Eye Clinic of Herzog Carl Theodor-Munich

3.6 stars ·

This historic eye clinic, founded over 100 years ago by Duke Carl Theodor of Bavaria, is a leading facility for ophthalmology and plastic eye surgery like blepharoplasty, with a 99.8% success rate for cataract treatment. It treats all known eye diseases for adults and children, attracting over 13,000 patients yearly, including many from Russian-speaking countries, Europe, Commonwealth, and Arab states. Professor Schaller's private practice specializes in advanced eye surgeries.[3]

60%
Satisfaction Rate
1904
Established
6,000+
Procedures

Certifications & Accreditations

DIN EN ISO 13485:2021 (DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung))
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung))

Our Treatments

LASIK

Laser vision correction surgery

1-3 days
15-30 minutes
  • Recovery: 1-3 days
  • Duration: 15-30 minutes
  • Anesthesia: topical

Our Medical Team

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Dr. Antje Rehfeld

Ophthalmology

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Attending surgeon at the Eye Clinic of Herzog Carl Theodor, specializing in eye care and surgical procedures.

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Dr. Maxim Rykov

Ophthalmology

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Associated physician at the clinic, contributing to the team's expertise in eye surgery and treatments.

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Prof. Christos Haritoglou

Ophthalmology

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Head physician since 2015 at the Herzog Carl Theodor Eye Clinic, overseeing high-volume eye surgeries.

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Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schaller

Eye Surgery

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Renowned eye surgeon leading advanced eye surgery at Clinic Herzog Carl Theodor in Munich, with a stellar reputation for excellent surgical outcomes in ophthalmology.

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Professor Schaller

Ophthalmology and plastic surgery

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Professor Schaller leads a private practice within the Eye Clinic of Herzog Carl Theodor, specializing in eye surgeries including cataracts, laser vision correction, and blepharoplasty.

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Prof. Ulrich Schaller

Eye Surgery

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Renowned leader of the eye surgery clinic Herzog Carl Theodor in Munich, Germany, specializing in advanced eye care.

Customer Reviews

3.6

Based on 5 reviews

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"My daughter had surgery at this clinic yesterday, and we are so overwhelmed by how empathetic and kind all the staff were. The anesthesiologist and the surgeon, Dr. Ernst Höfling, gave us a great deal of reassurance beforehand and treated my daughter with such loving care. We are also very happy with the outcome of the surgery! We couldn't have made a better choice than this clinic and these doctors."

Aenschi Buchi
· March 8, 2026

"Best hospital for any eye related."

Nikhil Kumar
· March 8, 2026

"Long wait times. Beautiful big building. Nice personel."

Zig
· March 8, 2026

"Doctors are very competent and professional, but waiting times are atrocious. For an appointment scheduled at 9:30, it took more than 2 hours of waiting for the actual appointment to occur. Recommended, but bring a laptop/table to pass time/work while in waiting room Please find a way to fix the waiting time, either with a display or some numbering system. This time after 2.5 hours of waiting, I had to go home as I had other responsibilities to do."

Craig Pinto
· March 8, 2026

"My daughter’s pediatrician issued a transfer certificate for her to see an eye doctor. We called this clinic due to so many nice reviews. Very sadly the answer is “no more new patients”."

Violet
· March 8, 2026

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Why Choose Munich, Germany?

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Orthopedics and neurology excellence. High safety, beer garden recovery.

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Destination Score

70%
Savings vs. US Prices
2
JCI Accredited
#3
global rank
250,000+
patients/year
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Healthcare & Safety
90
Safety
58
Cost & Value
66
Travel & Getting There
100
Internet Speed
87
Climate
78
Climate & Environment

Healthcare & Safety

System Quality World-class
Hospitals 48+
JCI Accredited 2 facilities
Emergency Services Excellent
Pharmacies Widely available
Safety Rating Very High
Insurance International health insurance accepted; private and public health insurance options available for expats

Travel & Getting There

Airport Munich Airport (MUC)
Distance to City 38 km (~45 min)
English Level High
Public Transit Excellent
Taxis & Rideshare Widely available with rideshare options

EU: Free; US/UK: Schengen 90 days

Cost & Value

Daily Budget $125
Hotel (mid-range) $150/night
Restaurant Meal $20
Daily Transport $10
Currency Euro (EUR)
Tipping Tipping is not obligatory but appreciated; typically 5-10% for good service
Savings vs. US Prices
dental
60%
cosmetic surgery
70%
cardiac
65%
orthopedic
60%
fertility
55%
oncology
null%

Climate & Environment

Average 9.1°C · Continental

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Green bars = comfortable range (18-28°C)

Best Time to Visit May to September
Air Quality (AQI) 45
Water Quality Safe to drink
Internet Speed 120 Mbps
Mobile Network Excellent 5G

Medical Tourism Hub

#3 global rank 250,000+ patients/year Excellent recovery environment
Orthopedic surgeryCancer treatmentFertility and IVFCardiac careDental proceduresCosmetic surgeryWellness and weight-loss procedures
Government-backed program
Patient rights protection

Clinic Location

While Your Companion Recovers

Historical city tours
Museum visits
English Garden exploration
Shopping districts
Bavarian cultural experiences
Nearby Alpine excursions

Practical Information

Languages Spoken

English
German
Russian
Arabic

Business Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday Closed
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