PAN Clinic
Cologne, Germany 
Head of the Department
Dr. Georg Gerten
Department of Ophthalmology
PAN Clinic's Department of Ophthalmology is represented by Group Practice, Cologne Eye Laser Centre, and Cologne Eye Diagnostic Centre which offer the full range of diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures for eye diseases. The Department is represented by experienced surgeons and ophthalmologists who have significant international expertize.
The Department of Ophthalmology uses the latest micro and laser technology and equipment providing the best patient care possible. The professionals conduct various medical procedures dedicated to maintaining, improving, and restoring eyesight. Taking care of the patients’ precious eyesight, diagnostics and preventive care is the main focus of the Clinic's Professionals.
The following medical procedures are treated at PAN Clinic's Department of Ophthalmology:
- Cataract surgery
- Keratoplasty
- Retinal and vitreous surgery
- Brachytherapy
- Refractive surgery
- Glaucoma surgery
- Corneal surgery and transplantation
- LASIK and PRK
- Wavefront diagnostics (aberrometer)
- Excimer laser and femtosecond laser
- Intraocular (IOL) lens implantation
- Macular degeneration therapy centre
- Medical and cosmetic eyelid surgery
- Orthoptic evaluation and contact lenses
Doctors in the Department:
Dr. med. Omid Kermani
Consultant Ophthalmologist
- Dr. Georg Gerten completed his medical studies at the Universities of Bonn and Yale (USA).
- His medical specialist training in ophthalmology took place at the renowned university eye clinics in Bonn, Aachen, and Dusseldorf.
- From 1992 to 1994 he worked as Leading Senior Physician at the Academic Hospital of the University of Bonn in Lüdenscheid.
- Since 1995, he has worked as a registered eye surgeon in Cologne and takes over the medical management of the Department of Ophthalmology in the PAN Clinic.
- From 2006, as a medical director, he establishes the "Eye Clinic Neumarkt". There, Dr. Gerten operates in accordance with the principles of modern microsurgery, the so-called "soft surgery".
- Since then, over 30,000 patients have been successfully treated.
Technical Knowledge, Authorizations, Appointments, Publications
- Along with the Laser Center Hannover and the Senior Technical College for Laser Medical Technology in Remagen, Dr. med. Gerten is responsible for various research projects. He is currently overseeing the most renowned German research project "Laser therapy of presbyopia" funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
- As a scientific author, he has published numerous articles on various topics in ophthalmology.
- As an internationally recognized specialist, Dr. med. Gerten regularly gives lectures at congresses and symposia. He leads postgraduate courses for ophthalmologists (DOC, DOG, ARVO, ESCRS) and works as a reviewer for various scientific associations.
- Since 2016, President of the Association of Specialized Clinics in Germany for Eye Lasers and Refractive Surgery (VSDAR)
Department of Ophthalmology
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