Ophthalmologist, Anterior Segment, Zurich, Switzerland

Prof Dr Theo Seiler, MD, PhD is a specialist in ophthalmology and head of the IROC Institute for Refractive and Ophthalmic Surgery in Zurich.

The IROC eye clinic was established in 2002. Under the leadership of Prof Seiler, IROC is known nationally and internationally as a highly qualified modern eye centre with many years of practical experience in eye surgery as well as intensive research activities.

The specialist team offers a complete spectrum of eye medicine at its eye clinic. Prof Seiler and his colleagues put an emphasis on friendliness, working at the highest scientific standards and offering precise diagnostics and therapy.

Finally, life without glasses

The speciality of Prof Dr Seiler, refractive surgery, is operative correction of ocular aberrations. He can help his patients in the long-term and enable them to live a life without glasses. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is the most common form of laser vision correction. In addition, the cornea responsible for defective vision can also be surgically modified by photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) or SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction). During an extensive preliminary examination, you can turn to Prof Seiler in regards to any questions. If you want to finally enjoy sports and everyday life without annoying glasses getting in your way, please contact our specialists!

At the YOUSEEZÜRI Eye Laser Centre, the subsidiary clinic of IROC, founded in 2018, a team of experts who have been trained at IROC offers standard eye laser technology at the highest medical level at reasonable prices.

Clear vision, even in old age

With an increasing predicted life span, your chances of experiencing clouding of the ocular lens, also known as cataract, are increased. Patients complain of a veil of fog in their field of vision and a strong glare from bright lights during the day or at night, due to increased light refraction in the diseased lens. In general, everyone develops turbidity of the eye lens, which is primarily related to UV exposure experienced during everyday life. In addition, there are also cataracts which are congenital or arise early in children, which can result in total blindness. Cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed on the eye, and Prof Dr Seiler and his team have many years of experience.

Keratoconus in specialist hands

Prof Dr Seiler is primarily a specialist in the operative field of the anterior eye segment. He is one of the pioneers of refractive surgery, especially in the area of ​​the cornea. For example, Prof Seiler was involved in the invention of the crosslinking of the cornea in keratoconus.

A disease that Prof Seiler regularly confronts is the so-called Keratoconus. In this case, severe deterioration of visual acuity usually results in a dominant eye due to progressive corneal changes. The disease usually affects both eyes and was previously only treatable by a corneal transplant. A highly modern form of therapy is Customised Crosslinking, in which the changes of the cornea can usually be slowed down or even stopped, and the patient can be given sufficient eyesight.

Eyesight and good visual acuity are decisive for a high quality of life and for the ability to participate in everyday life. If you are experiencing deterioration of your vision, please contact Prof Dr Seiler.

Further information is available at the IROC Eye Clinic and YOUSEEZÜRI Laser Eye Centre websites.