European specialist diploma in cataract and refractive surgery (FEBOS-CR)
Congratulations to Dr. Arthur Hammer for brilliantly obtaining the European FEBOS-CR certification (cataract and refractive surgery) at the 2024 ESCRS annual conference in Barcelona. At the date of writing, he is the first and only Swiss ophthalmologist to have received this title, shared in 2025 by around sixty experts internationally.


Consolidating surgical expertise: feedback on the EBO and ESCRS exam
This major success marks a decisive step in Dr. Arthur Hammer's career. It illustrates not only his high level of expertise and his constant commitment, but also his strong desire to actively contribute to the progress of cataract surgery and refractive surgery.
The certification FEBOS-CR, created by the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) in collaboration with the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), is a first-rate distinction. It attests to the excellence and high degree of competence of surgeons specializing in these demanding fields of ophthalmology. Dr. Hammer's success in this rigorous examination confirms his advanced mastery of these specialties.
A reference of excellence in cataract and refractive surgery
Much more than a simple diploma, certification FEBOS-CR is a true guarantee of excellence. It validates in-depth knowledge, high level technical skills and a perfect mastery of technological innovations in cataract and refractive surgery. By obtaining this certification, Dr. Hammer demonstrates his ability to meet the highest standards defined by The EBO and The ESCRS.
A constant commitment to quality and innovation
Dr. Arthur Hammer's success in the subspecialty exam FEBOS-CR reflects its enduring commitment to medical excellence and the quality of care offered to its patients. Obtaining this certification is based on solid experience, demanding continuing education and the constant updating of knowledge in a field that is constantly evolving.
Technological advances and surgical innovations require surgeons to adapt and make ever greater decisions. Beyond the surgical procedure, it is a question of choosing the most appropriate techniques and technologies in order to optimize visual results and patient safety.
European recognition and new perspectives
The certification FEBOS-CR places Dr. Hammer among a restricted circle of ophthalmologists recognized for their expertise at European level. This diploma is an international reference in cataract and refractive surgery, attesting to skills validated beyond national borders. This recognition opens the door to new opportunities for collaboration, research, and ongoing professional development.
The importance of FEBOS-CR certification
Through its sub-specialty certifications, the European Board of Ophthalmology works to harmonize and raise the standards of ophthalmological practice in Europe. The certification FEBOS-CR (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology — Subspecialty Examination in Cataract and Refractive Surgery) distinguishes practitioners who have reached a particularly advanced level of expertise in the surgery of cataract and refractive.
Renowned for its rigor, the exam FEBOS-CR comprehensively assesses the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of candidates. Certified surgeons are recognized not only for their technical excellence, but also for their ability to make complex clinical decisions aimed at sustainably improving patient outcomes.
For Dr. Arthur Hammer, this success goes well beyond academic distinction and reflects above all his daily commitment to his patients:
“This certification represents an important step in my professional career. It reflects my constant commitment to improving my skills and to providing my patients with ever more accurate, safe care that meets the highest standards of modern ophthalmology.”

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