Being told you have cataracts isn’t bad. We see it as an opportunity

Achieve better vision than you’ve had in years – free from your annoying reading glasses

Being told you have cataracts isn’t bad. We see it as an opportunity

Achieve better vision than you’ve had in years – free from your annoying reading glasses

Meet your cataract surgery experts in Vienna

Our friendly eye specialists are here to turn back the clock on your eyes

Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Christina Leydolt

Ophthalmologist, Lens & Cataract Surgery Specialist
FEBO

Expert In Innovative Eye Surgery

“I am passionate about giving patients a better quality of life through better vision. I have always been fascinated by eye surgery and the constant new technologies and advances in this field.” – Prof. Christina Leydolt

Prof. Leydolt is an ophthalmologist who specialises in cataract and lens surgery.

She believes every patient is unique and has their own needs and requirements for vision. These requirements depend on hobbies, lifestyle and specific desires. Therefore, finding an individually tailored treatment together with you is a big priority of hers.

  • Born and raised in Vienna
  • 04/2015: Award of the title “Associate Professor”
  • 2014-2016: Head of the Outpatient Clinic for Internal Eye Diseases, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, Medical University of Vienna (MUW)
  • since 2014: Senior Surgical Physician, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, MUW
  • 09/2013: Award of the title “Assistant Professor”
  • since 2012: Deputy head of the artificial lens clinic, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, MUW
  • 06/2011: Habilitation in ophthalmology and optometry, appointment as “private lecturer”
  • 2005-2012: Specialist training, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, MUW
  • 2001-2004: Postdoc, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, MUW
  • 1994-2001: Medical studies at the University of Vienna and Universitá degli Studi di Perugia
  • 1994: Matura, Sacré-Cœur Gymnasium, Vienna
Doz. Leydolt is a specialist in cataract operations. She is a senior surgeon at the University Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry, Medical University of Vienna. Here she works as the deputy head of the outpatient department for artificial lenses and cataracts. Her clinical, as well as scientific focus, is innovative minimally invasive cataract surgery.

Assoc. Prof. Priv. Doz. Dr. Leydolt studied medicine in Vienna and Perugia (Italy) and then completed her specialist training at Vienna’s University Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry. Her intensive research focuses on new technologies and developments in cataract surgery, artificial lens optimization, and the correction of presbyopia – in this special field, she completed her habilitation in 2011. She has written numerous publications on these topics and has received several awards with her renowned research group.

Doz. Leydolt is fluent in German, English and Italian.

  • Senior surgeon, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, MUW
  • Deputy head of the artificial lens clinic, University Clinic for Ophthalmology, MUW
  • Training of assistant doctors
  • Supervision of students: teaching and examination activities, supervision of diploma theses, doctoral studies / PhD, mentoring of clinical practical year (KPJ) students
  • Scientific activity in the field of cataract surgery, artificial lens optimization (post-cataract prophylaxis, toric artificial lenses), correction of presbyopia
  • National and international lectures
  • 2015: Award of the title “associate professor”
  • 2013: Awarded the title of “assistant professor”
  • 2013: Specialist in ophthalmology and optometry
  • 2011: Habilitation in ophthalmology and optometry, MUW, award of the title “Privatdozent”
During Dr. Leydolt’s presidency of the Vienna Ophthalmological Society (WOG) 2020, she donated to the organisation “Light for the World” project. This project, called “Ophthalmologists for Ophthalmologists”, enables doctors from Mozambique – where there are currently only 25 trained ophthalmologists – to study ophthalmology in Kenya with a scholarship.

In 2016/17, she was president of the Rotary Club Vienna – Franz Schubert. According to the Rotary motto: “service above self”, social projects are regularly supported through fundraising and hands-on projects. Among others, she raised a grant for the organisation “Africa Amini Alama” in Tanzania. This helped expand their school, support “Caritas Socialis” in Vienna and improve medical care for refugees through various smaller projects.

  1. Professional competence
  2. Excellent surgeon
  3. Empathetic

Research activities:
Dr. Leydolt is Principal Investigator of several clinical trials. Her scientific focus is in the field of artificial lenses and cataract surgery, for which she also lead a research group.

She is particularly interested in:

  • New technologies in cataract surgery (femtosecond laser).
  • Further development of intraocular lenses (IOLs):
  • Multifocal and EDOF intraocular lens.
  • Correction of presbyopia, toric intraocular lenses for astigmatism correction
  • Post-cataract prophylaxis
  • Improvement of preoperative biometry
  • Accommodation
  • Myopia

Teaching and presenting activities:

  • Ongoing national and international lecturing activities
  • Training of ophthalmic surgeons and holding of surgical courses
  • Since 2006 lectures and seminars at the Medical University of Vienna as part of the curriculum
  • Supervisor of the PhD programme N790 – Clinical Neurosciences (CLINS)
  • Organisation and holding of Thesis Seminars and Journal Clubs
  • Supervision of diploma students
  • Contribution to the development of the learning programme “e-i, Electronic Eye” (interactive online textbook of ophthalmology)

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • French (Basic knowledge)
  • Cataract surgery
  • Clear lens extraction
  • Lens surgery
  • Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS)
  • Eyelid surgery
First-Authorship Top Journals:
  • Leydolt C, Menapace R:
    Reply to Comment on: Posterior Capsule Opacification With Two Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses: 3-Year Results of a Randomized Trial.
    Am J Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar;223:449-450.
  • Leydolt C, Schartmüller D, Schwarzenbacher L, Röggla V, Schriefl S, Menapace R:
    Posterior capsule opacification with two hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses: 3-year results of a randomized trial.
    Am J Ophthalmol. 2020 Sep;217:224-231.
  • Leydolt C, Schartmueller D, Schwarzenbacher L, Schranz M, Schriefl S, Menapace R:
    Comparison of posterior capsule opacification development with 2 single-piece intraocular lens types: 3-year-results of a prospective randomized trial
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2017 Jun;43(6):774-780
  • Leydolt C, Schriefl S, Stifter E, Haszcz A, Menapace R:
    Posterior capsule opacification with the iMics1 NY-60 and AcrySof SN60WF 1-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens: 3-year results of a randomized trial American Journal of Ophthalmology 2013; 156(2):375-381.
  • Leydolt C, Kriechbaum K Schriefl S, Pachala M, Menapace R:
    Posterior capsule opacification and neodymium:YAG rates with 2 single-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses: Three-year results
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2013; 39:1886-1892
  • Leydolt C, Menapace R, Stifter E, Prinz A, Neumayer T:
    Effect of primary posterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis with posterior optic buttonholing on pilocarpine induced IOL shift.
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2012; 38:1895-901
  • Leydolt C, Michels S, Prager F, Garhoefer G, Georgopoulos M, Polak K, Schmidt-Erfurth U:
    Effect of intravitreal bevacizumab (Avastin®) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration using an OCT-based treatment regimen: six and twelve months results
    Acta Ophthalmologica 2010; 88(5):594-600
  • Leydolt C, Neumayer T, Prinz A, Findl O:
    Effect of patient motivation on near vision in pseudophakic patients
    American Journal of Ophthalmology 2009; 147(3): 398-405
  • Leydolt C, Findl O, Drexler W:
    Effects of change in intraocular pressure on axial eye length and lens position
    Eye 2008; 22: 657-61
  • Leydolt C, Davidovic S, Sacu S, Menapace R, Neumayer T, Prinz A, Buehl W, Findl O:
    Longterm effect of 1-piece and 3-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses on posterior capsule opacification: a randomised trial
    Ophthalmology 2007; 114: 1663-9
  • Koeppl C, Findl O, Kriechbaum K, Drexler W:
    Comparison of pilocarpine-induced and stimulus driven accommodation in phakic eyes
    Experimental Eye Research 2005; 80:795-800.
  • Koeppl C, Findl O, Menapace R, Kriechbaum K, Wirtitsch M, Buehl W, Sacu S, Drexler W:
    Pilocarpine induced shift of an ‘accommodating’ intraocular lens: AT-45 CrystaLens
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2005; 31:1290-7.
  • Koeppl C, Findl O, Kriechbaum K, Sacu S, Drexler W:
    Change of IOL position and capsular bag size with an angulated intraocular lens early after cataract surgery
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2005; 31:348-53.
  • Koeppl C, Findl O, Kriechbaum K, Buehl W, Wirtitsch M, Menapace R, Drexler W:
    Postoperative change in effective lens position of a 3-piece acrylic intraocular lens
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2003; 29:1974-1979
Co-Authorship Top Journals:
  • Langenbucher A, Szentmáry N, Leydolt C, Cayless A, Schwarzenbacher L, Zsolt Nagy Z, Menapace R. Calculation of ocular magnification in phakic and pseudophakic eyes based on anterior segment OCT data.
    Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2021 Jul;41(4):831-841.
  • Schartmüller D, Schwarzenbacher L, Schriefl S, Röggla V, Steiner I, Abela-Formanek C, Leydolt C, Menapace R. Rotational Stability of Intraocular Lenses: A Standardized Method for More Accurate Measurements in Future Studies.
    Am J Ophthalmol. 2021 Nov;231:200-207.
  • Reiter GS, Schwarzenbacher L, Schartmüller D, Röggla V, Leydolt C, Menapace R, Schmidt-Erfurth U, Sacu S. Influence of lens opacities and cataract severity on quantitative fundus autofluorescence as a secondary outcome of a randomized clinical trial.
    Sci Rep. 2021 Jun 16;11(1):12685.
  • Röggla V, Schartmüller D, Schwarzenbacher L, Chbib RA, Leydolt C, Menapace R. Comparison of Axis Determination With Different Toric Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Methods.
    J Refract Surg. 2021 Sep;37(9):642-647.
  • Menapace R, Schartmüller D, Röggla V, Reiter GS, Leydolt C, Schwarzenbacher L. Ultrasound energy consumption and macular changes with manual and femtolaser-assisted high-fluidics cataract surgery: a prospective randomized comparison.
    Acta Ophthalmol. 2021 Sep 20.
  • Schartmüller D, Röggla V, Schwarzenbacher L, Leydolt C, Menapace R. Rotational Stability of a New Hydrophobic Acrylic IOL With Modified C-loop Haptics.
    J Refract Surg. 2021 Feb 1;37(2):112-118.
  • Schwarzenbacher L, Schartmüller D, Röggla V, Meyer E, Leydolt C, Menapace R. One-Year Results of Arcuate Keratotomy in Patients With Low to Moderate Corneal Astigmatism Using a Low-Pulse-Energy Femtosecond Laser.
    Am J Ophthalmol. 2021 Apr;224:53-65.
  • Röggla V, Langenbucher A, Leydolt C, Schartmüller D, Schwarzenbacher L, Abela-Formanek C, Menapace R. Accuracy of common IOL power formulas in 611 eyes based on axial length and corneal power ranges.
    Br J Ophthalmol. 2021 Dec;105(12):1661-1665.
  • Röggla V, Leydolt C, Schartmüller D, Schwarzenbacher L, Meyer E, Abela-Formanek C, Menapace R. Influence of Artificial Tears on Keratometric Measurements in Cataract Patients.
    Am J Ophthalmol. 2021 Jan;221:1-8.
  • Schartmüller D, Schwarzenbacher L, Meyer EL, Schriefl S, Leydolt C, Menapace R. Comparison of Long-Term Rotational Stability of Three Commonly Implanted Intraocular Lenses.
    Am J Ophthalmol. 2020 Dec;220:72-81.
  • Schwarzenbacher L, Schartmueller D, Leydolt C, Menapace R:
    Intra-individual comparison of cytokine and prostaglandin levels with and without low-energy, high-frequency femtosecond laser cataract pretreatment following single-dose topical NSAID application.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2020 Apr 24.
  • Schartmüller D, Schriefl S, Schwarzenbacher L, Leydolt C, Kundi M, Pieh S, Menapace R, Kriechbaum K:
    Posterior capsule opacification and Nd:YAG laser rates with two hydrophobic acrylic single-piece IOLs.
    Eye (Lond). 2020 May;34(5):857-863.
  • Menapace R, Schriefl S, Lwowski C, Leydolt C:
    Impact of primary posterior capsulorhexis on regeneratory after-cataract and YAG laser rates with an acrylic micro-incision intraocular lens with plate haptics: 1-year and 3-year results.
    Acta Ophthalmol. 2019 Dec;97(8)
  • Schartmüller D, Schriefl S, Schwarzenbacher L, Leydolt C, Menapace R:
    True rotational stability of a single-piece hydrophobic intraocular lens.
    Br J Ophthalmol. 2019 Feb;103(2):186-190.
  • Schröder S, Wagenpfeil S, Leydolt C, Menapace R, Langenbucher A.
    Interpretation of the Intraocular Lens Constants for the Haigis Formula.
    Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2017 Aug;234(8):975-978. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-110569. Epub 2017 Aug 11.
  • Schröder S, Leydolt C, Menapace R, Eppig T, Langenbucher A:
    Determination of Personalized IOL-Constants for the Haigis Formula under Consideration of Measurement Precision.
    PLoS One. 2016 Jul 8;11(7)
  • Schriefl S, Menapace R, Stifter E, Zaruba D, Leydolt C:
    Development of posterior capsular opacification and Nd:YAG capsulotomy rates with the iMics Y-60H and the MI60: 3-year results of a randomized clinical trial
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015, May;41(5):956-63.
  • Schriefl SM, Leydolt C, Stifter E, Menapace R.:
    Posterior capsular opacification and Nd:YAG capsulotomy rates with the iMics Y-60H and Micro AY intra-ocular lenses: 3-year results of a randomized clinical trial.
    Acta Ophthalmol. 2014 Nov 13 doi: 10.1111/aos.12543.
  • Dunavoelgyi R, Sacu S, Eibenberger K, Palkovits S, Leydolt C, Pruente C, Schmidt-Erfurth U.
    Retreatment with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy based on changes in visual acuity after initial stabilization of neovascular age-related macular degeneration: 3-year follow-up results.
    Retina. 2012 Sep;32(8):1471-9.
  • Bolz M, Menapace R, Findl O, Sacu S, Buehl W, Wirtitsch M, Leydolt C, Kriechbaum K:
    Effect of anterior capsule polishing on the posterior capsule opacification-inhibiting properties of a sharp-edged, 3-piece, silicone intraocular lens: three- and 5-year results of a randomized trial.
    J Cataract Refract Surg. 2006 Sep;32(9):1513-20.
  • Kriechbaum K, Leydolt C, Findl O, Bolz M, Drexler W:
    Comparison of partial coherence interferometers: Acmaster versus laboratory prototype.
    J Refract Surg. 2006 Oct;22(8):811-6.
  • Pircher M, Gotzinger E, Findl O, Michels S, Geitzenauer W, Leydolt C, Schmidt-Erfurth U, Hitzenberger CK.
    Human macula investigated in vivo with polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography.
    Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2006 Dec;47(12):5487-94.
  • Kriechbaum K, Findl O, Koeppl C, Menapace R, Drexler W:
    Stimulus-driven versus pilocarpine-induced biometric changes in pseudophakic eyes
    Ophthalmology 2005; 112:453-9.
  • Buehl W, Findl O, Menapace R, Sacu S, Kriechbaum K, Koeppl C, Wirtitsch M:
    Long-term effect of optic edge design in an acrylic intraocular lens on posterior capsule opacification.
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2005; 31(5):954-61.
  • Wirtitsch M, Findl O, Menapace R, Kriechbaum K, Koeppl C, Buehl W, Drexler W:
    Effect of haptic design on postoperative change in axial lens position after cataract surgery
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2004; 30: 45-51
  • Buehl W, Menapace R, Sacu S, Kriechbaum K, Koeppl C, Wirtitsch M, Georgopoulos GM, Findl O:
    Effect of a silicone intraocular lens with a sharp posterior optic edge on posterior capsule opacification.
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2004; 30: 1661-1667
  • Findl O, Kriechbaum K, Menapace R, Koeppl C, Sacu S, Wirtitsch M, Buehl W, Drexler W:
    Laserinterferometric assessment of pilocarpine-induced movement of an ‘accommodating’ intraocular lens: a randomized trial.
    Ophthalmology 2004;111: 1515-1521
  • Petternel V, Koeppl C, Dejaco-Ruhswurm I, Findl O, Skorpik C, Drexler W:
    Effect of accommodation and pupil size on the movement of a posterior chamber lens in the phakic eye
    Ophthalmology 2004; 111: 325-331
  • Kriechbaum K, Findl O, Preussner PR, Koeppl C, Wahl J, Drexler W:
    Determining postoperative anterior chamber depth
    Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2003; 29: 2122-2126
DISSERTATION
  • Movement of a posterior chamber lens in phakic eyes assessed with partial coherence laserinterferometry
    09/2001 (Betreuer: Findl O, Drexler W)

Dr. Victor Derhartunian

Ophthalmologist, Refractive Surgery Specialist
FEBO

Expert In Innovative Eye Surgery

“Every person is different; most people want the best quality of vision. Combining these two worlds makes this job fascinating and unique for me every day.” – Dr. Victor Derhartunian

Dr. Derhartunian is a renowned ophthalmologist and eye surgeon.

Since his residency, refractive surgery has been Dr. Derhartunian’s passion. He enjoys combining medicine, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated research and then translating that into his clinical work. He especially enjoys the customisation involved in eye surgery and tailoring treatment to the needs of the patient.

After Dr. Victor Derhartunian’s residency:

  • 2009-2013 IROC & Pallas private eye clinics in Switzerland
  • 2013- settlement of EyeLaser Vienna/own refractive surgery clinic
  • 2016-settlement of EyeLaser Zurich with Visilab Group, refractive surgery clinic in Switzerland
  • 2019- settlement of SwissLaser Warsaw/own refractive surgery clinic in Poland

The senior eye surgeon at EyeLaser, Dr. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, learned his craft from the two pioneers of laser surgery: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Kohnen (University Eye Clinic Frankfurt) and Prof. Dr. Theo Seiler (IROC Institute Zurich). These pioneers performed the world’s first laser eye surgery.

Dr. Derhartunian uses this invaluable knowledge today. It has allowed him to become one of the leading surgeons in Europe and develop laser eye surgery procedures even further.

Dr. Victor Derhartunian studied medicine at the University of Vienna. He completed his education as a specialist at the prestigious University Eye Clinics in Erlangen, Frankfurt, and the UK.

From 2009 Dr. Derhartunian worked mainly in Switzerland at the IROC Institute alongside Prof. Dr. Theo Seiler, the pioneer and leading expert in refractive surgery.

Dr. Derhartunian can consult his patients in five languages: German, English, French, Russian and Polish. This allows for smooth communication during the consultation with international patients.

Credentials:

  • Dr. med. univ. Victor Derhartunian, FEBO

What’s your role with the company:

  • Refractive surgeon & management

What are your areas of expertise:

  • Laser refractive surgery, phakic IOLs, crosslinking, keratoconus, cornea repairs
  • Medical school Vienna 2002
  • Specialist in Ophthalmology 2008
  • FEBO/Paris 2009
Several cataract eye camps in India 11/2009-03/2010

Dr. Derhartunian has restored the vision of several hundred people who could not afford cataract surgery. This took place not only in the city of Jaipur but also in the entire province of Rajasthan.

“It was a life experience that still affects me every day. Far away from western medicine, it is not about perfect vision but rather about being blind or “seeing”. – Dr. Victor Derhartunian

  1. Reliable
  2. Extremely accurate
  3. Sensitive
  4. Technology savvy
  • Kohnen T, Derhartunian V. Apodisierte Diffraktionsoptik. Neues Konzept in der Multifokallinsentechnologie [Apodized diffractive optic. New concept in multifocal lens technology]. Ophthalmologe. 2007 Oct;104(10):899-904, 906-7. German. doi: 10.1007/s00347-007-1637-3. PMID: 17978846.
  • Seiler TG, Fischinger I, Koller T, Derhartunian V, Seiler T. Superficial corneal crosslinking during laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015 Oct;41(10):2165-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2015.03.020. PMID: 26703292.
  • Kohnen T, Kook D, Auffarth GU, Derhartunian V. Einsatzmöglichkeiten intraokularer Multifokallinsen und Kriterien der Patientenselektion [Use of multifocal intraocular lenses and criteria for patient selection]. Ophthalmologe. 2008 Jun;105(6):527-32. German. doi: 10.1007/s00347-008-1745-8. PMID: 18516605.
  • Hafezi F, Koller T, Derhartunian V, Seiler T. Pregnancy may trigger late onset of keratectasia after LASIK. J Refract Surg. 2012 Apr;28(4):242-3. Doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20120401-07. PMID: 22496434.
  • Kohnen T, Klaproth OK, Derhartunian V, Kook D. Ergebnisse von 308 konsekutiven Femtosekundenlaserschnitten für die LASIK [Results of 308 consecutive femtosecond laser cuts for LASIK]. Ophthalmologe. 2010 May;107(5):439-45. German. doi: 10.1007/s00347-009-2029-7. PMID: 19777246.
  • Kook D, Derhartunian V, Bug R, Kohnen T. Top-hat shaped corneal trephination for penetrating keratoplasty using the femtosecond laser: a histomorphological study. Cornea. 2009 Aug;28(7):795-800. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0b013e31819839c6. PMID:19574905.
  • Kook D, Bühren J, Klaproth OK, Bauch AS, Derhartunian V, Kohnen T. Astigmatische Keratotomie mit dem Femtosekundenlaser: Korrektur hoher Astigmatismen nach Keratoplastik [Astigmatic keratotomy with the femtosecond laser: correction of high astigmatisms after keratoplasty]. Ophthalmologe. 2011 Feb;108(2):143-50. German. doi: 10.1007/s00347-010-2239-z. PMID: 20922530.
  • Böhmig GA, Regele H, Exner M, Derhartunian V, Kletzmayr J, Säemann MD, Hörl WH, Druml W, Watschinger B. C4d-positive acute humoral renal allograft rejection: effective treatment by immunoadsorption. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2001 Nov;12(11):2482-9. PMID: 11675426.

Laser eye surgery

  • LASIK / FEMTO LASIK
  • SmartSight
  • LASEK / PRK / TRANS PRK

Reading glasses surgery

  • Lens replacement
  • Lifestyle cataract surgery
  • Laser blended vision / PresbyMAX

Other eye treatments

  • ICL
  • Standard cataract surgery
  • Crosslinking
  • Dry eye treatment

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Andreas . N

Man fühlt sich sofort wohl bei Frau Dr. Leydolt, freundliche Begrüßung, sympathisch und sehr kompetent. So eine genaue Augen-Untersuchung hatte ich noch nie. Jeder Schritt wird ganz genau erklärt und es gibt kein Problem, was sie nicht lösen könnte. Ich bin sehr froh, dass ich endlich meine Augenärztin gefunden habe.

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