Stefan Pieh
- Specialization: Ophtalmologist
- 27 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Austria, Vienna, Wiener Privatklinik
- Honorary member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
Professor Dr. Stefan Pieh is a leading Austrian ophthalmologist. He specializes in refractive and cataract surgery. Dr. Pieh leads the Eye Refractive Surgery Center at Vienna Private Clinic. He also teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. He has performed thousands of procedures to correct myopia and hyperopia. He uses excimer lasers and implantable lenses for these treatments.
Dr. Pieh is known for his research on intraocular lens image quality. He has worked at the cornea department of Vienna General Hospital since 1998. He is an honorary member of several major ophthalmological societies, including ESCRS and ASCRS. These memberships highlight his international reputation and expertise.
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- Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
- Laser eye surgery
- Cataract surgery (one eye)
- Laser trabeculoplasty
- Corneal Cross Linking (CCL) (One eye)
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Refractometry
- Cataract diagnostic before OP
- Corneal pachymetry
- Online Consultation with Ophthalmologist
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Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Pieh is a highly respected Austrian ophthalmologist, internationally recognized for his expertise in corneal surgery, cataract and refractive laser procedures, and visual optics research. With decades of experience in clinical ophthalmology and academic medicine, he has made significant contributions to improving surgical precision and patient outcomes in modern eye care.
He studied medicine at the University of Vienna, graduating in the 1990s, and subsequently specialized in ophthalmology and optometry at the Vienna General Hospital (AKH). His early research focused on visual optics and refractive surgery, laying the foundation for his later innovations in corneal and cataract treatments.
1990s – Completed medical studies and began ophthalmology training at the University of Vienna.
2000s – Specialized in refractive and cataract surgery, with particular emphasis on corneal diseases, laser vision correction, and intraocular lens implantation.
2010s – Appointed Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry at the Medical University of Vienna. Under his leadership, the department advanced clinical and research excellence in corneal and anterior segment surgery.
Today – Serves as a leading consultant at Wiener Privatklinik, performing advanced eye surgeries, including LASIK, cataract extraction, corneal transplantation, and lens-based vision correction.
Prof. Pieh has authored numerous scientific publications and has been involved in major international studies on visual performance, refractive error correction, and corneal biomechanics. His research continues to influence global standards in laser and lens surgery.
Known for his exceptional precision and dedication to patient safety, Prof. Pieh combines cutting-edge technology with a deeply human approach to care. His expertise and academic leadership have made him one of Europe’s most respected figures in ophthalmology and vision science.
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