Augenklinik Petrisberg

What Augenklinik Petrisberg does

Augenklinik Petrisberg is a private ophthalmology clinic (MVZ — Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum) operating as Augenklinik Petrisberg GmbH & Co KG, headquartered at Max-Planck-Str. 14-16 in Trier, Germany, with additional clinical sites in Wittlich, Prüm, Morbach, Gerolstein, and Speicher plus a central medical device reprocessing unit (AEMP/ZSVA) in Bekond. Founded in 2005 by Prof. Dr. Martin Wenzel, the clinic provides comprehensive outpatient ophthalmological care covering cataract and glaucoma surgery, retinal disease treatment, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) therapy with intravitreal VEGF inhibitor injections (Lucentis, Avastin), refractive surgery via a co-located CARE Vision Augenlaserzentrum, orthoptics/vision training, and general consultations. Patient volume at the Wittlich site alone reaches approximately 150–200 patients per day with ~50 operations per week, and Prof. Wenzel personally performs 14–20 cataract/glaucoma procedures per day.

The clinic's technology stack centers on conventional, modern ophthalmic medical devices rather than proprietary platforms: Zeiss IOL Master optical biometry for pre-cataract lens power calculation, frequency-doubled Nd:YAG lasers for retinal welding and glaucoma/secondary-cataract treatment, laser cyclophotocoagulation, and phacoemulsification with sutureless 2mm incision intraocular lens implantation. Sub-brands structure the offering: the main MVZ, the Netzhautzentrum for minimally invasive retinal care, the CARE Vision Augenlaserzentrum for self-pay refractive procedures, and the Medical Eye Research Xperts Institut for practice-oriented research and CME-certified continuing education (over 1,300 online registrations and ~60 in-person attendees at the 27 August 2025 event).

The business model is a hybrid professional-services and elective-procedure platform. The dominant revenue stream is outpatient intraocular surgery and ophthalmology consultations reimbursed by German statutory (GKV) and private health insurance, with most surgical patients referred by regional ophthalmologists. A secondary self-pay stream comes from the CARE Vision refractive partnership since summer 2022 and from non-reimbursed items such as IOL Master optical biometry (patient-paid). Go-to-market combines a referral-driven B2B channel (regional ophthalmologists feeding the surgical center), direct-to-consumer access (Doctolib booking, open consultations), and educational channels (CME events, publications in OPHTHALMO-CHIRURGIE, a YouTube channel operated by Prof. Januschowski). Recent strategic activity — the €3.7M 2025 infrastructure program, the Wittlich acquisition of Dr. Denninger and Dr. Kloth's practices, and the planned 2026 B2B reprocessing services from Bekond — points to an actively consolidating regional ophthalmology platform.

Name

Augenklinik Petrisberg

Legal name

Augenklinik Petrisberg GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://augenklinik-petrisberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Augenklinik Petrisberg is a private ophthalmology clinic (MVZ) founded in 2005 in Trier, Germany, operating six regional sites plus a central sterilization unit to deliver cataract, glaucoma, retina, and AMD surgery alongside self-pay refractive care via a CARE Vision partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Glaucoma Specialists (HLAKAKAG), Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Ophthalmic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAJ)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Retinal disease treatment
• Intravitreal injections

Headquarters

HQ city

Trier

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Surgical procedures (statutory and private insurance): Outpatient intraokularchirurgie (intraocular surgery) covered by both statutory health insurance (GKV) and private insurance. Cataract, glaucoma, and retina operations are the primary revenue drivers. Most patients are referred by ophthalmologists.
2. Ophthalmology consultations and diagnostics: Conservative examinations and treatments offered at the ophthalmology practice. Complementary to the surgical focus of the clinic. Available to all patients.
3. Vision correction (CARE Vision partnership — self-pay): Since summer 2022, the clinic partners with CARE Vision to offer laser eye correction and lens treatments for sharp vision without glasses or contact lenses. This represents a private-pay, elective procedure revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Augenklinik Petrisberg operates a multi-site ophthalmology practice offering diagnostic workups, conservative treatment, and eye surgery across the full ophthalmic spectrum — including cataract surgery, intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy (IVOM), glaucoma care, vitreoretinal surgery, strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastic/eyelid procedures, and laser treatments. Refractive surgery (LASIK, lens exchange) is delivered in cooperation with CARE Vision. The clinic serves insured and self-paying patients across the Trier/Mosel/Eifel region from seven physical locations.

Product overview

Augenklinik Petrisberg is an MVZ (Medical Care Center) offering comprehensive ophthalmology services as a unified platform combining multiple specialized modules. The core offering includes the main clinic in Trier (over 1,200 sqm with private clinic amenities) and regional practice branches in Gerolstein, Morbach, Prüm, and Wittlich. Specialized service modules include: Augenlaserzentrum (operated with CARE Vision partner for refractive surgery), Netzhautzentrum (retina center for retinal disease treatment), and Medical Eye Research Xperts Institut (research and education). Infrastructure includes AEMP/ZSVA central sterilization in Bekond serving all locations. The clinic provides treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, retinal conditions, AMD, and offers diagnostic technologies including optical biometry (IOL-Master) and various laser therapies. Founded in 2005, the clinic serves patients regardless of insurance status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CARE Vision Augenlaserzentrum: Laser eye correction and lens treatment center operated in cooperation with CARE Vision.
• Netzhautzentrum
• Medical Eye Research Xperts Institut

Products and services

• Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation)
• Intravitreal anti-VEGF injection therapy (IVOM)
• Refractive surgery (LASIK and lens exchange) via CARE Vision
• Glaucoma diagnostics and treatment
• Strabismus and pediatric ophthalmology
• Oculoplastic / eyelid surgery
• Nd:YAG laser treatment (capsulotomy and iridotomy)
• Regional clinic locations (Trier, Hermeskeil, Saarburg, Bitburg, Prüm, Schweich, Bernkastel-Kues)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CARE VisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2022Since summer 2022, the clinic enables its patients to access laser eye correction and lens treatments through CARE Vision's Augenlaserzentrum located within the Augenklinik Petrisberg. CARE Vision specializes in vision correction without glasses or contact lenses, operating the dedicated laser center under the clinic's roof. The partnership brings self-pay refractive surgery patients to the clinic.
• Augenärzteverbund (Regional ophthalmologist network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of regional ophthalmologists partnering with the Augenklinik Petrisberg for patient referrals and collaborative care.
• Berufsverband der Augenärzte Deutschlands (BVA)coreOthersProfessional association of German ophthalmologists. The clinic participates in the annual BVA/BDOC/DGII/DOG survey on ambulatory intraocular surgery led by Prof. Dr. Martin Wenzel. BVA is a key professional body in German ophthalmology.
• Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft (DOG)coreOthersGerman Ophthalmological Society. One of the four organizations (alongside BVA, BDOC, DGII) that conduct the annual national survey on ambulatory intraocular surgery under Prof. Wenzel's leadership. Contributes to research and continuing education standards.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Intraokularlinsen-Implantation, Interventionelle und Refraktive Chirurgie (DGII)coreOthersGerman-speaking society for intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery. Co-organizer of the annual BVA/BDOC/DGII/DOG survey on ambulatory intraocular surgery. The clinic's leadership is closely involved in this society.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Ophthalmochirurgen (BDOC)coreOthersFederal Association of German Ophthalmo Surgeons. Co-organizer of the annual national survey on ambulatory intraocular surgery alongside BVA, DGII, and DOG.
• University Eye Clinic Cologne (Augenklinik der Universität Köln)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner clinic for academic collaboration and knowledge exchange in ophthalmological care.
• University Eye Clinic Homburg/Saarland (Augenklinik der Universität Homburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university clinic for academic collaboration in ophthalmological care.
• University Eye Clinic Aachen (Augenklinik der Universität Aachen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university clinic for academic collaboration. Prof. Wenzel previously held leadership positions at the University Eye Clinic Aachen.
• Augenklinik Ahaus / Augenpraxis Ahaus / Augenklinik Raesfeld / Augenpraxis RaesfeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of partner eye clinics in the Ahaus/Raesfeld region, listed as a collaborative partner.
• Augenklinik SulzbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner eye clinic in Sulzbach, listed among collaborative clinics and institutions.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Hornhautbanken (German Corneal Bank Network)minorOthersCollaboration with the German Corneal Bank Network for potential corneal transplantation services.
• Medical Eye Research Xperts Institut (Medical Eye)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe clinic's own institute for practice-oriented research and continuing education. Organizes the 'Augenheilkunde auf dem Petrisberg' training events for specialist physicians with over 1,300 online registrations and ~60 in-person attendees per event. Also publishes extensive ophthalmological research.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Mister Spex: German online/optical retailer of prescription eyewear. Comparable as a German eye-care consumer brand but operates in retail eyewear rather than medical/surgical ophthalmology where Augenklinik Petrisberg operates.
• Fielmann: Europe's largest optical retailer with integrated ophthalmology services via Fielmann Augenärzte. Comparable as a consumer-facing eye-care brand in Germany but focused on retail optics and optometry rather than surgical ophthalmology.

Direct peers

• Smile Eyes: German eye laser clinic chain offering LASIK, lens, and cataract procedures. Listed as a partner clinic of Augenklinik Petrisberg in Trier; directly comparable as a competitor and adjacent provider of refractive surgery in the same regional market.
• CARE Vision: German refractive surgery specialist operating multiple Augenlaserzentren including the co-located center inside Augenklinik Petrisberg. Directly comparable in laser vision correction services and is an active commercial partner as well as competitor for self-pay refractive patients.
• ARTEMIS Eyecenter: German ophthalmology MVZ network operating outpatient eye clinics and surgical centers with a comparable model of physician-led, multi-location eye care delivery. Closely matches Augenklinik Petrisberg's hub-and-spoke clinic/practice structure.

Broad incumbents

• Ober Scharrer Gruppe: One of Germany's largest ophthalmology MVZ networks with multiple clinic and practice locations across Germany. Directly comparable as a multi-site ophthalmology care provider, but operates at significantly larger national scale than the regionally-focused Augenklinik Petrisberg.
• EuroEyes: Publicly listed German eye laser and lens surgery clinic group with sites across Germany and internationally. Comparable as a self-pay refractive and lens surgery operator with greater geographic reach than Augenklinik Petrisberg's CARE Vision partnership.
• Helios Klinikum (Ophthalmology): Major German private hospital group with ophthalmology services at multiple sites. Comparable as a scaled provider of inpatient and outpatient eye surgery, though within a broader general hospital portfolio rather than a dedicated eye clinic chain.
• Asklepios Klinikum (Ophthalmology): One of Germany's largest private hospital operators with ophthalmology departments across its network. Comparable as a large-scale provider of surgical eye care, though operating as part of a broad multi-specialty hospital portfolio rather than an ophthalmology specialist.

Regional players

• Universitäts-Augenklinik Köln: University eye clinic in Cologne, listed as an academic partner of Augenklinik Petrisberg. Comparable as a tertiary ophthalmology provider in Germany; competes for complex cases and trains specialists, but operates as a public academic center rather than a private practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KaiJanuschowski
• Facebookfacebook.com/100039929241856
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/augenklinik-petrisberg

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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