Visp
Vista Alpina
Eye Center
Bahnhofplatz 1a
3930 Visp
Phone 027 946 70 00
Fax 027 946 70 03
Consultation
Monday - Friday:
8am - 12pm
1pm - 7.30pm
(On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Fridays until 6pm)
On Saturdays:
8am - 12pm
Appointments
by phone
Siders
Vista Alpina
Eye Center
Rue du Bourg 3
3960 Sierre
Phone 027 455 34 04
Fax 027 455 34 77
Consultation
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
8am - 12pm
12.30pm - 5pm
(Monday 12.45pm)
Tuesday:
7am - 12pm
12.45pm - 7pm
Thursday:
8am - 12pm
12.45pm - 5.30pm
Saturday: closed
Appointments
by phone
Disclaimer:
Augenzentrum Vista Alpina AG and the services provided by Augenzentrum Vista Alpina are not legally or otherwise affiliated with Vista Klinik AG, Laser Vista AG, Vista Klinik Net AG or Vista Diagnostics AG.
As already mentioned under cataract surgery, an artificial lens replaces the patient’s (cloudy) eye lens. The artificial lens (intraocular lens) is implanted into the so-called capsular bag, where it remains normally for life.
You can choose from various intraocular lenses: Standard lenses (with or without blue light filter) or so-called refractive premium lenses: toric, bifocal or trifocal lenses.
The additional charge for these refractive premium lenses (CHF 600.- to CHF 2,600.-) is never covered by the respective health insurance and therefore, must be paid by the patient.
These premium refractive lenses are not suitable for all patients, and the ophthalmologist must carefully rule out potential contraindications when planning a cataract procedure. In addition to the usual exams before cataract surgery, additional and detailed measurements of the refractive power of the eye and the cornea are required.
The measurement data obtained are analyzed in extremely sophisticated calculation models in order to determine the best possible power of the lens. In addition, the operation must not only be performed perfectly, but additional surgical techniques are also used so that the Premium refractive lenses can have the best effect.
Your needs and expectations will be clarified during a consultation with your Vista Alpina ophthalmologist, and the best possible lens for the patient will be selected together.
Clinical studies
Dr. Vandekerckhove regularly conducts clinical studies on refractive premium lenses and holds lectures on toric and multi-focal artificial lenses both domestically and abroad. He is also involved in developing new toric and multi-focal artificial lenses. Every year he performs around 1800 cataract surgeries with up to 400 refractive premium lenses.
(Updated 2020).