Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology focuses on detecting, treating and preventing diseases and functional disorders of the eye and preserving and enhancing vision.

At Brixsana, we provide comprehensive ophthalmological care encompassing the full spectrum of eye health. Our team of specialists employs cutting-edge diagnostic techniques, advanced therapies and state-of-the-art surgical procedures to address visual impairments and eye diseases in accordance with the latest medical standards.

Whether you require a routine eye exam, preventive care, specialised diagnostics or surgical intervention, your eye heath is in expert hands at Brixsana.

Focus Areas

General eye examinations

  • Thorough ophthalmological evaluations for adults and children, including retinal (fundus oculi) examination
  • Assessment of visual acuity and eyeglass prescription (eyeglass fitting)
  • Measurement of eye pressure
  • Ophthalmological assessment for driving licence renewal

Preventive medical check-ups

  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • Diabetic retinal disease
  • Refraction testing for prescription of glasses
  • Eye pressure measurement
  • Diagnosis of chronic eye diseases (cataracts, macular degeneration, dry eye, ametropia and astigmatism)
  • Ophthalmological emergencies such as pain, foreign bodies in the eye, inflammation, eyelid injuries, blunt trauma, chemical burns (acid or alkali)

Specialised diagnostics

  • High-resolution imaging for retinal and glaucoma analysis (OCT)
  • Visual field testing
  • Biometric analysis
  • Refractometry

Surgery

  • Cataract surgery with correction of defective vision and astigmatism
  • Intravitreal injection therapy for macular diseases (macular degeneration, diabetic maculopathy)
  • Corneal surgery (pterygium, pinguecula and corneal transplantation)
  • Eyelid surgery
  • Corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus
Team
 

Dr Bernhard Steger, MD and Assoc. Prof. (Priv.-Doz.)

Specialist in Ophthalmology and Optometry
 

Dr Barbara Trotter, MD (med. univ.)

Specialist in Optometry and Ophthalmology
Good to know

If you have previously been examined or treated at another facility, please bring any relevant records or findings to your appointment at Brixsana.

Opening Hours

Monday and Tuesday

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