-founder of one of the most renowned centers for laser eye surgery in Austria and has been treating patients in Linz since 2014. He specialises in ophthalmology, optometry, eye surgery and eye lasers.

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Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt
Ophthalmologist, Lens & cataract surgery specialist
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Dr. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist specialised in cataract and lens surgery. She leads a research group with this focus, trains young surgeons and gives international and national lectures.

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Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Ophthalmologist, Refractive surgery specialist
FEBO

After learning his trade from the two pioneers of laser surgery,
Dr Victor Derhartunian is among the leading surgeons in Europe. He heads the practice in Vienna and can advise his patients in 5 languages.

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Dr. Paul Jirak
Ophthalmologist, Refractive surgery specialist
FEBO

Dr. Paul Jirak is a co-founder of one of the most renowned centers for laser eye surgery in Austria and has been treating patients in Linz since 2014. He specialises in ophthalmology, optometry, eye surgery and eye lasers.

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Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt
Ophthalmologist, Lens & cataract surgery specialist
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Dr. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist specialised in cataract and lens surgery. She leads a research group with this focus, trains young surgeons and gives international and national lectures.

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Patientin während einer Laser-Augenkorrektur unter der Aufsicht eines Spezialisten.

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