Macular therapy
outpatient surgery/macular therapy
Macular degeneration treatment in Zurich – modern, individualized, and painless. Preserve your vision long-term.
Macular degeneration treatment in Zurich – sustainable help for your central vision
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60. It involves progressive damage to the macula – the central area of the retina responsible for sharp vision and the ability to recognize fine details. Macular degeneration leads to a significant loss of central visual acuity, making reading, driving, and facial recognition considerably more difficult.
Diagnostic procedures in our practice
Fundoscopy and retinal tomography
- Funduscopy:
Using modern instruments, we examine the back of the eye and detect changes such as deposits (drusen) or other abnormalities that indicate the onset of macular degeneration at an early stage.
- Retinal tomography:
Using high-resolution digital images, we can assess the condition of your macula in detail and precisely monitor the course of the disease.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides cross-sectional images of the retina, allowing even the smallest structural changes in the macula to be visualized. This painless and rapid procedure is essential for assessing the severity of the condition and planning treatment.
Modern treatment methods
Anti-VEGF therapy
Especially in the case of the wet form of macular degeneration, we rely on anti-VEGF injections.
- Mode of effectiveness:
These medications inhibit the growth of abnormal blood vessels and prevent fluid from leaking into the macula.
- Advantages:
Regular injections can slow the progression of the disease and in many cases even stabilize or improve visual function.
Photodynamic Therapy
We offer photodynamic therapy for selected patients with wet macular degeneration.
- Procedure:
A light-sensitive dye is injected into the bloodstream and accumulates in the abnormal blood vessels of the macula. This region is then irradiated with a special laser, selectively destroying the abnormal vessels.
- Advantages:
This method is particularly gentle and targeted.
Additional measures
- Nutritional supplements:
Supplementary nutrient combinations (such as the AREDS formula) can slow the progression of dry macular degeneration.
- Specific treatment approaches for diabetics:
Since diabetic retinal diseases are often accompanied by macular degeneration, we tailor our therapy to the individual needs of diabetics – naturally painlessly and under optimal anesthesia.
Treatment process and your benefits
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Initial consultation and detailed diagnostics:
In a personal consultation, we will explain the current condition of your macula and create an individual therapy plan. -
Painless treatment:
All procedures are performed using modern and painless techniques – in our practice under anesthesia, if necessary. -
Follow-up care and continuous monitoring:
Through regular follow-up examinations, we ensure that the treatment successes are sustainable and adjust the therapy plan as needed.
Your advantages:
- Maintenance and improvement of visual function
- Individually tailored therapy approaches
- Modern, pain-free procedures
- Comprehensive care from diagnosis to aftercare
Frequently asked questions about eye flickering
How is macular degeneration diagnosed?
Fundoscopy, retinal tomography and OCT – all procedures are largely painless and allow for early diagnosis.
What treatment options are there?
Depending on the stage, anti-VEGF injections, photodynamic therapy or nutritional supplements are used.
How often are checks necessary?
Usually every 4–12 weeks – depending on the course of the disease, the type of therapy and the individual risk situation.
Is the treatment painful?
No – all procedures are largely painless; many are performed with topical anesthesia directly in the doctor's office.
Will the therapy be covered by health insurance?
Yes – medically necessary treatments such as anti-VEGF therapy are covered by basic health insurance. Additional services (e.g., special medications) may be covered.
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