Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek

What Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek does

Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek is a Zelfstandig Behandel Centrum (ZBC) — an independent treatment center — providing specialist ophthalmological care from a single 1,600 m² facility in the IJsselmonde district of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in January 2021 by a consortium of eight ophthalmologists who also practice at nearby Maasstad Ziekenhuis and Ikazia Ziekenhuis, the clinic delivers a comprehensive eye-care service line including cataract surgery under topical (druppelverdoving) anesthesia with premium intraocular lens options, eyelid corrections, intravitreal injections, laser treatments, orthoptic assessments for children and adults, low-vision consultations, and CBR driving-fitness examinations. The clinic operates a 12-room outpatient floor plus a ground-floor surgical department with its own operating complex, supported by modern diagnostic equipment (angio-OCT, FAG/ICG, echo-B, pattern laser) and a digital workflow spanning the Timeff Electronic Client System, the Mijn OOZ patient portal, and Zorgdomein referral integration with general practitioners and other referrers.

The clinic operates under a foundation-plus-BV legal structure (Stichting Oogheelkunde op Zuid holding insurance contracts and quality oversight; Oogheelkunde op Zuid BV operating the physical clinic) and is governed by a Raad van Bestuur (three ophthalmologists: Leo Noordzij, Willem Maat, Leon Ramp) plus Zorgmanager Karrie Vissers-de Moor, with a Raad van Toezicht providing supervisory oversight. Revenue is generated predominantly through care agreements with all nine major Dutch health insurer groups covering medical specialist care under the basisverzekering, supplemented by patient-paid out-of-pocket fees for premium IOLs (toric lenses at €850 per eye), eyelid corrections (€950 both eyes), and CBR keuringen (€107.60). The clinic holds the ZKN Keurmerk certification maintained via annual independent LRQA Nederland audits, is registered as an Erkend Leerbedrijf for internship training, and runs a multi-year sustainability program with quantified CO2 reductions across surgical consumables and waste streams.

Name

Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek

Legal name

Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek BV

Website

https://oogopzuid.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek is a Rotterdam-based independent ophthalmology clinic (ZBC), founded in 2021 by eight hospital ophthalmologists, offering cataract surgery, eyelid corrections, orthoptics, laser and intravitreal treatments, and CBR examinations to insured and self-paying patients across the Rijnmond region under contracts with all major Dutch health insurers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Eyelid surgery
• Eye care clinic
• Vision examinations

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Reimbursements (Zorgverzekeraars): Oog op Zuid has care agreements (zorgovereenkomsten) with major Dutch health insurers including ONVZ, Zilveren Kruis/Achmea, DSW, ASR, Zorg & Zekerheid, CZ, VGZ, Menzis, and Caresq. Medical specialist care is reimbursed through the basic health insurance (basisverzekering), subject to the patient's own risk (eigen risico). The clinic is an approved institution under the Ministry of VWS for medical specialist care.
2. Out-of-Pocket / Passantentarieven: Patients without Dutch health insurance or without a valid referral pay passantentarieven (walk-in rates). Eyelid corrections are generally not reimbursed and must be paid out-of-pocket by patients. Premium IOL lenses (toric, trifocal) require an additional patient co-payment.
3. CBR Keuringen (Driving Fitness Examinations): CBR (Central Office for Driving Fitness) examinations are paid directly by the patient at the clinic (PIN payment only). Not covered by health insurance; no GP referral required. Price for 2026 is €107.60 including BTW.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek is an independent ophthalmology clinic providing comprehensive eye care including cataract surgery under topical drop anesthesia, eyelid corrections, intravitreal injections, laser treatments, orthoptics, low vision consultations, contact lens services, and CBR driving fitness examinations. Services are delivered by ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, TOAs and support staff from a ~1,600 m² facility in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde with an in-house operating complex. Care is reimbursed via Dutch health insurer care agreements, with out-of-pocket fees for uninsured services such as eyelid corrections and CBR examinations.

Product overview

Oog op Zuid Oogkliniek is a single-location ophthalmology clinic (Zelfstandig Behandel Centrum) founded in January 2021, offering comprehensive eye care services from its facility in Rotterdam. The clinic provides ophthalmological care including cataract surgery (staaroperatie) with premium IOL options, eyelid surgery (ooglidcorrecties), CBR vision examinations, orthoptics, low vision services, and medical contact lenses. Services are delivered by a team of ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, TOAs, and support staff, with an on-site operating room and modern diagnostic equipment. The clinic operates a digital patient portal (Mijn OOZ) for online scheduling and offers eHealth digital consultation services. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are integrated into operations through various green ophthalmology initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oculenti: Contact lens specialist service operating within the clinic, specializing in medical indication contact lenses and cosmetic lenses
• Dijkzicht Low Vision

Products and services

• Staaroperatie (Cataract Surgery)
• Premium IOL Implants (Monofocaal Torisch, EDOF)
• Ooglidcorrecties (Eyelid Surgery)
• CBR Keuring (Driver's License Eye Examination)
• Orthoptie (Orthoptics)
• Low Vision Consultations (Dijkzicht)
• Oculenti Contactlenzen (Medical Contact Lens Services)
• Intravitreale Injecties (Intravitreal Injections)
• Laserbehandelingen (Laser Treatments)
• eHealth Digitale Consulten (Digital Consultations)

Quantifiable outcome

• Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 64 with 70% promotors and 6% criticasters, described as 'bovengemiddelde' (above average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ONVZ (including VvAA)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Care agreement (zorgovereenkomst) for 2026 for insured medical specialist ophthalmological care. Oog op Zuid is an approved institution under the Ministry of VWS for medical specialist care.
• Zilveren Kruis / Achmea (including FBTO, De Friesland, Interpolis, ProLife, Ziezo)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Major Dutch health insurer care agreement for 2026 covering insured medical specialist care. One of the largest health insurers in the Netherlands.
• DSW (Stad Holland en DSW)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Care agreement for 2026 for insured medical specialist ophthalmological care.
• ASR (including Ditzo)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Care agreement for 2026 for insured medical specialist ophthalmological care.
• Zorg & Zekerheid (AZVZ)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Care agreement for 2026 for insured medical specialist ophthalmological care.
• CZ (including OHRA, Nationale Nederlanden)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Major Dutch health insurer care agreement for 2026 covering insured medical specialist care.
• VGZ (including Univé, IZA, UMC)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Dutch health insurer collective care agreement for 2026 covering insured medical specialist care.
• Menzis (including Anderzorg)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Care agreement for 2026 for insured medical specialist ophthalmological care.
• Caresq (EUCARE, Aevitae)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Care agreement for 2026 for insured medical specialist ophthalmological care.
• Synga MedicalminorOthersSynga Medical handles the collection and recycling of disposable ophthalmic instruments. Disposable instruments are collected in a special waste container, melted down, and raw materials are reused. This is part of Oog op Zuid's sustainability program for medical waste.
• SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBB officially registered Oog op Zuid as an Erkend Leerbedrijf (recognized training company) on 21 March 2023. The clinic is approved to offer internships for doktersassistente and TOA students. This creates a pipeline of future healthcare talent.
• ZorgdomeincoreTechnology or IntegrationZorgdomein is the digital referral system used by GPs and other healthcare professionals to refer patients to Oog op Zuid. It streamlines the referral process and enables digital data exchange between referrers and the clinic.
• Timeff (Mijn OOZ patient portal provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationTimeff provides the digital Electronic Client System (Elektronisch Cliënten Systeem, EPD) and the Mijn OOZ patient portal. Access is controlled via authorizations ensuring employees only see data relevant to their role.
• Bosgra OnderzoekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBosgra Onderzoek is an ISO 20252:2019 certified independent research bureau that conducts patient experience surveys for Oog op Zuid (KliniekenMonitor and PREM MSZ). They also manage PROM (Patient-Reported Outcome Measure) Catquest-9SF for cataract patients, enabling national benchmarking.
• Oculenti (contact lens specialist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOculenti is a contact lens specialist operating within Oog op Zuid's premises (first floor). They provide contact lens services including medical indication lenses. Cristian Mertz, optometrist and contact lens specialist, operates from the clinic's first floor.
• Dijkzicht Low VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDijkzicht Low Vision specialist Jos van Dijk provides low vision consultations at Oog op Zuid on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month. The specialist conducts visual function examinations and advises on medical optics and aids.
• LRQA NederlandcoreOthersLRQA Nederland is the independent certification body that conducts annual audits of the clinic for the ZKN Keurmerk, assessing quality of medical staff, treatment, intake, equipment safety, infection prevention, privacy, waiting times, aftercare, and patient satisfaction.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Eyescan: Dutch chain of independent ophthalmology clinics offering cataract surgery, refractive treatments, lens implants, and intravitreal injections. Competes head-to-head on short waiting times, premium IOL options, and insurer-contracted care in a multi-site footprint.
• VisionClinics: Dutch independent eye clinic chain with locations in multiple cities offering cataract, refractive, and lens implant procedures under a similar ZBC/insurer-contract model. Comparable patient value proposition and service mix.
• FYEO Clinics: Dutch independent eye-clinic chain focused on cataract surgery, lens replacements, and refractive procedures with a ZBC model. Targets similar self-pay and insurer-funded patient segments with premium lens offerings.
• Bergman Clinics (Oogzorg): Largest Dutch chain of independent treatment centers (ZBCs) with a dedicated ophthalmology division. Operates multiple eye-care sites across the Netherlands with the same insurer-contracted medical-specialist model, in-clinic operating theatres, and short-waiting-time value proposition as Oog op Zuid.
• Oogcentrum (Dutch Eye Clinic group): Network of independent ophthalmology clinics in the Netherlands performing cataract, glaucoma, and lens surgery. Mirrors Oog op Zuid's standalone-clinic, insurer-contracted ZBC positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Maasstad Ziekenhuis (Oogheelkunde): General hospital in Rotterdam-Zuid whose ophthalmology department is the public-system alternative for the same catchment. Several Oog op Zuid founders maintain staff positions here, making it both a feeder and competitor.
• Ikazia Ziekenhuis (Oogheelkunde): Rotterdam general hospital with an ophthalmology department serving the same Rijnmond region. Another employer of an Oog op Zuid founder ophthalmologist and a referral alternative for routine and complex eye care.
• Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam: Specialty ophthalmology hospital based in Rotterdam with a much broader sub-specialty portfolio (retina, glaucoma, pediatric, oncology, oculoplastics) and longer history. Competes in the same Rotterdam catchment and serves as a referral destination for complex cases Oog op Zuid does not handle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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