Sehkraft als Luxus: So viel musst du selber zahlen | Der Gesundheitskompass | WDR

The next episode of "Health Compass" on the topic of "Number 1 Cause of Death: Cardiovascular Diseases" is already available here in the ARD Mediathek: https://1.ard.de/Gesundheitskompass_H... More than 40 million Germans need glasses – but who pays for them? Health insurance companies usually only cover the bare essentials. Is good vision even possible under these circumstances? The German population is becoming increasingly ill – despite rising life expectancy. While medicine is developing many new and groundbreaking therapies, and significant funds are being invested in research for new medications, who has access to which medications and treatment approaches within our system? Dr. Heinz-Wilhelm Esser provides clarity: he is a specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, and cardiology. With sound, critical analysis and a glimpse behind the scenes of the healthcare system, he exposes the pitfalls and injustices within our healthcare system. Who gets reimbursed for which services in the confusing world of healthcare? Which therapies are truly effective? And how much do I have to pay out of pocket? In this episode, Dr. Heinz-Wilhelm Esser, senior physician at a clinic in Remscheid, explores the topic of vision impairment. Is the system fair and just? No, say experts! In Germany, when it comes to eyeglass provision, we're barely adequately supplied – a grade of four! It's like playing the lottery how customers are examined and advised at an optician's. A lack of oversight and few guidelines mean that "good vision" is often a matter of chance. Using a hidden camera, the team tests opticians – where can you find the best advice and the right glasses? An exciting experiment with surprising results! 02:21 – When does health insurance cover the costs? 08:57 – Ophthalmologist Uta Solbach: How important is an eye exam? 10:21 – Individual lens consultation is crucial 11:10 – Hidden camera visits to various opticians 22:35 – Conclusion of the hidden camera test 25:32 – Who is laser eye surgery suitable for? 26:01 – Leah wants laser eye surgery? 28:50 – What are the disadvantages of laser eye surgery? 30:04 – What exactly happens during laser eye surgery? 33:24 – Test result: How do different consultations affect the glasses? 39:40 – Ophthalmologist: Never wear faulty glasses permanently 40:43 – In conversation with the Central Association of Opticians 👍 Give us a like if you enjoyed the video! ------------ 📺 More episodes of Doc Esser in the ARD Mediathek: https://www.ardmediathek.de/sendung/d... ℹ️ More about the program: https://www1.wdr.de/fernsehen/doc-ess... ------------------------- This segment was produced in 2025. All statements and facts reflect the situation at that time and have not been updated since. ------ #Vision #docEsser #HealthCompass #Health #Glasses