Stadtspital Zürich | Spital Zollikerberg
Trichtenhauserstrasse 12
8125 Zollikerberg
Specialist title
Specialist in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery
Work Focus
- Cataract surgery
Career Path
- Since 2019
Chief Physician of the Zollikerberg Eye Centre - Since 2009
Head Physician at the Eye Clinic of Zurich City Hospital - 2008
Head physician and deputy head physician at the Triemli Eye Clinic, Head of the Retinal Surgery and Uveitis Department - 2001 - 2008
Senior physician at the University Eye Clinic Heidelberg, Director Prof. Dr. H. E. Völcker, establishment and management of the Interdisciplinary Uveitis Centre Heidelberg - 1998 - 2000
Scholarship holder of the German Research Foundation, research stay in the laboratory and clinic of Prof. Dr J. T. Rosenbaum as part of a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ocular Immunology and Uveitis, Oregon Health Sciences University, Casey Eye Institute (Portland, OR, USA) - 1994 - 1998
Medical internship, research assistant at the University Eye Clinic Heidelberg, Director Prof. Dr H. E. Völcker
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- American Uveitis Society (AUS)
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
- Chief Physicians Society of the Canton of Zurich
- German Ophthalmological Society (DOG)
- German Uveitis Working Group (DUAG)
- International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS)
- International Uveitis Study Group (IUSG)
- Retinological Society (RG)
- Swiss Ophthalmological Society (SOG)
- Swiss Vitreo-Retinal Group (SVRG)
- Association of Swiss Assistant and Senior Physicians (VSAO)
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH)
- Zurich Ophthalmological Society (ZOG)
Blog article
Counsellor
What you should know about cataracts - Interview on cataracts with Prof. Dr Matthias Becker, MD
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of visual impairment in old age and affect millions of people worldwide. Although the diagnosis often sounds frightening at first, the good news is that cataracts are now a very treatable eye disease. With modern surgical procedures, patients can often completely restore their vision and thus significantly improve their quality of life.
In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about cataracts - from the causes and symptoms to the latest treatment options. Find out how early diagnosis and timely treatment can help you to preserve your vision and stay active. If you or someone close to you notice the first signs of visual impairment, this article can serve as a valuable guide.
Counsellor
Good vision in old age