Dr. Oliver Ehrt

Professor

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Biography

Oliver Ehrt is a Professor of Strabismology, Pediatric and Neuroophthalmology at the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) Munich. He has a profound educational background with studies in physics and human medicine across prestigious institutions, including RWTH Aachen and the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine in London. His clinical training was completed at the Eye Clinic of LMU Munich from 1992 to 1997, where he later became a senior physician in the section of strabismology and pediatric ophthalmology. He has significantly contributed to the fields of functional diagnostics in eye care, particularly through the establishment of specialized units for macular function testing using Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy (SLO). Ehrt has been involved in various national and international associations, including serving as the president of the European Strabismological Society. His research focuses on multiple aspects of strabismus treatment, early detection of amblyopia, and advanced techniques in pediatric retinopathy. Ehrt actively leads courses and workshops aimed at training future generations of ophthalmologists and has made substantial contributions to numerous publications in the field of ophthalmology, reflecting his deep commitment to education and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Physician

1997-01-01 — Present

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich • Munich, Germany

Leading the section of strabismology, pediatric and neuroophthalmology.

Department Head

2006-01-01 — Present

Orthoptic School Munich • Munich, Germany

Established and led the Orthoptic School in collaboration with LMU and TUM.

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich • Munich, Germany

Appointed to professorship in Strabismology and Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Requirements for Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Economics or equivalent At least 75% of bachelor's degree requirements completed at time of application
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or official transcript
  • Official explanation of the grading scale
  • Official translation of documents (if not German/English)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
  • Outline of lecture courses
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics. Includes an admissions test in Munich if the GPA is not better than 2.50 or equivalence is unclear.