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Jörg Schmidt - General ophthalmology -

Jörg Schmidt

Specialist for Ocular Prosthetics in Cologne

Aachener Str. 233
50931 Cologne
medizentrum-augenprothetik.de
Jörg Schmidt - General ophthalmology -
Jörg Schmidt Specialist for Ocular Prosthetics in Cologne

Jörg Schmidt is the lead ocularist at the Medical Center for Ocular Prosthetics and specializes in the custom fabrication of high-quality, individually crafted ocular prostheses. With artisanal precision, many years of experience, and a strong commitment to aesthetics, he supports patients with empathy and care – with the goal of optimally combining comfort, fit, mobility, and a natural appearance. His focus lies on tailored ocular prosthetic solutions that meet the highest functional and aesthetic standards. In doing so, he combines traditional ocularistry with modern, patient-centered approaches to care.

Jörg Schmidt is also actively involved in professional affairs as a board member of the Professional Association of the German Ocularist Society (DOG).

In addition to providing care in Germany, his expertise also includes international engagements, including in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Armenia, Israel, Poland, and China.

Focuses

  • Custom fabrication and fitting of individually made ocular prostheses
  • Prosthetic care following enucleation or evisceration, in cases of phthisis bulbi or congenital malformations
  • Precise iris and scleral replication for an especially natural appearance
  • Optimization of fit, mobility, and wearing comfort of the ocular prosthesis
  • Regular evaluation as well as long-term follow-up care for existing ocular prostheses

About us Jörg Schmidt

Jörg Schmidt is the lead ocularist at the Medical Center for Ocular Prosthetics in Cologne. He specializes in the fabrication and fitting of high-quality, custom-made ocular prostheses. In his work, he combines artisanal precision with medical expertise to provide precisely tailored solutions that meet the highest standards both functionally (fit, mobility, wearing comfort) and aesthetically (iris and scleral replication).

As an ocularist, Jörg Schmidt supports patients following loss of an eye or in cases of severe ocular disease, guiding them empathetically and in a structured manner through every stage of care – from the initial assessment and custom prosthetic fabrication to continuous long-term follow-up. The goal is always an outcome that performs reliably in everyday life: a natural appearance, a stable fit, and noticeable comfort.

Within the interdisciplinary team at the Medical Center for Ocular Prosthetics, he works closely with other ocularists, specialist ophthalmologists, and the clinical staff. This collaboration enables comprehensive treatment concepts – including preoperative consultation, individualized prosthetic fitting, and long-term care based on current medical standards.

Jörg Schmidt therefore plays a central role in a service that is recognized in Cologne and beyond for high-quality, custom-made ocular prostheses and patient-centered care. His expertise makes him an essential part of a team known across Germany, throughout Europe, and internationally for providing high-quality, individualized ocular prosthetic solutions.


Locations in Germany:

  • Aachen
  • Ahaus
  • Bonn
  • Koblenz
  • Cologne
  • Mönchengladbach
  • Trier
  • Eastern Germany (Lauscha – Masserberg – Magdeburg – Leipzig – Chemnitz – Halle (Saale) – Erfurt – Weimar – Gera – Jena – Zwickau – Dessau)

International locations: 

  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • France
  • Czech Republic
  • Slovakia
  • Armenia
  • Israel 
  • Poland 
  • China

Additional ocularists: Stephan Müller-Blech, Cindy Goelz, and Luca Billig

Stephan Müller-Blech, Cindy Goelz, and Luca Billig specialize in the care and fitting of individually crafted, custom-made ocular prostheses. Their work focuses on precise, patient-centered fitting with the goal of optimally combining fit, comfort, mobility, and a natural appearance. They combine traditional ocularistry with modern clinical processes and place particular emphasis on reliable, long-term care – including regular evaluations, follow-up care, and ongoing refinements.

Stephan Müller-Blech also provides ocular prosthetic care throughout Eastern Germany and internationally, particularly in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and China. Cindy Goelz and Luca Billig work at the Cologne location, where they support their patients with a high level of professional precision and continuous care.

Medical spectrum

Diseases

  • Anophthalmia
  • Bulbar atrophy / Atrophic eyeball
  • Chronic discharge/mucus formation in ocular prosthesis wearers
  • Corneal leukoma / severe corneal opacity
  • Ectropion
  • Entropion
  • Enucleation
  • Evisceration (of the eye)
  • Implant exposure / implant extrusion / conjunctival defects
  • Microphthalmia
  • Nanophthalmia
  • Ocular trauma (accidents, injuries)
  • Orbital exenteration
  • Painful blind eye
  • Phthisis bulbi
  • Post-enucleation socket syndrome
  • Postoperative eyelid malposition (entropion/ectropion)
  • Prosthesis fracture, poor fit, replacement/new fabrication
  • Status post chemical burns (acid/alkali)
  • Status post endophthalmitis
  • Status post intraocular tumor (e.g., choroidal melanoma) after enucleation
  • Status post orbital tumors (after exenteration)
  • Status post orbital/facial fractures with loss of globe
  • Status post retinoblastoma
  • Status post thermal injuries / burns
  • Symblepharon / conjunctival scarring

Therapies

  • Assessment of inflammation and prosthesis tolerance (in coordination with an ophthalmologist)
  • Conformer – shape maintainer after surgery / scar prevention
  • Conformers in children – pediatric fitting with regular size adjustments and follow-up
  • Custom iris painting and color matching (cosmetic reconstruction)
  • Follow-up evaluation – regular fit and tolerance assessment
  • Initial fitting and consultation for ocular prosthesis / scleral shell
  • Long-term care: regular check-ups, adjustments, documentation
  • Management of pressure points and irritation (fit correction, edge adjustment)
  • Ocular prosthesis (artificial eye) – custom fabrication & fitting
  • Orbital growth stimulation – conformer/expander therapy to promote orbital and soft-tissue growth with stepwise expansion and close follow-up
  • Pediatric ocular prosthetics (growth monitoring and refitting)
  • Postoperative rehabilitation after enucleation / evisceration
  • Prosthetic rehabilitation for anophthalmia / microphthalmia
  • Replacement of ocular prostheses
  • Scleral shell prosthesis – cosmetic and functional rehabilitation
  • Scleral shell – cosmetic and functional rehabilitation
  • Specialized care for atrophic conjunctiva – complex fitting in difficult anatomical conditions
  • Tear film and secretion management, care instructions and hygiene counseling

Diagnostics

  • Conjunctival and fornix measurements
  • Eye biometry
  • Eyelid assessment and photographic documentation
  • Lacrimal duct diagnostics including lacrimal irrigation
  • Ophthalmology diagnostics
  • Orbital diagnostics (eye socket) including MRI
  • Pediatric diagnostic evaluation
  • Photographic diagnostics and documentation
  • Sonography

Directions

Plus Code: 9F28WWPC+H4

Medizinisches Zentrum für Augenprothetik

Aachener Str. 233
50931 Cologne

Webseite: medizentrum-augenprothetik.de
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