Professional Service

An offering designed exclusively to ensure that contact lens specialists receive reliable, expert advice for their particular fitting needs.

Bernd Brückner

Head of Professional Service
Executive Board member

Bernd Brückner

Head of Professional Service
Executive Board member

As Head of Professional Service, Bernd maintains contact with customers and is responsible for advising opticians and ophthalmologists. An optometrist holding an M.Sc. in Vision Science, he is a co-founder of the company and involved in the scientific end, drives forward product research while also overseeing our offerings of seminars and product training.

Xenia Bieche

Professional Service
M.Sc. Vision Science and Business (Optometry)

Xenia Bieche

Professional Service
M.Sc. Vision Science and Business (Optometry)

Listen, ask, advise. These are the strengths of our Professional Service team, of whom certified optician Xenia Bieche is a member. Having run her own business, she knows from experience that quality and price have to be right. She will be happy to help you find the ideal solution you are looking for.

KIM KOCHANEC

Professional Service
B. Sc. Optometrist

KIM KOCHANEC

Professional Service
B. Sc. Optometrist

In Kim’s family, glasses are part of the basic equipment: «We all have one. I also had one from a young age to correct my hyperopia.» But she didn’t just wear her glasses, she wanted to know how they worked. That interest carried through adulthood and eventually led her to study optometry. «That’s when I first became intensively involved with contact lenses – and they wouldn’t let me go.»

Alex Broschard

Professional Service
Optometrist

Alex Broschard

Professional Service
Optometrist

A certified optometrist, Alex is a member of the Professional Service team who loves to pass on his know-how to customers. He brings many years of contact lens and fitting experience to the table in consultations with our clients so they can get precisely the contact lenses they need for their own customers in turn.

Alexander Kriese

Professional Service
State-certified optician / master optician

Alexander Kriese

Professional Service
State-certified optician / master optician

With Alexander Kriese, a real "wealth of experience" has joined the "Professional Service". The optometrist and optician has been working with contact lenses for over 20 years. "When I'm asked what I do, I always say that I'm a 'vision specialist'." With this extensive knowledge and his open, humorous manner, he has been part of our team since February 2024 - and is on hand to provide you with wit and advice.

Christina Fial

Professional Service
Diploma Engineer (FH) in Optometry & Mechatronics

Christina Fial

Professional Service
Diploma Engineer (FH) in Optometry & Mechatronics

With her extensive experience in contact lens fitting, Christina Fial is a strong addition to our Professional Services team. For over 20 years, she has specialized in custom lenses and pathological corneas, working closely with ophthalmologists and contact lens institutes. As an engineer in optics and mechatronics, she lives in Bavaria and brings not only deep technical expertise but also a great sense of humor. Those who work with her quickly discover: expert advice can be both professional and enjoyable.

AMÉLIE SIERRA

Professional Service
Optometrist

AMÉLIE SIERRA

Professional Service
Optometrist

Amélie completes the French team of our company to guide you and to answer your questions with kindness and technical expertise.
With a Master's degree in Vision Sciences and many years of experience in the optical industry, whether in technical, commercial, managerial or educational fields, Amélie will put her skills to good use to help you make the best possible, personalized choice of contact lenses.

NADÉGE MÉREAU

Account Manager
Optometrist

NADÉGE MÉREAU

Account Manager
Optometrist

Nadège has finished a Master 2 in Vision Science at Paris University. She doesn't only own a large expertise in the area of optics, but also has knowledge in technical and commercial fields. The perfect contact person for product selection and customization.

CHRISTELLE DEBRAND

Fitting adviser
France

CHRISTELLE DEBRAND

Fitting adviser
France

Holding a master’s degree in Vision Sciences, Christelle provides individual advice with expertise and charm to fitting professionals from French-speaking Europe. Good vision means quality of life, which customers in France will get to enjoy through custom lenses made by Appenzeller Kontaktlinsen and professional fitting, supported by Christelle.

Contact us

Our team is available from 8:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Call us at 0041 71 344 20 00, e-mail us atinfoOB4IYedTdg1FntAappenzeller-kontaktlinsen.ch.

Successful outcomes

We provide you with competent, one-on-one advice. We know from experience that there is always a solution, and everyone can ultimately get the contact lenses right for them.

Experience

When you take advantage of our Professional Service, you get to deal with contact lens professionals who have many years of experience. We’ll answer your questions, and we have what you need.

Contact

How to reach us.

Registration as authorized dealer of APPENZELLER CONTACT LENSES:

I am an optometrist/Ophthalmologist and would like to add products from Appenzeller Kontaktlinsen AG to my product range and be listed with you as an authorized dealer. Please contact me.