Austria,
Vienna
Rupert Menapace
Ophtalmologist
43 years of experience
Professor Rupert Menapace, head physician at the University Hospital of Ophthalmology and Optometry, head of the eye clinic with emphasis on cataract surgery, head of the special institute for the implantation of artificial lenses at the Vienna Medical University.
Specializes in: Cataract Surgery: cataract treatment with minimally invasive microsurgery, Refractive surgery: treatment of vision with an excimer laser or implantation of artificial lenses, treatment of glaucoma with filtration surgery, Reconstructive surgery of the anterior ocular segment (after injuries), Laser surgery from the side effects of operations against cataracts, glaucoma and retinal diseases.
Education:
1973: Studying at Stella Matutina Private College in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg (emphasis on languages, biology, mathematics and physics)
1980: Doctoral dissertation for the title of Doctor of General Medicine
1981-1986: Ophthalmology education at the Ophthalmology Clinic of the University of Vienna (eye surgery)
1990: Appointment as a teacher in Ophthalmology ("Venia legendi")
1995: Assignment by the Federal President of the professional title "University Professor" in the specialty Ophthalmology
1996: Diplomat from the European Association of Ophthalmologists
Head Physician at the University Eye Clinic for Ophthalmology and Optometry at the Vienna Medical University (MUW) at Vienna's largest public hospital (AKH) in Vienna Head of the Operations Center for 24-hour Cataract Clinical Surgery at the University Eye Ophthalmology Clinic at AKH in Vienna Head of the Department of Implant Lens Implantation at AKH in Vienna. Professor Rupert Menapas is one of the five best cataract treatment specialists in the world according to the American rating - expertscape.com