The Digital Patient Journey in Ophthalmology - An Interview with Florian Kretz.

More and more ophthalmological patients inform themselves about their diseases or operations on the Internet. However, this often involves being exposed to misinformation. Misinformation can cause uncertainty or even anxiety among patients. It can also mean that patient compliance or therapy adherence is no longer guaranteed. But how do we prevent this through the digital patient journey and what information do responsible patients need at what point in time? We talk about this with Florian Kretz in our Digital-Ophthalmology.net interview.

Sebastian 6/27/23

Digital Ophthalmology - A Path to Sustainability?

Sustainability has also become a prominent topic in ophthalmology. But what does this actually mean? Does it always require major changes or can each individual contribute to it? And what is the significance of digitalization in ophthalmology? We talk about these topics in our interview with Inger Lüdeke.

Sebastian 6/1/23

12 digital startups in ophthalmology you shouldn't miss!

Digital startups will significantly change the landscape of ophthalmology in the future - we're sure of it! That's why we set out to find the 12 startups we think you shouldn't miss! We found great digital products and ideas that can really make ophthalmology better in the future! Have fun reading!

Sebastian 4/20/23

StemSight - How to launch a start-up to cure blindness with stem cells!

University spin-offs and start-ups are getting more and more attention in ophthalmology worldwide. After recently interviewing the start-up MIKAJAKI, this time we talk to Laura Koivusalo, founder of one of the most successful start-ups in ophthalmology worldwide. We talk about obstacles to founding a startup in a university environment, female leadership and Laura gives us tips on what young start-up founders can keep in mind. Check it out!

Sebastian 1/29/23

A digital eye care practice without an ophthalmologist? - ARTEMIS makes it possible!

Demographic change and an increasing shortage of doctors, especially in ophthalmology, mean that in some areas there is now a threat of inadequate care or patients have to travel long distances to consult an ophthalmologist. The German ARTEMIS clinics have now established one of the first digital ophthalmology practices in Germany. In this interview, we talk to founder and Medical Director Kaweh Schayan-Araghi.

Sebastian 1/20/23

How ideas become reality! An interview with Nikki Hafezi.

Nikki Hafezi was among the "TOP 40 under 40" in the journal The Ophthalmologist. She is the CEO of EMAGine AG, Zug, Switzerland as well as the managing partner at GroupAdvance Consulting, Zug, Switzerland and is also still involved in the ELZA Institute, Zurich, Switzerland. Nikki's focus has been to turn ideas into things that revolutionize ophthalmology - Smart, Small and Disruptive. In our interview, we talk to her about how she turns ideas into reality and the challenges that need to be overcome.

Sebastian 1/10/22