Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam

What Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam does

Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam is a specialized categorical eye hospital (Stichting Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam) operating from Schiedamse Vest 180 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, founded in 1873 and structured as a Dutch foundation rather than a for-profit equity-owned entity. It concentrates exclusively on ophthalmology across nine sub-specialty centers — Acute Eye Care (24/7), Cataract, Medical Retina and Uveitis, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Cornea, Glaucoma, KinderOOGcentrum (pediatric), Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Orbit — supported by an in-house eye pharmacy (OOGapotheek) and a patient portal (Mijn.oogziekenhuis.nl). The clinical workforce comprises 52 medical specialists plus approximately 25 residents in continuous training and a 10-13 person orthoptic department that is the largest in the Netherlands, handling 11,000+ orthoptic patients annually. Operational scale reached 126,057 outpatient visits and 15,042 operations in 2025, with procedure-level volumes spanning 2,170 orbit surgeries, 1,657 cornea operations, 731 glaucoma operations, and 580 strabismus operations.

Diagnostic and surgical technology consists of OCT, OCTA, Pentacam, slit lamp examination, VEP, ERG, FAG, pachymetry, fundoscopy, Schirmer testing, and intraoperative microscopes, supplemented by advanced clinical procedures including the foldable REPER iris-artificial lens prosthesis (Ophtec, 1,200 color options, 4.5 mm incision), botulinum toxin A therapy for blepharospasm, modern oblique eye-muscle surgery, and — performed in 2019 — the world's first robotic-assisted retinal operation using an Eindhoven-developed surgical robot.

The hospital earns revenue primarily through standard Dutch healthcare reimbursements (Zorgverzekeringswet) via general-practitioner and inter-hospital referrals, with referral letters required for scheduled appointments and direct admission for 24/7 emergencies. A second revenue stream is self-pay private treatments delivered through the wholly-owned subsidiary Oogziekenhuis Focuskliniek B.V., which requires upfront payment and applies cancellation penalties of 25–50%. A third, smaller stream consists of scientific research funding, exemplified by a 2026 subsidy for a pediatric long-COVID retinal vascular study. Patient satisfaction across all centers is reported at 8.3–8.4 out of 10, and the institution functions as a national referral center for complex ophthalmology, collaborating formally with Erasmus MC through the Schildkliercentrum Rotterdam and a physician cooperative (Coöperatie Medici Oogzorg Rotterdam, CMOR).

Name

Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam

Legal name

Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam

Website

https://oogziekenhuis.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1873

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam is a Dutch specialized categorical eye hospital (Stichting) operating nine ophthalmology sub-specialty centers — including cataract, retina, cornea, glaucoma, pediatric and orbital surgery — staffed by 52 specialists serving patients across the Netherlands with 24/7 acute eye care, plus a self-pay subsidiary, Oogziekenhuis Focuskliniek B.V.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Neuro-Ophthalmology (HLAKAKAH), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Eye care hospital
• Cataract surgery
• Retinal surgery
• Orthoptic treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare services: Standard ophthalmological medical care services including consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Covered by Dutch health insurance system (Zorgverzekering) with patients requiring referral from general practitioner.
2. Focuskliniek private treatments: Private clinic offering specialized treatments not covered by standard insurance. Patients pay upfront before treatment. Cancellation policy applies with fees for missed appointments.
3. Scientific research funding: Research subsidies for ophthalmological research projects, such as the long-COVID retinal vascular changes study.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam is a specialized categorical eye hospital delivering comprehensive ophthalmic care through dedicated centers covering acute eye care, cataract, medical retina and uveitis, vitreoretinal surgery, cornea, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and orbital/eyelid surgery. The hospital offers diagnostic examinations, surgical procedures, medication treatments, and specialized prostheses to patients referred from across the Netherlands, supplemented by an on-site eye pharmacy, a patient portal, and a private subsidiary clinic (Focuskliniek) for treatments outside standard insurance coverage.

Product overview

Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam is a specialized categorical eye hospital offering comprehensive ophthalmic care through multiple specialized centers and departments. The hospital operates a unified multi-center structure consisting of: Acute Eye Care (24/7), Cataract Center, Medical Retina and Uveitis Center, Vitreoretinal Surgery Center, Cornea Center, Glaucoma Center, KinderOOGcentrum (Pediatric Eye Center), Neuro-Ophthalmology Center, and Orbit Center (orbital/eyelid/lacrimal surgery). Supporting services include the OOGapotheek (eye pharmacy), Mijn.oogziekenhuis.nl patient portal, and subsidiary Oogziekenhuis Focuskliniek. Treatment offerings span diagnostic examinations (OCT, ERG, FAG, Pachymetrie, Pentacam, VEP, etc.), surgical procedures (cataract, strabismus, retinal, corneal), medication treatments (Botulinum toxin A), and specialized prostheses (REPER iris prosthesis). The hospital serves patients from across the Netherlands with approximately 52 medical specialists conducting 126,057 outpatient visits and 15,042 operations in 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acute Oogzorg (Acute Eye Care) 24/7 emergency ophthalmology services for acute eye conditions for patients referred from across the Netherlands.
• Cataractcentrum (Cataract Center) Diagnosis and surgical treatment of cataract (staar) performed by specialized ophthalmologists.
• Centrum Vitreoretinale Chirurgie (Vitreoretinal Surgery Center) Retinal detachment surgery, complex retinal trauma surgery, and vitreoretinal procedures including robot-assisted operations.
• Corneacentrum (Cornea Center) Diagnosis and surgical treatment of corneal (hoornvlies) conditions including corneal transplants.
• Glaucoomcentrum (Glaucoma Center) Diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of glaucoma including eye pressure monitoring.
• KinderOOGcentrum (Pediatric Eye Center) Specialized pediatric ophthalmology care for children covering congenital cataracts, strabismus, lazy eye (amblyopia), and childhood myopia.
• Neuro-ophthalmologisch Centrum (Neuro-Ophthalmology Center) Treatment of neurological eye conditions related to brain abnormalities or optic nerve disorders.
• Orbitacentrum (Orbit Center) Orbital, eyelid, and lacrimal (tear duct) surgery including specialized treatment for Graves' Orbitopathy.
• Centrum Medische Retina en Uveïtis (Medical Retina and Uveitis Center) Treatment of medical retina conditions and uveitis (internal eye inflammation).
• Orthoptische Afdeling (Orthoptic Department) Largest orthoptic department in the Netherlands treating strabismus, amblyopia (lazy eye), double vision, and reading complaints with 11,000+ patients annually.
• REPER Iris-kunstlensprothese (REPER Iris-Artificial Lens Prosthesis) Foldable iris-artificial lens prosthesis implantation for patients with damaged iris from eye trauma or congenital aniridia, supplied by Ophtec and available in 1200 colors.
• Botulinetoxine A Behandeling (Botulinum Toxin A Treatment) Botulinum toxin A injections at 4-5 sites to relax overactive muscles in patients with blepharospasm.
• Oogziekenhuis Focuskliniek (Focus Clinic) Private clinic subsidiary offering specialized ophthalmology treatments not covered by Dutch standard health insurance, with payment required before treatment.
• Graves' Orbitopathie Behandeling Comprehensive Graves' Orbitopathy treatment including thyroid regulation, methylprednisolone infusion therapy, orbital decompression surgery, double vision treatment with Fresnel prism, and eyelid correction.
• OOGapotheek (Eye Pharmacy) On-site pharmacy dispensing eye medications and treatments prescribed during hospital visits.
• Mijn.oogziekenhuis.nl (Patient Portal) Online patient portal providing access to medical records, appointments, repeat prescription ordering, and provider communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient satisfaction rating of 8.4/10 for general hospital services
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Koninklijke VisiominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Organization for blind and partially sighted people. Collaborated to make emergency preparedness booklet available in accessible formats (braille, large print, spoken). Co-organizing webinar on handling emergencies for visually impaired patients.
• OogverenigingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Dutch Eye Association for patients. Co-organizing webinar on handling emergencies for visually impaired patients. Also provides patient information and support.
• NCTV (Nationaal Coordinator Terrorismebestrijding en Veiligheid)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism. Partner in developing emergency preparedness materials for visually impaired individuals.
• Veiligheidsregio Gooi en VechtstreekminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2026Regional safety authority. Partner in developing emergency preparedness materials and webinars for visually impaired patients.
• OphteccoreTechnology or Integration · 25 September 2020Ophtec supplies the REPER iris-artificial lens prosthesis used at Het Oogziekenhuis. The hospital was the first in the Netherlands to implant this innovative foldable prosthesis available in 1200 colors.
• Erasmus MC (Erasmus Medisch Centrum Rotterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with Erasmus MC's endocrinology department for Graves' Orbitopathie treatment. Together they form the Schildkliercentrum Rotterdam. Erasmus MC also provides CT-scan services and hosts Dr. Dion Paridaens part-time for orbital surgery.
• Schildklier Organisatie Nederland (SON)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient organization providing support for thyroid disease patients. SON representatives visit the hospital approximately once a month to answer patient questions about Graves' Orbitopathie. Part of the Schildkliernetwerk.
• SchildkliernetwerkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of thyroid specialists collaborating on patient care for thyroid-related eye conditions.
• Coöperatie Medici Oogzorg Rotterdam (CMOR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of medical specialists working at Het Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam. Dr. Dion Paridaens serves as Chairman since 2023, previously Secretary. Dr. Martha Tjon-Fo-Sang serves as co-director.
• DediconminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization providing accessible reading materials. Distributes emergency preparedness booklet in accessible formats including braille, large print, and spoken word for visually impaired patients.
• LeesbutlerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization providing accessible reading services. Distributes emergency preparedness materials in accessible formats for visually impaired individuals.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Rotterdamse Oogkliniek (private eye clinics): Smaller private eye clinics operating in the Rotterdam and wider Dutch market offering cataract and refractive surgery; they compete primarily on convenience and price for routine cases rather than complex tertiary care.

Direct peers

• Bergman Clinics: Bergman Clinics is a large Dutch network of focused private clinics (including ophthalmology) that competes directly with Het Oogziekenhuis for routine and premium eye surgery volumes in the Netherlands, and represents the most direct commercial competitor on Dutch soil.
• Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC): SNEC is a large public-sector specialty eye hospital providing comprehensive ophthalmic care, research, and training — directly comparable in mission and operating model to a categorical European eye hospital.
• Wills Eye Hospital: Wills Eye is a US specialty eye hospital with a long history and broad subspecialty coverage, often cited alongside Moorfields as one of the world's premier standalone eye hospitals — a direct structural peer.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Moorfields is the UK's leading standalone eye hospital and a global benchmark for categorical ophthalmology institutions; it is the closest international analogue in terms of pure-play eye hospital structure, sub-specialty depth, and research/teaching role.

Broad incumbents

• University Eye Hospital Tübingen / Universitäts-Augenklinik: Large German university eye hospital offering the full subspecialty spectrum including complex surgery, research, and residency training — a comparable European academic ophthalmology center, though embedded in a general university hospital rather than standalone.
• Amsterdam UMC (Ophthalmology): Amsterdam UMC operates a large academic ophthalmology department providing tertiary eye care, research, and training across the full spectrum of subspecialties, and is a regional competitor for complex referrals in the Randstad.
• Erasmus MC (Ophthalmology Department): Erasmus MC is Het Oogziekenhuis's academic partner for complex orbital and thyroid eye disease, but its ophthalmology department is also a broad incumbent competitor for tertiary ophthalmology referrals in the Rotterdam region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/het-oogziekenhuis-rotterdam
• Instagraminstagram.com/oogziekenhuis
• Xx.com/oogziekenhuis

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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