Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
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Gerd U Auffarth

Biography

 Dr. Gerd U. Auffarth, M.D., Ph.D., F.E.B.O., serves as a Director of the International Vision Correction Research Centre (IVCRC) and The David J. Apple International Laboratory for Ophthalmic Pathology. Dr. Auffarth’s core research is in cornea, corneal surgery, presbyopia, cataracts and intraocular lens implants. His expertise is in IOL’s, multi-focal IOL’s, refractive laser technologies and presbyopia surgery. He is considered a pioneer in Femtosecond laser surgery. He has been a Director of Presbia PLC since August 3, 2015. In an article published by The Ophthalmologist Dr. Auffarth was ranked among the top 20 ophthalmologists in the world. Dr. Auffarth has his M.D. degree from RWTH Aachen Medical School, Aachen University of Technology in Germany.

Research Interest

 Our research interests focus on the anterior eye segment, particularly on the conjunctiva, cornea, anterior chamber, iris and lens.

We analyse new and established technologies and treatment methods in the field of cataract surgery, refractive surgery and corneal surgery as well as pharmacology and diagnostic options.

 

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