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An eyesight test is a legal requirement for obtaining a learner’s licence (Lernfahrausweis), and we carry out the test here at the practice. We check your visual acuity, field of vision and eye movements, and record the result on the official form, which you then receive.

The test must be no more than two years old when you apply. If you meet the required standard with glasses or contact lenses, this is noted on the form, and you are then required to wear them whenever you drive.

Higher requirements apply to lorry and bus licence categories and to professional passenger transport. When booking your appointment, please tell us which category the test is for so that we can make the necessary preparations.

Many eye conditions develop slowly and without causing pain – including glaucoma, diabetic changes in the retina and early macular degeneration. Detecting changes early can help preserve your vision. That is why regular eye examinations are so important.

From around the age of 40, we recommend an eye examination every one to three years, depending on what we find. We will discuss the right interval with you.

More frequent examinations may be advisable if you have diabetes, severe short-sightedness or take certain medications. We examine the optic nerve and retina, measure the pressure inside your eyes and explain the findings in clear, straightforward language. Whether Swiss basic health insurance covers the examination depends on the reason for it. We are happy to check this for you in advance.

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, often in connection with increased pressure inside the eye. It can go unnoticed for a long time because the loss of vision usually begins at the edges of your field of vision, and the brain partly compensates for the missing information.

This is why early detection is so important. When glaucoma is diagnosed in time, its progression can usually be controlled effectively.

We measure the pressure inside your eyes, examine the optic nerve and check your field of vision. The examinations are painless and carried out calmly.

Treatment usually involves eye drops. If these are not sufficient, laser treatment or surgery may be considered. We then continue to monitor you with regular check-ups so that your eye pressure remains within the desired range.

A cataract develops when the eye’s natural lens gradually becomes cloudy. Many people first notice that colours look less vivid, headlights cause more glare or their vision seems slightly hazy.

We examine the lens with a slit lamp and discuss whether surgery would be beneficial and, if so, when the right time would be. What matters most is how much the cataract affects your everyday life. People who drive frequently or enjoy reading may notice the effects sooner.

The operation is performed within our group. The cloudy lens is replaced with a clear artificial lens. The examinations before and after surgery take place here in Dietikon, with the doctors you already know.

The macula is the small area in the centre of the retina that allows you to see sharply, read and recognise faces. When it becomes affected, you may first notice changes while reading: letters may seem to be missing in the middle of a word, straight lines may look slightly distorted or a spot may appear in the centre of your vision.

Diabetes and high blood pressure can also cause changes in the retina long before you notice any symptoms. This is another good reason to have your eyes checked regularly.

We examine the back of the eye, explain what we find and discuss the possible options with you. Sometimes regular monitoring is all that is needed. In other cases, medication injected directly into the eye may help. We arrange this treatment within our group and continue to provide your follow-up care.

Dry eyes can burn, feel gritty and become tired, especially when you spend a lot of time looking at a screen. They can also suddenly water, which may seem contradictory.

There are two common reasons: your eyes may not produce enough tears, or the tear film may break up too quickly because the small glands along the eyelid margins are not working properly. An examination with a slit lamp and a few simple tests help us identify the cause.

Treatment may include suitable artificial tears, warmth and care of the eyelid margins and, when necessary, anti-inflammatory eye drops. Often, a combination works best. We work out the right approach with you and adjust it over time if needed.

A red, irritated eye is often harmless and settles on its own. Sometimes, however, there is another cause – such as bacteria, viruses, an allergy, a small foreign body or inflammation inside the eye.

These conditions can look very similar from the outside. A slit-lamp examination allows us to distinguish between them reliably. The examination takes only a few minutes and is painless.

We can then treat the actual cause rather than simply using eye drops on suspicion. If a red eye has not improved within one or two days, or if you develop pain or increased sensitivity to light, please contact us. We will do our best to see you promptly.

Children rarely say that they cannot see well – they simply do not know any different. That is why parents’ observations can be so important: lack of eye contact in the first weeks of life, eyes that wobble or flicker, an eye that sometimes turns away or difficulty looking at things close up.

Please tell us what you have noticed. It can be very helpful. A squint does not simply disappear as a child grows, and a lazy eye (amblyopia) is best treated while the visual system is still developing, generally up to around the age of ten.

We examine children in an age-appropriate way and with plenty of patience. In younger children, we use eye drops that temporarily relax the focusing muscle. This allows us to determine their true refractive error accurately.

Each eye provides an image, and the brain combines the two images to create three-dimensional vision. If this coordination does not work properly, one eye may turn, become weaker or lazy, or double vision may occur.

Our orthoptist checks how well your eyes work together, measures the angle of the squint and guides the treatment. Depending on the situation, treatment may involve glasses, temporarily covering the stronger eye, prisms or targeted vision exercises.

Early treatment is particularly important for children, as problems detected early can usually be corrected or compensated for successfully. If a squint or double vision develops suddenly in an adult, please contact us promptly.

The possibility of living without glasses is appealing to many people, and for some it is a realistic option. A thorough examination is essential to determine whether your eyes are suitable.

We check your prescription and the pressure inside your eyes and examine your cornea and retina carefully. We then discuss our recommendation openly with you. For some people, laser treatment is a good solution; for others, an additional lens implanted in the eye may be more suitable. Sometimes glasses remain the most sensible choice.

Our aim is to give you a clear assessment without any pressure. The treatment itself is carried out within our group, and we provide the follow-up examinations here.

With age, the skin of the upper eyelid can become loose. If it extends into your field of vision, it is no longer simply a cosmetic issue: it can narrow your field of vision and make seeing more tiring.

Whether health insurance covers an operation depends on the medical assessment and the necessary documentation, including a visual-field test and photographs. We clarify this with you beforehand so that you know where you stand from the beginning.

Without sufficient medical evidence, the procedure is considered cosmetic and must be paid for privately.

We also examine unusual changes to the skin of the eyelids. Any tissue removed is sent for histological examination.

An eye examination involves more than simply determining your glasses prescription. We establish the correction you need while also checking whether reduced visual acuity could have another cause, such as a problem with the lens, retina or optic nerve.

If your vision has changed noticeably over a short period of time, we investigate the reason before simply issuing a new prescription.

For children, we use eye drops to temporarily relax the focusing muscle. This allows us to determine the true refractive error accurately, particularly in children who are long-sighted.

You receive a medical prescription that you can take to the optician of your choice. You may also need this prescription if your health insurance is to contribute towards the cost of your lenses.

If you develop a sudden problem with your eye, we will do our best to see you quickly.

Please contact us on the same day if you see flashes of light, suddenly notice many new black spots or floaters, or see a shadow moving in from the edge of your field of vision. These can be signs of a retinal detachment, which should be assessed within 24 hours.

If a chemical gets into your eye, rinse it immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, keeping your eyelids open if possible. Only then come to us.

If you have a foreign body in your eye, do not rub it. Please call us and we will arrange an appointment as soon as possible.