Dr. André Mermoud

Main areas:

• Glaucoma (diagnosis and surgical treatment)
• Cataract
• Eyelid surgery
• Retinal and macular diseases
• Corneal diseases
• Dry eye syndrome
• Inflammatory eye diseases
• Astigmatism
• Pediatric ophthalmology
• General ophthalmology consultations

Special expertise:

• Glaucoma surgery (development of new surgical techniques)
• Deep sclerectomy (non-penetrating glaucoma surgery)
• Uveitis surgery
• Combined glaucoma and cataract surgeries

• 1994: FMH certification as an ophthalmic surgeon (SSO – Swiss Ophthalmological Society)
• 1991: FMH certification as an ophthalmologist (SSO)
• 1987-1991: Specialization in ophthalmology, Jules-Gonin Eye Clinic, Lausanne

Since 2014: Chief Medical Officer, Swiss Visio Network, Lausanne

• Management of a network of ophthalmology centers throughout Switzerland
• Strategic development of ophthalmology services
• Implementation of innovative diagnostic and treatment technologies

Since 2007: Founding and management of the Glaucoma Center at Clinique de Montchoisi

• Creation of a specialized center for the comprehensive treatment of glaucoma
• Implementation of the latest diagnostic and surgical methods
• Training of young specialists

1994-2007: Associate Professor, Jules-Gonin Eye Clinic, University of Lausanne

• Clinical Practice
• Teaching Activity
• Research in Glaucoma

1993: Research Fellowship in Glaucoma and Uveitis, Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California USA

1991-1992: Glaucoma Surgery Fellowship, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

• Advanced training in glaucoma surgical techniques

1994: Visiting Lecturer, Christian Medical Center, Vellore, India

Research Area (1991-2019):

• Development of new surgical techniques for glaucoma treatment
• Improvement of deep sclerectomy techniques
• Research in non-penetrating glaucoma surgery
• Innovative approaches to uveitis treatment

Publications:

• Author of numerous scientific publications in international ophthalmology journals
• Participant in international conferences and symposia
• Lecturer at educational programs for ophthalmologists

Innovations:

• Implementation of eyeWatch technology—a telemonitoring system for intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma
• Development of improved surgical protocols

FMH — Swiss Medical Association
ARVO — Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Société Française du Glaucome — French Glaucoma Society
ICGS — International Glaucoma Society
ESCRS — European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Paris Ophthalmological Society
Vision for All — a charitable organization

Practice locations:

• Swiss Visio Montchoisi, Lausanne
• Clinique de Montchoisi, Lausanne
• Swiss Visio La Providence, Neuchâtel
• Hôpital de La Providence, Neuchâtel
• Swiss Visio Glaucoma Research Center

Range of surgeries performed:

• Deep sclerectomy (non-penetrating glaucoma surgery)
• Trabeculectomy
• Implantation of glaucoma drainage devices
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
• Phacoemulsification of cataracts
• Combined glaucoma and cataract surgeries
• Laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
• Laser iridotomy
• Eyelid surgery