Choosing a clinic

How to recognise a good laser eye clinic

Anyone looking for a laser eye centre in Switzerland finds many offers and little that is comparable. These seven questions help with any clinic, whatever you decide in the end. Below each one is how we handle it at EyeLaser.

?Who operates on you, by name?
Ask for the name of the surgeon before treatment and for the number of procedures performed. With us Dr. Derhartunian performs all laser procedures personally, around 25’000 refractive procedures to date; as medical director he oversees all medical care and all measurement data.
?How many procedures are available?
A centre with only one procedure can only recommend that one. We have SmartSight, Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK, PresbyMAX, ICL and lens exchange in house; we recommend what suits your eyes.
?How thorough is the pre-assessment?
A sound recommendation needs more than the prescription: corneal front surface, back surface, epithelial thickness, pupil size and tear film. Ask which devices are used.
?Is the price binding after the pre-assessment?
And what is included: technology, operating time, medication, the check-ups of the first three months? Ask for it in writing. Our fixed prices apply per method.
?Who does the follow-up checks, and where?
Check-ups are what makes quality measurable in the first place. Clarify beforehand how many are included and where they take place. With us: all in Zurich, with the same person.
?What happens if there is a deviation?
Ask under what conditions a correction is included and for how long. With us it is up to ten years, provided you attend the annual check.
?Are you ever advised against it?
A centre that treats everyone is not a good sign. About one in ten enquirers leaves our pre-assessment without a surgery date, with a written assessment instead of a procedure.

Your vision is unique – and the decision for eye laser treatment is one of the most important of your life.

At EyeLaser Zurich, we fully understand that.

That’s why we combine the international expertise of our founder, Dr. Victor Derhartunian, with an uncompromising passion for technological innovation.

We don’t just bring experience to Zurich; we bring the future of refractive surgery.

SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser at EyeLaser Zurich
Technological Leadership & Innovation

Dr. Victor Derhartunian is more than a surgeon; he is passionate about technology.

His fascination with precision drives him to search worldwide for modern, safe laser technologies and bring them to Zurich.

We combine proven standards with new technologies. At EyeLaser, you gain access to the very latest generation of laser systems, often just months after their market launch.

For you, this means: high precision, gentler treatments, and faster recovery.

Das EyeLaser-Team in der Klinik Zürich
International Expertise

Dr. Derhartunian’s career path is as diverse as Europe itself, combining German precision with Swiss finesse.

Today, EyeLaser is an official SCHWIND Reference Center, entrusted with training the next generation of specialists.

Dr. Derhartunian trains fellow surgeons from many countries, teaching them modern surgical techniques on current platforms.

When you choose EyeLaser, you are treated by a surgeon who also trains other surgeons.

SCHWIND ATOS femtosecond laser at EyeLaser Zurich
Technological Leadership & Innovation

Dr. Victor Derhartunian is more than a surgeon; he is passionate about technology.

His fascination with precision drives him to search worldwide for modern, safe laser technologies and bring them to Zurich.

We combine proven standards with new technologies. At EyeLaser, you gain access to the very latest generation of laser systems, often just months after their market launch.

For you, this means: high precision, gentler treatments, and faster recovery.

Das EyeLaser-Team in der Klinik Zürich
International Expertise

Dr. Derhartunian’s career path is as diverse as Europe itself, combining German precision with Swiss finesse.

Today, EyeLaser is an official SCHWIND Reference Center, entrusted with training the next generation of specialists.

Dr. Derhartunian trains fellow surgeons from many countries, teaching them modern surgical techniques on current platforms.

When you choose EyeLaser, you are treated by a surgeon who also trains other surgeons.

Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Uncompromising Safety and Quality

For us, safety is not an option – it is the absolute foundation for everything we do.

As a SCHWIND reference center, our lasers are subject to strict standards of maintenance and calibration.

He only operates when he is convinced he can achieve a good result.

Your health and your trust are our highest priority.

Eye surgeon with a patient in the operating room at EyeLaser Zurich
Personalized and Attentive Care

Behind the technology and accolades is a dedicated, human approach.

At EyeLaser, you are not a case number; you are an individual whose quality of life we want to improve.

As a father of three daughters, he understands the importance of responsibility and trust.

Your journey to a life without glasses is our personal mission.

Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Uncompromising Safety and Quality

For us, safety is not an option – it is the absolute foundation for everything we do.

As a SCHWIND reference center, our lasers are subject to strict standards of maintenance and calibration.

He only operates when he is convinced he can achieve a good result.

Your health and your trust are our highest priority.

Eye surgeon with a patient in the operating room at EyeLaser Zurich
Personalized and Attentive Care

Behind the technology and accolades is a dedicated, human approach.

At EyeLaser, you are not a case number; you are an individual whose quality of life we want to improve.

As a father of three daughters, he understands the importance of responsibility and trust.

Your journey to a life without glasses is our personal mission.

The Man Behind the Laser: Dr. med. univ. Victor Derhartunian,
FEBO, FWCRS

“My mission has always been to offer high-quality medicine. For me, this means constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and making modern technology accessible to my patients.”

Video preview: Dr Victor Derhartunian being interviewed, seated in a bright office

Life-Changing Results: Directly from Our Patients

Unsere Technologie ist fortschrittlich und unsere Expertise bewiesen, aber der wahre Massstab unseres Erfolgs ist der positive Einfluss, den wir auf das Leben unserer Patienten haben. Don’t just take our word for it – see for yourself what it’s like to experience the world with new eyes.

Experts for Complex Cases & Correction Procedures

What happens if a previous eye surgery at another clinic does not deliver the desired results?

Many of our patients come to us for a second opinion or to have a corrective procedure performed.

These complex cases require a high level of diagnostic technology and surgical experience.

At EyeLaser, we specialize in analyzing unsatisfactory results from previous treatments and – in most cases – successfully correcting them.

Video preview “Meet your surgeon”: Dr Victor Derhartunian, FEBO, in blue surgical scrubs

Not sure where to start? Take the 1-Minute Test.

Answer a few short questions and find out if laser, lens, or another vision correction is suitable for you.

Suitability test: which route to sharp vision suits you?

The Future of Vision Correction is Here

Dr. Derhartunian’s passion for technology means that our patients have access to proven advances in refractive surgery.

We are proud to offer these modern procedures, enabling safe, gentle and precise results.

Eye tracking with cyclotorsion control on the SCHWIND laser
Live eye tracking during laser eye treatment
Vorbereitung einer Intraokularlinse
Eye tracking with cyclotorsion control on the SCHWIND laser
Live eye tracking during laser eye treatment
Vorbereitung einer Intraokularlinse

Meet Your Eye Surgeons in Zurich Personal care from trusted vision correction experts.

Discover our laser eye surgeons in the heart of Zurich

Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Ophthalmologist, specialist in refractive surgery
FEBO, FWCRS

Having learned his craft from the two pioneers of laser surgery, Dr. Victor Derhartunian has performed some 25,000 refractive procedures. The head eye surgeon at EyeLaser in Zurich can consult his patients in 5 languages.

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Dr. med. Valery Vinzent Wittwer
Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon
FEBO

Dr. Valery Vinzent Wittwer joined the EyeLaser Zurich team in 2024. He specializes in lens surgery and performs refractive lens exchange at our clinic.

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Dr. med. Myron Kynigopoulos, Augenchirurg bei EyeLaser Zürich
Dr. med. Myron Kynigopoulos
Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon
FEBO

Dr. med. Myron Kynigopoulos is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, FEBO. At EyeLaser Zurich he performs cataract and lens surgery.

Dr. Victor Derhartunian
Ophthalmologist, specialist in refractive surgery
FEBO, FWCRS

Having learned his craft from the two pioneers of laser surgery, Dr. Victor Derhartunian has performed some 25,000 refractive procedures. The head eye surgeon at EyeLaser in Zurich can consult his patients in 5 languages.

LEARN MORE
Dr. med. Valery Vinzent Wittwer
Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon
FEBO

Dr. Valery Vinzent Wittwer joined the EyeLaser Zurich team in 2024. He specializes in lens surgery and performs refractive lens exchange at our clinic.

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Dr. med. Myron Kynigopoulos, Augenchirurg bei EyeLaser Zürich
Dr. med. Myron Kynigopoulos
Ophthalmologist and Eye Surgeon
FEBO

Dr. med. Myron Kynigopoulos is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, FEBO. At EyeLaser Zurich he performs cataract and lens surgery.

Map of the EyeLaser clinic at Strehlgasse 33, Zurich

Laurel wreath badge: DocFinder Patients' Choice Award 2012–2023

Our goal is to continuously keep our knowledge in refractive surgery, lens surgery, and laser eye treatment up-to-date – so that our patients benefit from high-quality, modern treatment.

Dr. Victor Derhartunian was honored with the DocFinder Patients’ Choice Award from 2013 to 2025.