Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth

Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Eye Hospital, Vienna

Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth founded the Vienna Study and Vienna Reading Centers, which respectively run clinical trials and perform the digital image analysis for them. In addition to leading one of the largest European academic institutions in ophthalmology, Schmidt-Erfurth has a keen interest in the development of novel diagnostic techniques such a retinal imaging, and novel treatment strategies, including intravitreal pharmacotherapy.

Part of the Power List 2016

Welcome to The Power List 2016 – our second foray into the Top 100 most influential people in the world of ophthalmology.

Though we realize our list can (and should) never be definitive, who can argue that the faces within – both familiar and new – do not beautifully highlight the brilliance and diversity found within the field?

Here, we celebrate 100 reasons to be proud of ophthalmology.

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