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Professor R.M.M.A. Nuijts is an expert in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. He is the author or co-author of over 180 scientific publications and serves as the co-supervisor of 10 PhD candidates. As Professor of Cornea and Refractive Surgery his research team focuses on developing new treatment methods for cataracts, corneal transplants and refractive surgery.
Besides his clinical and research work, Professor Nuijts plays a pivotal role in various professional organisations, including the Nederlandse IntraOculaire Implant Club (NIOIC) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). His dedication to the field and his contributions to advancing ophthalmology have made him a highly requested speaker at international conferences, with his work being globally recognised and respected. In 2018 he received the prestigious Ridley Medal, awarded biennially to ophthalmologists who have made exceptional contributions to cataract surgery worldwide. In 2020, he was appointed President of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS).
Professor R.M.M.A. Nuijts received his medical degree in Maastricht in 1986, after which he worked as a research fellow in Wisconsin and Atlanta in 1989. He then completed his ophthalmology training in Utrecht and Amsterdam in 1993, followed by a subspecialisation in Cornea in Rotterdam in 1994. Since then he has been working at Maastricht UMC. In 2013, he was appointed as Professor of Cornea and Refractive Surgery.
Specialism in corneal diseases, cataract surgery and refractive surgery. His experience in both clinical and academic settings makes him an authority in ophthalmology.
ESCRS/ASCRS (European and American Society Refractive Surgery), NOG (Nederlands Oogheelkundig Gezelschap), NGRC (Nationaal Gezelschap Refractiechirurgie), EBO (European Board of Ophthalmology), NIOIC (Nederlandse IntraOculaire Implant Club), EUCornea, ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology), ISRS (International Society of Refractive Surgery).
Our surgeons have an extensive academic background and broad experience in the field of refractive surgery. With a passion for precision and care, they strive to provide each patient with the best possible treatment.
Bachelor and Master in Medicine, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Research fellowship in cytotoxicity and corneal endothelium at Medical College of Wisconsin.
Residency in ophthalmology at the University of Amsterdam.
Fellowship in cataract surgery at Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam.
Professor of corneal and refractive surgery, Netherlands.
The Academic Centre for Refractive Surgery offers advanced treatments based on the latest scientific findings. Our team works closely together to treat patients with eye defects and vision disorders in the best possible way. This involves using state-of-the-art equipment and meeting the highest safety standards to provide optimal care.
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