The Professor is currently the Medical Director of the Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre and Teaching Director of the Accredited Unit for the Training of Specialists in Ophthalmology on the Official House Officer (MIR) programme. He is Vice-President and Teaching Director of the Barraquer Institute, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology of the UAB—where he is also Holder of the Joaquin Barraquer Chair in Ophthalmology Research—, President of the European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) and Professor of Ophthalmology at the International University of Catalonia (UIC).

Prof. Barraquer’s teaching activity includes over 4500 hours of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, which started when he was a medicine student in 1979, including training over 100 house officers in Ophthalmology. He is a member of more than 30 scientific associations. He has attended and actively participated in more than 300 scientific conferences and meetings. His bibliography includes 7 books as author, 57 book chapters and other contributions. He has published 130 scientific article, 75 of which are in indexed journals, 42 in Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and 25 in Q1. His main areas of interest in research are anterior segment diseases and surgery, particularly the cornea, refractive surgery and crystalline lens substitutes (Faco-Ersatz project), as well as conservative treatment of eye tumours.

Professional activity

• Medical Director of the Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre
• Teaching Director of the Teaching Director of the Accredited Unit for the Training of Specialists in Ophthalmology on the official House Officer programme.
• Vice president and teaching director at the Barraquer Institute
• Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Holder of the Joaquin Barraquer Chair in Ophthalmology Research of Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB).
• President of the European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER)
• Professor of Ophthalmology at the International University of Catalonia (UIC).
• President of the 36th World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2018).

Specialist in

• Acanthamoeba keratitis
• Aniridia
• Astigmatism
• Bullous keratopathy
• Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
• Congenital cataract surgery
• Congenital cataracts
• Conjunctival tumour surgery
• Contact lens-related keratitis
• Cornea guttata and Fuchs dystrophy
• Cornea trasplant
• Corneal dystrophies
• Corneal laser refractive surgery
• Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery
• Herpes keratitis
• High myopia
• High myopia surgery
• Iris and ciliary body tumours
• Iris surgery
• Keratoconus
• Long-sightedness
• Myopia
• Peters anomaly
• Presbyopia or tired eyes
• PRK laser refractive surgery

All Specialists of the Ophthalmological Center Barraquer.

Professional activity

• President of the Elena Barraquer Foundation
• Specialist in cataract surgery and intraocular refractive surgery

Pathologies treated

• Cataracts

All specialists of El Centro de Oftalmologia Barraquer.

Education

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona with an “Outstanding” rating in June 1987.
• Obtained the title of Specialist in Ophthalmology on January 1, 1992, after completing residency training as a Medical Intern at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center between 1988 and 1992.
• Doctoral courses at the Autonomous University of Barcelona:
  • Surgery and surgical anatomy of craniofacial deformities (1992–1993).
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery I (1992–1993).
  • Hand pathology (1992–1993).
  • Ocular surgery (Barraquer Institute, 1992–1993).
  • Seminars on laryngeal, pharyngeal, and cervical pathology (1992–1993).
  • Cervical lymphadenopathies (1992–1993).
  • Anesthesia and resuscitation in otolaryngology (1992–1993).
  • Hip pathology (June 1993).
  • X Course on musculoskeletal pathology (June 1993).
  • Ocular microsurgery (Barraquer Institute, 1993–1994).
  • Otoneurology (1993).
  • Facial nerve (1994).
  • Updates in otoneurological pathology (1994).
• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery with a Cum Laude distinction from the Autonomous University of Barcelona for the thesis titled “Long-term evolution of astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus: evidence of late recurrence” in November 2015.
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) since May 2016.
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology – Specialist in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (FEBO-CR) since October 2017.
• Theoretical-practical specialization course on Eye Banking and Corneal Endothelial Cell Culture conducted at the Cornea Bank of the Netherlands Ophthalmic Research Institute. Amsterdam, March 19-31, 1990.

Professional Activity

• Deputy Medical Director of Oftalvist Barcelona and Oftalvist Tarragona.
• Ophthalmic surgeon specializing in corneal surgery, cataract surgery, presbyopia, refractive surgery, and reconstructive surgery of the anterior segment.
• Experience in performing over 34,000 eye surgeries, including 4,000 corneal transplants.

Teaching Activity

• Participation as a speaker at 336 ophthalmology congresses with 576 presentations and papers delivered.
• MIR exam preparation course 1990 at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. 1990-92.
• Outreach lectures on Eye Banking at: Terrassa Hospital 1994, Terrassa Nursing School 1993, 94, 95, Manresa Hospital 1994, Atmella del Valles Residence 1994, Vilanova i la Geltrú Hospital 1995, and Guttmann Institute 1995.
• Lecture on “Corneal Preservation and Transplantation.” Polytechnic University of Catalonia. December 3-4, 1994.
• Lecture on “Specular Microscopy and Corneal Endothelium” at the College of Physicians of Barcelona, May 17, 1995.
• Participation as a lecturer in the doctoral courses of the Barraquer University Institute in 1993, 94, 95, 96, and 97.
• Participation as a lecturer in the Master’s Course on Anterior Segment at the Barraquer University Institute 1994-1997.
• Lecture on “Corneal Transplantation and Preservation.” Terrassa School of Optics. 1995.
• Doctoral course on Corneal Transplants. Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, January 31 – February 1, 1997.
• Doctoral course on Refractive Microsurgery. Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, February 14-15, 1997.
• Lecture on “Complications of Contact Lenses and Corneal Transplantation.” Postgraduate Diploma in Contactology and Advanced Optometry. School of Optics, Faculty of Pharmacy. University of Barcelona. October 11, 1997.
• Postgraduate course on “Complications in Anterior Segment Surgery.” Barraquer University Institute. Barcelona, May 22-23, 1998.
• Master’s Course on Surgery and Pathology of the Anterior Segment. 1998.
• Intensive course on Keratoplasty: General Aspects and Special Situations. Barraquer Institute, March 12-13, 1999.
• Intensive course on Advances in Refractive Surgery. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, April 9-10, 1999.
• Course on LASIK Complications. Training courses by Alcon España Laboratories. Alcobendas, March 10, 2000.
• Intensive course on Combined Techniques in Ocular Surgery. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, March 11, 2000.
• Intensive course on Complications in Anterior Segment Surgery. Barraquer Institute. Barcelona, April 7-8, 2000.
• Course on LASIK Complications. Training courses by Alcon España Laboratories. Alcobendas, March 10, 2001.
• Course on LASIK Complications. Training courses by Alcon España Laboratories. Masnou, October 29, 2002.
• Intensive course on Advances in Cataract Surgery. Barraquer Institute. February 13-14, 2004.
• Intensive course on Combined Techniques in Anterior Segment Microsurgery. Barraquer Institute, April 16-17, 2004.
• Intensive course on Advances in Refractive Surgery. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, April 9-10, 1999.
• Course on LASIK Complications. Training courses by Alcon España Laboratories. Alcobendas, March 10, 2000.
• Intensive course on Combined Techniques in Ocular Surgery. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, March 11, 2000.
• Intensive course on Complications in Anterior Segment Surgery. Barraquer Institute. Barcelona, April 7-8, 2000.
• Course on LASIK Complications. Training courses by Alcon España Laboratories. Alcobendas, March 10, 2001.
• Course on LASIK Complications. Training courses by Alcon España Laboratories. Masnou, October 29, 2002.
• Intensive course on Advances in Cataract Surgery. Barraquer Institute. February 13-14, 2004.
• Intensive course on Combined Techniques in Anterior Segment Microsurgery. Barraquer Institute, April 16-17, 2004.
• Course on Contactology. Barraquer Institute. November 12-13, 2004.
• Coordinator of the Refractive Surgery Course in the Doctoral Program of the Barraquer Institute. Barcelona, April 29-30, 2005.
• Director of the Lamellar Keratoplasty Course. Alcon Institute. June 13, 2005.
• Intensive course on Combined Techniques in Anterior Segment Microsurgery. Barraquer Institute, January 13, 2006.
• Advances in Cataract Surgery. Course Coordinator. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, April 7, 2006.
• Refractive Surgery. Course Coordinator. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, April 13, 2007.
• Coordinator of the Combined Techniques in Anterior Segment Microsurgery Course. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, January 11, 2008.
• Doctoral course at Hospital de la Esperanza. Penetrating Keratoplasty: Current Indications. Barcelona, March 14, 2008.
• Lecture on Corneal Refractive Surgery. Terrassa School of Optics and Optometry. Terrassa, March 26, 2008.
• Postgraduate course “Clinical Contactology.” Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, December 12, 2008.
• Postgraduate course “Ocular Surface and Dry Eye: New Perspectives and Treatment.” Barraquer Institute. Barcelona, February 13, 2009.
• Intensive course on Combined Techniques in Anterior Segment Surgery. Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, November 13, 2009.
• Intensive course on Advances in Cataract Surgery. Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, December 12, 2009.
• Master’s Course on Anterior Segment at the Barraquer University Institute 2009.
• Intensive course on Ocular Surface and Corneal Pathology of Inflammatory and Immune Origin. February 11, 2011.
• Master’s Course “Diagnosis and Treatment of Cataract and Glaucoma” at the Barraquer University Institute 2011-2012.
• Combined Techniques in Anterior Segment Microsurgery. Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, February 10, 2012.
• Course on Neurotrophic Keratitis. Continuing Education Course 2012. Hospital de Sant Pau. Barcelona. January 27, 2012.
• Training course for 4th-year MIR residents PROA IV. Bayona, March 15-17, 2012.
• Course on Contactology. Barraquer University Institute. Keynote lecture: Surgical Strategies in Keratoconus. Barcelona, November 23, 2012.
• Master’s Course 2012-2013 on Anterior Segment at the Barraquer University Institute. Barcelona. Intensive course: Diagnosis and Treatment of Anterior Segment Infections. Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, February 8, 2013.
• ntensive course: Emergency and Reconstructive Surgery of the Anterior Segment. Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, March 8, 2013.
• Lecture on “Current Status of Corneal Transplants.” Terrassa School of Veterinary Medicine. Terrassa, January 27, 2017.
• Doctoral course in Ophthalmology at Hospital de Sant Pau. Treatment of Keratoplasty Rejection. Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona, January 27, 2017.
• Introductory course on Keratoplasty. Barraquer-Angelini Institute. Barcelona, February 24, 2017.
• Master’s Course on Corneal Transplants. Barraquer Institute, Barcelona, March 10, 2017.
• Master’s Course on Corneal Infections. Barraquer Institute, April 17, 2017.
• Director of the Advances in Refractive Surgery Course. Barraquer Institute. Barcelona, June 9-10, 2017.
• Lecture “Updates in Corneal Surgery.” Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Autonomous University of Barcelona. Cerdanyola, February 7, 2018.
• Director of the INSIDE Barraquer “Ocular Surface” Course. November 5, 2021.
• Supervisor of the doctoral thesis by Gonzalo García de Oteyza Delbés titled “Theoretical Evaluation and Clinical Validation of the Efficacy and Safety of Variable Thickness and Base Intracorneal Ring Segments in Low Asphericity Keratoconus with Non-Coinciding Comatic and Astigmatic Axes.” June 2022.
• Member of the evaluation committee for the doctoral thesis of María Iglesias Álvarez titled “Measurement of Intraocular Pressure after LASIK/PRK Refractive Surgery in Myopic Patients Using a New Applanation Tonometer.” July 2022.

Research Activity

His primary research activity has focused on clinical trials of pharmacological products and intraocular lenses as principal and co-investigator.

Publications

Author or co-author of 83 publications in indexed journals or book chapters and monographs on ophthalmology.

Memberships

• Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology since 1989.
• Full member of the Barraquer Institute.
• Full member of the Barraquer Institute Alumni Association since 1992.
• Member of the Advisory Commission for Corneal Transplantation of the Catalan Transplant Organization since 1997.
• Member with a thesis at the Cornea Society since 2010.
• Reviewer for the European Journal of Ophthalmology.
• Reviewer for Acta Scandinavica Ophthalmologica.
• Reviewer for the Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.
• Reviewer for the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
• Reviewer for The Ocular Surface.
• Member of the EVI – Expert Committee – Ocular Surface and Inflammation.
• Member of the Editorial Board of the journal Annals d’Oftalmologia.
• Honorary member of the Barraquer Institute.
• Member of ESCRS since 2017.
• Member of SECOIR since 2015.
• Member of Eucornea since 2017.
• Delegate member of the Professional Association of Spanish Ophthalmologists.
• Editor-Reviewer for Frontiers in Ophthalmology since 2020.
• Member of the Board of the Spanish Society of Implant-Refractive Surgery (SECOIR) since May 2022.
• Member of the Italian Society of Corneal Transplantation (SITRAC) since 2022.

Areas of Interest

His main areas of interest are corneal pathology and surgery, reconstructive surgery of the anterior ocular segment, cataract and presbyopia surgery, and refractive surgery with laser and intraocular lens implantation.

Languages

Catalan, Spanish, and English.

Pathologies treated

• Astigmatism
• Congenital cataracts
• Corneal dystrophies
• Corneal laser refractive surgery
• High myopia
• Iris and ciliary body tumours
• Keratoconus
• Long-sightedness
• Myopia
• Presbyopia or tired eyes

Education

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery. Autonomous University of Barcelona. July 14, 1984. Document issued on November 22, 1984.
• Residency in Ophthalmology at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center (1987–1991).
• Fellowship in Retinal Surgery at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center (November 1991 – December 1992).
• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (November 11, 2011).
• Doctoral Thesis: “Approach to the Pathophysiology of Diabetic Retinopathy: Study of the Phosphorylation and Nitrosylation of Tyrosines in Proteins and Inflammatory and Angiogenic Peptides of the Vitreous Humor.” Autonomous University of Barcelona. Grade: “Outstanding with Honors” (Cum Laude).
• Specialist in Ophthalmology (1992). Vitreoretinal Surgeon.

Professional Activity

Current Position: Medical Director of the Oftalvist Ophthalmology Clinic in Barcelona.

• Dr. Jeroni Nadal has been a vitreoretinal surgeon since 1992 and has performed over 16,000 retinal surgeries.
• Former Deputy Medical Director of the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center and Head of the Vitreoretinal Department at this ophthalmology clinic.
• He is the author of four patents for the development of surgical instruments for vitreoretinal surgery.

Teaching Activity

• Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.
• Professor at the Menéndez Pelayo University. Santander. Faculty of Engineering.
• Professor at the San Pablo University. Madrid. Faculty of Biotechnology.
• Recognized for research excellence by the University of Barcelona.
• Responsible for coordinating and training residents in clinical sessions and seminars on medical and surgical retina, held weekly from October to June without interruption from 1992 to 2022.
• Surgical instructor for R-3 residents in vitreoretinal surgery, continuously since 1993 to the present.
• Consultant physician in vitreoretinal disorders in residency. Theoretical lectures in doctoral courses at the Barraquer University Institute, continuously since 1992 to the present.
• Lecturer in the Master’s and Diploma programs in Anterior and Posterior Segments at the Barraquer University Institute, continuously since 1992 to the present.
• Coordinator of publications and communications for residents, established in 2004, aimed at encouraging scientific communications in ophthalmology among COB residents.

Research Activity

• Awarded research excellence recognition (University of Barcelona, 2010).
• First ophthalmologist to implant an artificial vision device in Spain (November 2013).
• The only surgeon in the world to achieve the rehabilitation of a deaf/mute/blind patient (Usher Syndrome) after implanting an ARGUS II artificial vision device.

Current Research Lines:

Principal investigator of the i-VISION artificial vision project, developed at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in collaboration with:

• Institute of Nanotechnology.
• Institute of High Energy Physics.
• Institute of Photonic Sciences.
• Institute of Artificial Vision.

• Researcher in the TORCH artificial vision project, based on epiretinal photovoltaic cells. In collaboration with the University of Geneva. Department of Nuclear and Corpuscular Physics, Geneva, Switzerland.
• Researcher in the surgical development of the Argus II implant. In collaboration with Argus II, Sylmar, California, USA.
• Researcher in the subretinal implant of EPR cells in collaboration with the Department of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
• Research lines in gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa in collaboration with Novartis Lab, USA.

Awards

Main awards for Dr. Jeroni Nadal’s professional career:

• Mateu Orfila Award from the Medical Sciences Academy of the Balearic Islands, 2017.
• First Prize BIST (Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology). HOPE project (epiretinal artificial vision device), 2017.
• First Prize BIST (Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology). THEIA project (epiretinal artificial vision device), 2016.
• Jaume II Award from the Insular Council of Mallorca, 2016.
• Innovation Award from the Spanish Ministry of Health, Madrid, 2015.

Publications

Dr. Jeroni Nadal is the author of numerous publications in high-impact international scientific journals, as well as books and presentations at national and international conferences.

Organizations and Societies

Membership in the following associations:

• President of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology, 2018.
• Academic Member No. XV of the European Academy of Ophthalmology (a society limited to 50 members elected based on CV and direct voting by its members).
• Academy of Medical Sciences of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.
• Catalan Society of Ophthalmology.
• French Society of Ophthalmology.
• Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.
• International Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Founder of the Fluorescein-Indocyanine Angiography Club.
• Member of the European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER).
• Catalan Society of Diabetes.
• Catalan Society of Transplantation.
• Catalan Society of Oto-Neuro-Ophthalmology.
• Pan-American Society of Ophthalmology.
• European Vitreoretinal Society.
• Academic of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia.

Areas of Interest

His main areas of interest are the vitreous, retina, and macula. Additionally, as mentioned in his research activities, he is particularly interested in artificial vision, gene therapy, and cell therapy.

Languages

Catalan, Spanish, French, English, and Italian.

Pathologies treated

• Floaters
• High myopia
• Hypertensive retinopathy
• Leber congenital amaurosis
• Macular oedema
• Macular hole
• Neovascular membranes
• Retinal detachment

Education

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of the Philippines.
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (1987–1990): University of the Philippines, Diliman, Metro Manila, Philippines (state university, graduated cum laude).
• Degree in Medicine (1991–1996): University of the Philippines Manila – Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines.
• Residency in Ophthalmology (1998–2000): East Avenue Medical Center, Metro Manila, Philippines (graduated as chief resident).
• Scholarship from the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation (AECI), granted by the Cervantes Institute in Manila for an observer role at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center (2001–2002).
• Master’s in Anterior Segment (2001–2003) – Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, Spain.
• Fellowship in Anterior Segment (2004–2007) – Barraquer Ophthalmology Center, Barcelona, Spain.
• PhD, Autonomous University of Barcelona (2016).

Professional Activity

Current Position: Anterior Segment Specialist at Oftalvist Barcelona and Tarragona clinics.

• Currently the only surgeon in Spain and neighboring countries performing osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis and tibial bone osteo-keratoprosthesis.
• The doctor was invited by the Philippine Cornea Society to perform the first osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis at St. Luke’s Medical Center in 2017–2018.

Teaching Activity

• Instructor for surgical training in keratoplasty and keratoprosthesis.
• Instructor for courses in ophthalmological emergencies, autoimmune diseases, and keratoprosthesis.

Research Activity

• Her main research activity has focused on keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea, including Boston keratoprosthesis, osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis, and tibial bone osteo-keratoprosthesis), congenital aniridia, limbal insufficiency, and dry eye syndrome.
• She has participated as principal investigator and co-investigator in over 10 clinical trials.

Awards

Key awards in the ophthalmologist’s professional career:

• European Vision for Eye Research/EVER (European counterpart of ARVO) Travel Research Grant awarded for Slovenia, 2008.
• ALCON Award for Best Publication in an International Peer-Reviewed Journal, Barraquer Eye Institute, 2010.
• ALCON Award for Best Publication in an International Peer-Reviewed Journal, Barraquer Eye Institute, 2016.
• Distinguished Keratoprosthesis Surgeon Award from Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, 2019.

Publications

Author of 45 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and over 20 chapters in national and international books.

Memberships

Member of the following associations:

• Cornea Society (member with thesis).
• European Dry Eye Society.
• Keratoprosthesis Study Group (member of the steering committee).

Areas of Interest

Her main areas of interest are dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, artificial cornea (keratoprosthesis), conjunctival tumors, autoimmune diseases, chemical burns, blood derivatives for the treatment of ocular surface pathologies, and amniotic membrane.

Languages

Spanish, English, Tagalog, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Arabic.

Pathologies treated

• Blepharitis
• Boston keratoprosthesis
• Conjunctival tumours
• Corneal dystrophies
• Dry eye
• Keratoconus
• Pterygium and pinguecula
• Vernal conjunctivitis

Education

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery: Central University of Barcelona, July 1988.
• Doctoral courses in medicine: Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1991-1992.
• Specialization in Ophthalmology (MIR): Barraquer University Institute, Barcelona, Spain, 1990-1993.
• Glaucoma Fellow: Barraquer University Institute, 1994.
• Clinical Observer at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA, 2009.
• Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Catalonia (RAMC) since January 2015.
• Doctor of Medicine (PhD): Central University of Barcelona, 2021. Grade: “Excellent. Cum laude.” Thesis: “Genetic response profiles in primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in relation to the main drugs used in the medical treatment of glaucoma.”

Professional Activity

Current position: Maribel Canut has been an ophthalmologist at the Oftalvist clinic in Barcelona since October 2022.

• Vice President of the Spanish Glaucoma Society (SEG).
• President of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology (SCOFT).
• Board Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology (SEO).

Teaching Activity

• Responsible for coordinating and training residents in weekly clinical sessions and seminars on retinal medicine and surgery from October to June since 1995 to the present.
• Surgical Instructor for residents in glaucoma and cataract surgery since 1995 to the present.
• Associate Professor at the International University of Catalonia (UIC).

Research Activity

With over 25 years of experience in the profession and extensive training in various specialized fields, her primary research activity has focused on glaucoma and glaucoma surgery.

Publications

Author of more than 50 publications in high-impact international journals and scientific communications, as well as coordinator and principal investigator in over 15 clinical trials.

Organizations and Societies

Member of the following associations:

• Catalan Society of Ophthalmology. Board Member (2010-2014).
• Spanish Society of Ophthalmology, since 1991.
• Spanish Glaucoma Society (Board Member 2010-2014; 2014-2018; 2018 – present, General Secretary).
• European Glaucoma Society, since 2006.
• International Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, since 1997.
• Member of the Barraquer Institute. Board Member since 2010.
• Member of the European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) since 2008.
• Member of the Organizing Committee of WOC Barcelona 2018. Member of the Editorial Board of the journal “Revista Española de Glaucoma e Hipertensión ocular” since 2010.
• Member of the Editorial Board of the Spanish Glaucoma Society website since 2010.
• Head of the Glaucoma Trial Barcelona group since 2006.

Areas of Interest

Her main area of interest lies in the diagnosis and surgery of glaucoma.

Languages

Catalan, Spanish, and English.

Specialist in

• Childhood glaucoma
• Glaucoma
• Glaucoma drainage device implant surgery
• Glaucoma filtration surgery
• Laser iridotomy for glaucoma
• Secondary cataracts

Dr. Javier Elizalde is very active in the teaching field, both clinical as well as surgical. He has taken part in more than 650 scientific meetings and teaching activities in addition to having trained more than 80 house officers and ophthalmologists. Furthermore, he has published 78 articles in scientific magazines, 21 chapters of book and 5 monographs. The foregoing has led him to an exceptional standing in the medical field and to an acclaimed position in the press, having given more than 100 interviews to newspapers, radio and on television.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

• He is an ophthalmologist in the Retina and Vitreous, and Ocular Oncology Departments at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Active member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, International Society of Ocular Oncology, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Spanish and Catalan Societies of Ophthalmology
• Lecturer at the International University of Catalonia (UIC)
• Educational Committee Member and Examiner of the European Board of Ophthalmology
• Deputy director of house officer teaching Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre
• National PhD Thesis Prize (2003)
• Suven Life Sciences prize (International Society of Ocular Oncology, Hyderabad, India, 2004)
• Rhett Butler Award 2008 (Maui, Hawaii) awarded by American Society of Retinal Specialists
• International Education Award 2009 (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
• Rhett Butler Award 2010 (Vancouver, Canada) awarded by American Society of Retinal Specialists
• Best Ocular Oncologist Recognition (Cairo, 2016)

IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS

• Progression of cutaneous vitiligo in a patient with large posterior choroidal melanoma: a case report. Ocul Oncol Pathol 2015;1:241-247.
• Vitreomacular traction syndrome: postoperative functional and anatomic outcomes. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2015; 46(2):235-242.
• Current concepts in vitreomacular traction syndrome. Review. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology 2012 (23) 3; 195-201.
• Photodynamic therapy in the management of circumscribed choroidal hemangioma. Can J Ophthalmol 2012, 47(1):16-20.
• Spontaneous regression in a case of racemose haemangioma Archer’s type 2. Retinal cases & briefs reports 2011, 5:294-296.

SPECIALIST IN

• Choroidal hemangioma
• Choroidal osteoma
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Epiretinal membrane
• Episcleral brachytherapy
• External radiotherapy
• Floaters
• High myopia
• Hypertensive retinopathy
• Laser photocoagulation
• Leber congenital amaurosis
• Macular hole
• Macular oedema
• Retinal detachment
• Surgical treatment for intraocular tumours
• Uveal melanoma
• Vascular tumours of the retina

Professional activity

Dr. Santiago Abengoechea is an ophthalmologist in the area of the retina and vitreous.

Specialist in

• Dyschromatopsia
• Floaters
• High myopia
• Hypertensive retinopathy
• Intravitreal injections
• Leber congenital amaurosis
• Macular oedema
• Macular hole
• Neovascular membranes
• Retinal detachment