Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Ludwig Heindl
University Hospital, CologneEditorial Contributions
Eyelid surgery
The eyelids may require treatment due to age or for medical reasons. Specialists in eyelid surgery are usually specialists in ophthalmology with further training in ophthalmoplastic surgery. They are comprehensively trained to achieve the best results in eyelid surgery. Here you will find further in...
Read moreGlaucoma
Glaucoma is the name given to a number of different eye diseases that lead to the loss of nerve fibers. In advanced cases, the increasing hollowing out of the optic disc (optic nerve head) is one of the main findings. As a result, so-called scotomas (visual field defects) occur in glaucoma, which ca...
Read moreRetinal Detachment
A retinal detachment (technical term: retinal detachment) is an ophthalmological emergency that must be taken very seriously: without timely treatment, the affected eye may go blind. You should therefore see an ophthalmologist immediately if symptoms occur. Possible symptoms of retinal detachment ar...
Read moreCataract
Cataracts are a disease of the eyes in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. The first symptoms usually only become noticeable very late, meaning that treatment of cataracts is also delayed. If left untreated, cataracts lead to loss of vision.Here you will find all the information about catarac...
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