Jörg Schmidt
Specialist for Ocular Prosthetics in Cologne
Medizinisches Zentrum für Augenprothetik· Aachener Str. 233, 50931 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.
Areas of focus
- 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 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.
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The medical spectrum of Jörg Schmidt
Diseases
- Ectropion (opens in a new tab)
- Entropium (opens in a new tab)
- Loss of an eye (opens in a new tab)
- Dry Anophthalmic Socket Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Post-Enucleation Socket Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
- Anophthalmus
- Nanophthalmus
- Microphthalmia
- Pthisis bulbi
- Eye Trauma (Accidents, Injuries)
- Bulbar atrophy (atrophic eyeball)
- Painful, blind eye
- Enucleation
- Evisceration
- Orbital exenteration
- Corneal leukoma / severe corneal opacity
- Due to endophthalmitis (complication)
- Following retinoblastoma
- Following intraocular tumors (e.g., choroidal melanoma) after enucleation
- Following orbital tumors (after exenteration)
- Following chemical burns (acid/alkali)
- Due to thermal injuries / burns
- Following orbital/facial fractures with loss of the eyeball
- Postoperative Socket Problems (Post-Enucleation Socket Syndrome)
- Implant Exposure / Implant Extrusion / Conjunctival Defects
- Symblepharon / Conjunctival Adhesion
- Eyelid Malpositions Following Surgery (Entropion/Ectropion)
- Chronic Secretion/Mucus Formation in Denture Wearers
- Denture breakage, poor fit, replacement/renewal
Treatments
- Ocular Prosthesis (Artificial Eye) – Custom Fabrication & Fitting (opens in a new tab)
- Replacement of Eye Prostheses (opens in a new tab)
- Model Treatment for Ocular Prostheses (opens in a new tab)
- Ocular Prosthesis and Ocular Epithesis (opens in a new tab)
- Ocular Prosthesis - Fitting and Follow-Up Care (opens in a new tab)
- Eye Prosthetics for Babies (opens in a new tab)
- Initial Fitting & Consultation for Ocular Prostheses / Scleral Shells / Bulb Shells
- Scleral Shell – Cosmetic and Functional Treatment
- Bulbous Shell – Cosmetic and Functional Treatment
- Konformer – Body Shaper for Post-Surgery Use / Scar Prevention
- Specialized Treatment for Atrophic Conjunctiva – Complex Fitting in Challenging Anatomical Conditions
- Follow-up Care – Regular Checkups for Fit and Tolerance
- Long-term care: regular checks, adjustments, documentation
- Pressure Point and Irritation Management (Seat Adjustment, Edge Alignment)
- Care Following Enucleation/Evisceration (Postoperative)
- Management of Anophthalmus / Microphthalmus
- Pediatric Ocular Prosthetics (Growth Monitoring, Follow-up Fittings)
- Better fit for children—child-friendly adjustments, regular size adjustments, and checkups
- Orbital Growth Promotion – Conformal/Expander Therapy to Promote Orbital and Soft Tissue Growth, Gradual Expansion (Serial Expansion), and Close Monitoring of Progress
- Customized Eye Color and Iris Design (Cosmetic Reconstruction)
- Tear Film/Secretion Management, Care Instructions & Hygiene Guidance
- Assessment of Inflammation and Tolerance (in consultation with an ophthalmologist)
Diagnostics
- Eye Diagnostics (opens in a new tab)
- Sonography (Ultrasound) (opens in a new tab)
- Eye Exam (opens in a new tab)
- Photographic diagnostics and documentation
- Orbital diagnostics (eye socket) including MRI
- Lacrimal duct diagnostics including lacrimal irrigation
- Eyelid assessment and photographic documentation
- Conjunctival and fornix measurements
- Pediatric diagnostic evaluation

