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Heidelberg University Hospital

Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
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Heidelberg University Hospital

Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany
Total review: 126

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Cataract Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital

What does Heidelberg University Hospital offer patients?

Heidelberg University Hospital, located in Im Neuenheimer Feld, Heidelberg, Germany offers patients Cataract Surgery procedures among its total of 207 available procedures, across 22 different specialties
. Currently, there's no pricing information for Cataract Surgery procedures at Heidelberg University Hospital, as all prices are available on request only, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿57,600.

How many specialists are there and what accreditation's have been awarded to Heidelberg University Hospital?

There are many specialists available at the Hospital, with 33 in total, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

Facility Services Available at Heidelberg University Hospital

Family accommodation
Free Wifi
International newspapers
Interpreter services
Laundry
Local tourism options
Local transportation booking
Medical records transfer
Medical travel insurance
Mobility accessible rooms
Parking available
Pharmacy
Phone in the room
Private rooms for patients available
Rehabilitation
Religious facilities
Special dietary requests accepted
Translation services
TV in the room

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What you need to know about Cataract Surgery in Heidelberg

Cataract surgery in Heidelberg is a common procedure carried out by highly experienced ophthalmologists. This outpatient operation is performed when the natural lens of the eye, which is usually transparent, develops a cataract. The cataract causes the lens to become cloudy, resulting in blurry or desaturated vision. Surgery is necessary when the cataract severely affects your daily activities or your ability to work.

During the procedure, the surgeon removes the cloudy lens and if necessary, replaces it with an artificial clear lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). Modern techniques mean that the entire procedure can typically be performed under local anaesthetic with patients experiencing little to no discomfort. Cataract surgeries in Heidelberg are renowned for their high standards of care and success.

What's the Recovery Time for Cataract Surgery Procedures in Heidelberg?

Recovery times for cataract surgery procedures vary from person to person, but typically, patients notice an improvement in their vision within a few days of the procedure. However, full healing can take about a month.

During the first few days post-operation, the eye may feel itchy and sensitive. It is also common for a mild burning sensation or grittiness to be experienced. Patients are advised not to rub the eye and to use the prescribed eye drops to help with the healing process and reduce inflammation. Complete visual results and the settling down of any post-operative symptoms could take from several weeks to a few months.

What's the Success Rate of Cataract Surgery Procedures in Heidelberg?

The success rate of cataract surgery procedures in Heidelberg is very high, similar to other developed regions. As a mature and well-established procedure, the percentage of patients with significantly improved vision following cataract surgery is greater than 95%.

However, as with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated. These risks mainly involve infection, bleeding, inflammation, detachment of the retina, pressure changes in the eye and sometimes light sensitivity. Most of these complications are extremely rare and can be managed effectively if they occur.

Other Ophthalmology Procedures Available at Heidelberg University Hospital

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Doctors at Heidelberg University Hospital

  • Prof. Dr. med. Anthony D. Ho

    Prof. Dr. med. Anthony D. Ho

    • Oncology
    • Rheumatology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Markus A. Weigand

    Prof. Dr. med. Markus A. Weigand

    • Anesthetics

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Karck

    Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Karck

    • Cardiology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Hugo Katus

    Prof. Dr. med. Hugo Katus

    • Cardiology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Enk

    Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Enk

    • Dermatology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Peter Nawroth

    Prof. Dr. med. Peter Nawroth

    • Endocrinology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Stremmel

    Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Stremmel

    • Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Georg F. Hoffmann

    Prof. Dr. med. Georg F. Hoffmann

    • Gastroenterology
    • Nephrology
    • Neurology
    • Pediatrics

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Markus W. B

    Prof. Dr. med. Markus W. B

    • General Surgery

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Strowitzki

    Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Strowitzki

    • Gynecology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Christof Sohn

    Prof. Dr. med. Christof Sohn

    • Gynecology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Peter K. Plinkert

    Prof. Dr. med. Peter K. Plinkert

    • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
    • Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Felix Herth

    Prof. Dr. med. Felix Herth

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  • Prof. Dr. med. J

    Prof. Dr. med. J

    • Maxillofacial Surgery

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Johannes P

    Prof. Dr. med. Johannes P

    • Neonatology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Martin Bendszus

    Prof. Dr. med. Martin Bendszus

    • Neurology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Unterberg

    Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Unterberg

    • Neurosurgery

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Haberkorn

    Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Haberkorn

    • Nuclear Medicine

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Dirk J

    Prof. Dr. med. Dirk J

    • Oncology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Michael Thomas

    Prof. Dr. med. Michael Thomas

    • Oncology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Wick

    Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Wick

    • Oncology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Gerd U. Auffarth

    Prof. Dr. med. Gerd U. Auffarth

    • Ophthalmology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Volker Ewerbeck

    Prof. Dr. med. Volker Ewerbeck

    • Orthopedics

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo

    Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Gorenflo

    • Pediatrics

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  • Dr. med. Patrick G

    Dr. med. Patrick G

    • Pediatrics

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Herzog

    Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Herzog

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Ulrich Kauczor

    Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Ulrich Kauczor

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  • Prof. Dr. med. J

    Prof. Dr. med. J

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Weidner

    Prof. Dr. med. Norbert Weidner

    • Spinal Surgery

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Hendrik Dienemann

    Prof. Dr. med. Hendrik Dienemann

    • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Schmidmaier

    Prof. Dr. med. Gerhard Schmidmaier

    • Traumatology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Markus Hohenfellner

    Prof. Dr. med. Markus Hohenfellner

    • Urology

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  • Prof. Dr. med. Dittmar B

    Prof. Dr. med. Dittmar B

    • Vascular Medicine

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