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Dr. Juan P. Alvarez de Toledo Elizalde

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Dr. Juan P. Alvarez de Toledo Elizalde
Ophtalmology
Brief info

Specialist in corneal surgery, cataract surgery and presbyopia, refractive surgery, and reconstructive surgery of the anterior segment

Dr. Juan Álvarez de Toledo is an ophthalmologist at the Oftalvist Barcelona and Oftalvist Tarragona clinics.

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