Eye Clinic Duke Carl Theodor

What Eye Clinic Duke Carl Theodor does

Eye Clinic Duke Carl Theodor (legal entity: Stiftung Augenklinik Herzog Carl Theodor) is a non-profit foundation operating one of Germany's oldest specialized ophthalmic surgical clinics, founded in 1895 in Munich's Maxvorstadt district. The clinic delivers a comprehensive range of eye-care services across more than 20 procedure categories, including high-volume cataract and glaucoma surgery (over 6,000 operations annually), retinal and vitreoretinal procedures, corneal transplantation, intravitreal injection therapy (IVOM), laser vision correction (Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK), phakic lens implantation (ICL), oculoplastic and eyelid surgery, strabismus correction, and lacrimal duct procedures. Patients are served through both outpatient same-day surgery and inpatient admission in a 47-52 bed facility, with approximately 90 staff including 20 attending physicians and 50 nursing personnel.

The underlying clinical platform is built on microsurgical operating techniques supported by state-of-the-art surgical technology, including femtosecond and excimer lasers, modern surgical microscopes, closed-system pars plana vitrectomy instrumentation, and laser-assisted keratoplasty. Quality management is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, and the clinic is recognized by the independent WEISSE LISTE patient recommendation portal.

The business model is service-based and revenue is generated primarily through reimbursement from the German statutory health insurance system (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung), supplemented by self-pay refractive and cosmetic procedures. Go-to-market is sales-led and physician-referral-driven: patients are referred by their attending ophthalmologists to affiliated surgeons who both consult and operate, with the clinic supplementing referrals through its own website (augenklinik-muenchen.de), Google AdWords, and published quality reports. The clinic is governed by a three-member board chaired by Dr. Kristian Horn, with Duchess Anna in Bayern and RA Jens Wernick as board members, and is supervised by the Foundation Authority of the Government of Upper Bavaria.

Name

Eye Clinic Duke Carl Theodor

Legal name

Stiftung Augenklinik Herzog Carl Theodor

Website

https://augenklinik-muenchen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eye Clinic Duke Carl Theodor is a Munich-based non-profit eye clinic founded in 1895, performing over 6,000 cataract and glaucoma surgeries and serving more than 15,000 patients annually through a 90-person staff across comprehensive ophthalmic specialties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmological Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Ophthalmological surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive laser surgery
• Retinal surgery
• Eyelid surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmological Medical Services: The clinic provides ophthalmological medical services including diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries. Services are primarily covered by statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) in Germany. The clinic has 47-52 beds and operates an outpatient surgery center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eye Clinic Herzog Carl Theodor is a specialized surgical eye clinic in Munich providing comprehensive ophthalmological diagnostics, medical treatments, and surgical procedures. It offers cataract and glaucoma surgery, refractive laser correction (Femto-LASIK, Trans-PRK), ICL lens implantation, retinal and vitreous surgery, corneal transplantation, intravitreal therapy (IVOM), and eyelid/ocular plastic procedures, with both outpatient and inpatient treatment options.

Product overview

Eye Clinic Herzog Carl Theodor is a specialized surgical eye clinic offering comprehensive ophthalmic treatments. The clinic provides over 20 distinct surgical and treatment services including core procedures such as cataract surgery (over 6,000 annually), glaucoma surgery, retinal operations, and eyelid corrections. Advanced laser vision correction options include Femto-LASIK using femtosecond laser technology and Trans-PRK. The clinic also offers lens implantation procedures (ICL), intravitreal therapies (IVOM) for macular diseases, and corneal transplantation. Surgical eyelid procedures cover dermatochalasis, ptosis, ectropion, entropion, and tumor removal. Additional services include strabismus surgery, pars plana vitrectomy, pterygium surgery, and lacrimal duct surgery. The clinic operates both outpatient and inpatient treatment options with approximately 90 employees, including 20 attending physicians, serving over 12,000 patients annually since 1895.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cataract Surgery (Grauer Star OP)
• Glaucoma Surgery (Grüner Star OP)
• Femto-LASIK (Laser Eye Surgery)
• Trans-PRK (Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy)
• ICL (Implantable Contact Lenses)
• IVOM Therapy (Intravitreal Drug Administration)
• Corneal Transplantation (Keratoplasty)
• Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV)
• Retinal Detachment Treatment (Netzhautablösung)
• Macular Degeneration Treatment
• Epiretinal Gliosis Surgery
• Eye Bag Removal / Lower Eyelid Lift (Tränensäcke entfernen)
• Drooping Eyelids / Upper Eyelid Lift (Schlupflider OP)
• Ptosis Surgery
• Ectropion Surgery (Ektropium OP)
• Entropion Surgery (Entropium OP)
• Eyelid Tumor Surgery (Lidtumor OP / Basalioma)
• Lacrimal Duct Stenosis Surgery (Tränenwegsstenose OP)
• Strabismus Surgery (Schiel OP)
• Wing Skin Surgery / Pterygium (Flügelfell OP)
• Stationary (Inpatient) Treatment
• Outpatient Treatment (Ambulante Behandlung)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 15,000 patients helped to see better annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Universitätsaugenklinik München (LMU Klinikum): Academic eye hospital at LMU Munich providing full-scope ophthalmology including complex surgery. Competes in the same Munich market and acts as a referral center for highly complex cases.
• Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: One of the world's leading specialty eye hospitals, providing full-scope ophthalmology. Comparable as a high-volume specialty eye care provider and a benchmark for clinical reputation and surgical throughput.
• Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Klinikum rechts der Isar (TUM): University eye clinic of the Technical University of Munich. Comparable as a major Munich-based ophthalmology provider and a competitor for complex surgical referrals.

Direct peers

• EuroEyes: Germany-origin refractive surgery chain specializing in Femto-LASIK, ICL, and lens exchange procedures. Overlaps directly with the clinic's refractive service line and competes in the same self-pay segment.
• Smile Eyes: German eye clinic network focused on laser vision correction and lens surgery. Comparable in refractive surgery offerings and German private-pay market positioning.
• Ober Scharrer Group (Sanoptis): One of Germany's largest networks of ophthalmology clinics and practices, offering cataract, glaucoma, retinal, and refractive surgery across multiple sites. Directly comparable as a multi-site specialty eye care provider competing for the same patients and physician referrals.
• Memorial Eye Clinic / Augen-MVZ (German MVZ networks): Network of German ophthalmology medical care centers (MVZs) offering diagnostics and outpatient surgery. Comparable in operating model and reliance on GKV reimbursement in the same regulatory environment.
• ARTEMIS Augenkliniken: German chain of ophthalmology clinics and MVZs providing cataract, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. Closely comparable in service mix and German reimbursement model, and competes for the same Munich/Bavaria catchment.
• CARE Vision Germany: German provider of refractive and cataract surgery with multiple clinic locations. Comparable service portfolio, particularly in Femto-LASIK and ICL, and competes for the same patient base in southern Germany.

Regional players

• Augenärzte am Stachus: Munich-based ophthalmology group practice offering diagnostics and surgical services. Regional competitor drawing from the same Bavarian patient base and referral network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/augenklinik-herzog-carl-theodor

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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