As experienced ophthalmic surgeons, we combine Dr. Mareen Schmidt and Dr. Sebastian Schmidt Highest surgical precision combined with state-of-the-art diagnostics to preserve your eyesight in the long term.
With our sound expertise gained from over 10,000 intraocular procedures and many years of managing our own eye centers, we offer you comprehensive care in our practice in the historic setting of Villa Westend in Frankfurt: from careful indication assessment to the procedure itself and seamless postoperative follow-up.
Intravitreal drug administration (IVOM)—commonly known as an “eye injection”—is a highly effective treatment for severe retinal and macular diseases. As a proven IVOM specialists lead Dr. Mareen Schmidt and Dr. Sebastian Schmidt This sensitive procedure is carried out with the utmost care – based on her many years of experience as a former senior physician for retinal diseases and his comprehensive expertise from managing his own eye centers.
Applications: Humidity Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Diabetic macular edema, Retinal Vascular Occlusions and other retinal diseases.
Highest Standards: IVOM therapy is provided in accordance with the highest hygiene standards in collaboration with the Westend Medical Center.
Our 5S Method: Dr. Mareen Schmidt has specifically designed the following for this procedure: 5-S method developed for Safe, Gentle, Painless, Sterile and Careful and guarantees you maximum comfort and safety.
Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, many important procedures can be performed gentle and outpatient be performed directly at our practice in Westend.
| Procedure | Field of Application |
| Post-cataract laser (YAG) | Treatment of lens capsule opacification following cataract surgery. |
| Retinal laser | Treatment of retinal defects, diabetic retinopathy, and conditions following vascular occlusion. |
| Glaucoma Lasers (SLT/YAG) | Treatment of glaucoma to lower intraocular pressure. |
Thanks to state-of-the-art laser technology, we are able to perform many necessary microsurgical procedures right here in our office perform. These outpatient procedures are often brief, relatively painless, and allow you to return to your daily routine quickly.
Our Laser Procedures (In-Practice):
Posterior capsular laser (YAG capsulotomy): If the artificial lens capsule becomes cloudy after cataract surgery and vision begins to deteriorate again, this brief laser procedure provides immediate relief.
Retinal Laser Coagulation: For the treatment of Retinal holes (Prevention of retinal detachment) or in cases of advanced Diabetic Retinopathy to stabilize the retina.
Glaucoma Lasers (SLT/YAG): To the gentle reduction of intraocular pressure in certain forms of glaucoma.
Before a planned eye surgery – be it cataract surgery, IVOM or another procedure – we offer you the opportunity of an independent, specialist second opinion.
As the holder of several prestigious quality seals (including the BDOC quality seal for eye surgery) and with sound expertise from over 10,000 procedures as well as many years of managing our own eye centers, you will receive from Dr. Mareen Schmidt and Dr. Sebastian Schmidt a well-founded assessment that examines all findings and alternatives, so that you can make your decision on the most secure basis.
Dr. Mareen Schmidt is an experienced Ophthalmic Surgeon (BDOC Seal of Quality) and Retina Specialist. Its operational focus is on the IVOM Therapy (eye drops) as well as in outpatient Laser Treatments (cataracts, retina, glaucoma). She has performed over 10,000 intraocular surgeries.
Preparation, diagnosis, and aftercare take place in our practice. The IVOM therapy (intraocular injection) is administered by Dr. Mareen Schmidt or Dr. Sebastian Schmidt to the highest standards in the modern facilities of [clinic name]. Westend Medical Centers carried out nearby.
No. We use the method developed by Dr. Mareen Schmidt. The Low-Pain 5-S Method ... Thanks to the use of a strong local anesthetic, the injection itself is not painful. We ensure a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
No. On the day of your treatment, you must not drive yourself under any circumstances, as your vision will be temporarily impaired. Please arrange for someone to accompany you or take a taxi home.
Laser treatments are outpatient and gentle. Most patients are back to their normal activities quickly. You will receive a detailed assessment and guidelines for care immediately afterward at the office.
Yes. We offer a thorough diagnosis, a Independent and well-informed advice prior to the scheduled surgery, as well as a complete Postoperative aftercare to ensure the success of your surgery.
The BDOC seal of approval is a Quality Certificate, which is exclusively intended for experienced eye surgeons is awarded. It attests to Dr. Mareen Schmidt's extensive surgical experience and expertise.
It's a good idea to get a second opinion if you're facing a complex decision stand, to uncertain feel (e.g., when choosing an intraocular lens), or the diagnosis of a Retinal disease (AMD, diabetic macular edema) needs to be confirmed.
Please bring all available medical findings, medical reports, and test results (e.g., OCT scans, visual field tests). This enables the fastest possible and most informed assessment.
According to pupil-dilating You should not drive yourself after laser treatments. With non-pupil-dilating lasers, this is often possible. To be on the safe side, please always arrange to have someone accompany you.
Check-ups, laser medicine, interdisciplinary ophthalmology
Retina, macular therapy, laser medicine, prevention & more
Address for the GPS:
Grüneburgweg 95 (corner of Liebigstraße), 60323 Frankfurt am Main.
Parking recommendations:
We recommend the following parking garages in the immediate vicinity:
Palmengarten parking garage: (Entrance via Siesmayerstraße). From there, it's about a 5-7 minute walk to the practice.
Campus Westend parking garage: (Entrance via Theodor-W.-Adorno-Anlage). Perfectly located for reaching the practice on foot in just a few minutes.
By bus (line 75):
Use the Bus route 75 and get off at the stop Eppsteiner Straße From there, it's only about a 2-3 minute walk (approx. 200 meters) along Grüneburgweg to the practice at the corner of Liebigstraße. Alternatively, you can use the bus stop. University Campus Westend to use.
By subway (U6 / U7):
Drive to the station Westend. Take the exit towards Feuerbachstraße/Liebigstraße. If you follow Liebigstraße straight ahead to the north, you will walk directly towards Villa Westend on Grüneburgweg (approx. 7-minute walk).
Alternative via the Palm Garden:
From the subway station Westend or the bus stop Palmengartenstrasse You can reach us after a short, pleasant walk past the Palm Garden.
