Dr. Florian Kretz
Medical Association No.: 070713848
Education and Training
- Degree in Medicine from the University of Ulm, Germany (2007).
- Medical training initiated at the Szent-Györgyi Medical University of Szeged, Hungary (2001).
- International training stays at Queen Elisabeth Hospital, Bridgetown (Barbados, West Indies).
- Specialization in Ophthalmology at the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Professional Experience
- Ophthalmologist specialized in cataract and refractive surgery in Germany.
- Collaborating Ophthalmologist at Oftalmedic Salvà.
- Attending Physician (Médico adjunto) at the Universitäts-Augenklinik Heidelberg.
- Regular surgical collaborator at centers such as Smile Eyes (Germany), Premium Eyes (Düsseldorf), and Cathedral Eye Clinic (Belfast).
- Executive Director of Augenärzte für die Welt gGmbH.
- Co-founder of the International Vision Correction Research Network (IVCRC.net).
- Participation in multiple international ophthalmological cooperation projects.
Scientific Activities
Dr. Kretz has published more than 100 scientific articles, including contributions in international specialized journals and media.
Featured Publications in
- Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
- Journal of Refractive Surgery.
- British Journal of Ophthalmology.
- Clinical Ophthalmology.
- Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde.
- CRST.
- The Ophthalmologist.
- BMC Ophthalmology.
He also regularly participates in international conferences, live surgery, development of surgical technologies, and specialist training.
Other information of interest
- ESCRS/ASCRS Exchange Grant (2015).
- DGII Publication Award (2016).
- DOC Silver Medal (2022).
- Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO).
- Member of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences.
- Board Member of the Khmer Sight Foundation (Cambodia).
Languages
German.
