PD Dr. Sibylle Winterhalter

PD Dr. Sibylle Winterhalter is a highly distinguished ophthalmologist and senior consultant based at University Hospital Charité Berlin, specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex eye conditions. With over two decades of experience at one of Europe's leading university hospitals, she has established herself as a clinical expert in glaucoma, corneal diseases, and refractive surgery. Her clinical focus includes individualized glaucoma therapy, particularly advanced surgical interventions such as XEN gel stent implantations and other minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), as well as refractive lens exchange (RLE) and posterior chamber intraocular lenses (PIOL). Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Winterhalter is a prominent researcher and academic educator. Her scientific contributions cover a wide range of ophthalmic pathologies, including the immunological aspects of corneal transplantation and the development of predictive factors for clinical outcomes in endothelial keratoplasty. As a private dozent at Charité, she is deeply involved in training the next generation of eye specialists and frequently contributes to international medical conferences. Her work is characterized by a commitment to integrating state-of-the-art imaging and surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes, particularly for those suffering from chronic degenerative eye diseases.