Your Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Zürich
From December 2024 at Bahnhofplatz 9, 8001 Zurich
The independent team of specialists led by Dr Stefan Langenegger do everything they can to enable their patients to see without restrictions.
We advise and treat people of all ages. The practice also specialises in paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus and cataract surgery.
Treatment for children
Comprehensive examinations are available at any age.
Patient Feedback
Google-Review einer PatientinDr. Langenegger was super helpful and kind when I had a sudden eye infection last November. He took me in swiftly, checked me thoroughly, and provided exactly the right reassurance and medical advice and care I needed. He also followed up to make sure the recovery was on track and gave important consultations on general eye health and what specific actions I could take for my individual situation.
All in all a super gentle and knowledgeable doctor I am going back to for regular check ups. I also recommend to all my friends and family in Zürich!
52-jährige Patientin 1 Jahr nach einer Strabismus-OperationZwei Jahre lang habe ich mich mit einem ziemlich plötzlich aufgetretenen Strabismus anzufreunden versucht. Im Alltag war es zunehmend ein Problem und auch beim Unterrichten, weil meine Schüler jeweils nicht mehr wussten, zu wem ich sprach, da mein Blick “schräg” war. Schliesslich gelangte ich zu einer Orthoptistin, dank der sich Dr. Langenegger sogleich meine Augen anschaute. Bei den weiteren Terminen hat er alle medizinischen Fragen geklärt, Messungen vorgenommen usw. und mir jeden weiteren Schritt erklärt. Am Tag der Operation war alles bis ins letzte Detail vorbereitet, sodass ich ganz gelassen einschlafen konnte – und nach kurzer Ruhezeit schon mit ganz zentrierten Augen, wie ich sie davor hatte, nach Hause reisen konnte. Ich bin Dr. Langenegger unendlich dankbar, dass er aus Überzeugung in diesem Gebiet forscht und sehr erfolgreich tätig ist.
Salome Gloor (Patientin) Google-ReviewIch wollte meine Fehlsichtigkeit mit einer Laseroperation bestmöglich korrigieren. Dr. Langenegger hat mich mit sehr viel Know-how und Fingerspitzengefühl für meine individuelle Situation beraten. Herausragend war, dass er sich sehr viel Zeit für meine Fragen und Unsicherheiten nahm. Schlussendlich konnte ich mich dank seiner fachkundigen und einfühlsamen Unterstützung mit einem guten Gefühl für die Operation entscheiden. Dass ich nun optimal sehe, ist für mich eine grosse Lebensqualität, wofür ich insbesondere Dr. Langenegger sehr dankbar bin. Bei ihm befinden sich Patient*innen mit Sicherheit in besten Händen.
Manuel Murbach Google-ReviewEinige Freunde von mir waren schon bei Dr. Langenegger in Behandlung, und bei mir selber hat er die Fäden gezogen von einer Augen-OP. Seine freundliche und zugewandte Art treffen auf ein äusserst professionelles und sachkundiges Wissen. Man fühlt sich super aufgehoben, was ich bei den Augen noch wichtiger finde als sonst. Danke, Herr Langenegger!!
FAQ
Common Questions About Our Services
An age-appropriate examination can be done at any age. In some cases, an examination is advisable and appropriate even within the first few days after birth.
- Eye diseases in family members (e.g., parents, siblings)
- Headaches
- Apparent Squint (Strabismus)
- Itching, rubbing of the eyes Red eyes
- Recurrent styes
- Severe sensitivity to light
An orthoptist is a specialized healthcare professional in the field of ophthalmology who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of visual disorders, particularly misalignments of the eyes such as strabismus (squinting), developmental visual disorders, and neuro-ophthalmological conditions (eye diseases that affect the brain and nerves).
Orthoptists work independently or in collaboration with ophthalmologists. They treat patients of all ages, with a particular emphasis on working with children.
In our team, orthoptists and ophthalmologists work hand in hand to provide our patients with the best possible care.
Pediatric ophthalmologists (the specialized term for children’s eye doctors) are medical and surgical eye doctors who specialize in treating children.
All ophthalmologists learn to diagnose and treat eye diseases in children during their residency training.
Pediatric ophthalmologists have additional advanced training (known as a fellowship) that qualifies them to handle complex pediatric eye issues.
Stefan Langenegger completed this fellowship at one of the largest and most renowned children’s hospitals in the world, SickKids Hospital, and the University of Toronto, where he also received surgical training.
Patients experience strabismus (commonly known as squint) in different ways. Common symptoms include:
– Double vision
– Headaches
– Glare sensitivity
– Difficulty concentrating
– Image-jump
– Challenges in social interactions (making eye contact)
Young filmmaker James Robinson vividly describes his life with strabismus in an impactful video. I especially recommend that parents and relatives watch this short video.
An examination for an acute issue, such as conjunctivitis, may take only a few minutes.
However, a comprehensive examination can often take 1.5 hours or more. When scheduling an appointment, we will gladly inform you of the expected duration. Please note that after an examination with pupil-dilating drops, vision may be impaired for several hours.
If you want to prepare your children for an initial examination, you can find more information about the process on this website.
Children sometimes need glasses for different reasons than adults. In the early years of life (up to about 12 years old), vision development takes place. This is comparable to the development of speech and motor skills.
Wearing glasses is essential for the vision development of some children. The main reasons why a child might need glasses are:
Improvement of Visual Acuity
Wearing glasses can improve visual acuity and help your child better navigate their environment.
Improvement of Eye Alignment
Some glasses help children align their eyes properly.
Improvement of Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Wearing glasses can help prevent amblyopia. If amblyopia is already present, glasses can help improve visual acuity.
Protection of an Eye
Glasses can also be used to protect a better-seeing eye from injury or foreign objects if the other eye has poor vision.
For more information, please refer to our glossary entry on children’s glasses.