Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer

Barcelona, Barcelona
C/ Muntaner, 314 - 08021

The clinic specialises in:

Laser eye surgery
Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Retina and Vitreous

What makes this medical centre first class

The Barraquer Ophthalmology Center is a private entity dedicated to the research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of eye diseases, which has provided assistance to patients worldwide since 1941. The Barraquer Ophthalmology Center is considered one of the best in the world . In fact, they are conceived as a clinic of modernity, scientific rationalization and openness to the most advanced procedures and techniques. It is formed by a team of more than 30 highly qualified ophthalmologists, led by Dr. Rafael Ignacio Barraquer and Dr. Elena Barraquer. Each year, more than 100,000 consultations are performed, more than 9,000 surgical procedures and more than 5,000 laser treatments. These figures put them as world leaders. In addition, they develop an important training and, since its foundation, provide ophthalmological treatments in developing areas.

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About the clinic

Years established

• 40 years

Prizes and awards

• Recognition as the First Ophthalmological Center at the level of Spain (2016)
• Ignacio Barraquer scholarships cover in their formulation the two aspects that make possible the advance of ophthalmology
• Prize Barraquer, of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology (2008)
• Scholarships of the Carolina Foundation, of the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation
• Fellowships IFOS - ICO, of the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
• Joaquín Rutllán Award
• Richard & Suzanne Troutman Award

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Centre information

• More than 76 years of opening and professional experience in Ophthalmology
• Eminence in Ophthalmology. It is one of the largest and best ophthalmological clinics in the world
• Founded in 1941 by Professor Barraquer
• Made up of more than 30 highly qualified ophthalmologists, divided into areas of different specializations
• Individual treatment of patients, according to the needs of each case
• Performing more than 100,000 annual consultations
• More than 9,000 surgical procedures per year
• More than 5,000 laser treatments per year
• International referral center for corneal transplants
• First center of Spain to implant the new artificial vision chip: Argus II
• It houses the first Eye Bank of Europe, founded in 1962 by Professor Barraquer
• 24h emergency care
• Eye Donation
• They have all the necessary instruments to complete any examination or ophthalmological tests
• 5 state-of-the-art operating rooms
• 7 rooms for laser operations
• Spacious waiting rooms
• Cafe located on the top floor
• Emphasis on maximizing patient comfort
• 13,000 square meters of surface
• 44 beds
• 19 boxes
• Updated in new technologies to be able to offer the best results to the patients and to maintain the reputation like one of the best ophthalmological centers of Europe
• Existence of the Dispensary of the Social Work Barraquer, where can be attended patients who prove to have limited economic resources, benefiting from very reduced rates in Ophthalmology
• Instituto Universitario Barraquer: independent and self-funded scientific association, founded in 1947, dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge related to Ophthalmology and research. Completion of courses of improvement, scientific exchange and information, as well as institutional collaboration in research and teaching. Maintaining the academic tradition, the institute has evolved in parallel with the teaching and technological methodology. The new technologies allow the teaching program to be accessible not only in Spain, but at the global level.
• Barraquer Institute: university degree training, masters (4 biannual masters), personalized courses, specialized training MIR
• The Barraquer Foundation has provided ophthalmologic treatments since 2003 to populations in developing areas

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Areas of expertise

• Ophthalmology and all its subspecialties
• Private entity dedicated to the investigation, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of eye diseases
• High myopia
• Amblyopia or vagus eye
• Aniridia
• Astigmatism
• Low Vision
• Blepharitis
• Blepharospasm
• Bags in the eyes
• Primary and secondary Cataracts
• Chalazion
• Spring Conjunctivitis
• Cornea Guttata and Fuchs's dystrophy
• Transcanalicular Dacryocystinostomy
• Macular degeneration
• Retinal detachment
• Ectropion and entropion
• Macular edema
• Squint
• Glaucoma
• Farsightedness
• Acanthomeba ocular infection
• Eyelid Malpositions
• Ocular melanoma
• Epiretinal membrane
• Myomia
• Flying flies or floating bodies
• Optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis
• Toxic optical neuropathy by alcohol and tobacco
• Thyroid ophthalmopathy
• Dry Eye
• Oculomotor paralysis
• Fallen Eyelids
• Presbyopia or tired sight
• Pterygium and penguin
• Childhood Ptosis
• Keratitis associated with the use of contact lenses
• Herpetic keratitis
• Keratoconus
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Hypertensive Retinopathy
• Retinosis pigmentosa
• Uveitis
• Optometry: study of visual acuity
• Orthoptica: convergence exercises
• Acuity test according to uminosidad (BAT): Assessment of vision in different lighting conditions
• Low Vision Test (ETDRS): Special test to assess the vision of patients performing Photodynamic Therapy
• Orthoptica: assessment of color vision
• Macular glare test (Fotostress): assessment of different pathologies of the macula
• Test of Sensitivity to Contrast: evaluation of the quality of vision in real conditions (optotypes of decreasing intensity)
• Preferential Vision Test (Teller Test): functional examination for children of a few months of age
• Test Corning Filters: assessment of the improvement of visual acuity through color filters
• Lancaster test: allows to determine the alterations in the periocular muscles: paresis or paralysis
• Aberrometry: a test that allows the evaluation of aberrations of the eye
• Fluorescein angiography: contrast (fluorescence) is injected to assess underlying fundus
• Autofluorescence: photograph of the fundus with a special filter. The pupil should be dilated
• Indocyanine green angiography: contrast (indocyanine green) is injected to assess fundus pathologies
• Biometrics: measurement of the size of the eye, for the calculation of the power of the IOL in cataract surgery
• Ultrasound: evaluation of the fundus of the eye in case it can not be observed under normal conditions
• Statisometry: assessment of corneal sensitivity
• Interferometry: assessment of visual acuity to be achieved after cataract surgery
• Confocal microscopy (cornea): Microscopic study of the corneal layers (corneal CT)
• Specular microscopy (cell counting): photograph of the corneal endothelium. It allows to assess its morphological status and cellular counting
• ORA (Ocular Response Analizer): assessment of flexibility and hardness of the cornea
• Pachymetry: study of corneal thickness
• Polarimetry GDX: Nerve fiber count of the optic nerve
• Potential Acuity Meter: assessment of visual acuity to be achieved after cataract surgery
• Pupilometry: measurement of pupil size with photopic and scotopic conditions
• Retinography: background image
• Tear Clearance Test: Placement of Schirmer strips in the sac bottoms, indicates the relationship between production and loss of tears
• Osmolarity test: measures the ion concentration of the tear film. Diagnosis and follow-up of dry eye syndrome
• Schirmer's test: assessment of tear function
• Coherence Tomography (OCT): images of transverse sections of the retina, allowing the diagnosis of various pathologies
• Previous Segment Tomography (Cassia): images of cross sections of the anterior segment
• Glaucoma Tomography (HRT): topographic study of the optic nerve (thickness of nerve fibers, excavative diameter ...)
• Corneal topography: map of the cornea
• C-Quant: scattered light test, which allows detecting defects in the transparent media of the eye (cornea, crystalline, vitreous)
• Adaptometry: study of the adaptation of cones and sticks to light and darkness
• Electrooculography: assessment of alterations of retinal pigment epithelium
• Electroretinography: analysis of cells (cones-rods) that work with light (photopic) and in the dark (scotopic)
• Evoked Potentials: measures the time and amplitude of a visual stimulus upon reaching the cerebral cortex
• Goldmann Campimetry: visual field study
• Campimetry Octopus: computerized study of the visual field
• Tonometric curve: periodic shots of ocular tension, to be able to establish a curve
• Contact lens: contact lenses adaptation, contact lenses adaptation, functional contact lens examination, LCT adaptation / LC manipulation, LC use counseling
• Clinical analysis: hematology, hemostasis, biochemistry, immunology, bacteriology

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Languages spoken

• Arabic
• Catalan
• English
• Russian
• Spanish

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Top Doctors of the centre

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Dr. Rafael Ignacio Barraquer Compte
Ophthalmology

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Expert in:
- Cataracts
- Corneal transplant
- Laser Refractive Surgery
- Cornea
- Aniridia
- Astigmatism
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Dra. Elena Barraquer
Ophthalmology

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Expert in:
- Cataracts
- Intraocular Lenses
- Presbyopia
- Vision therapy
- Conjunctivitis
- Second medical opinion
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Dr. Jeroni Nadal Reus
Ophthalmology

Expert in:
- Macular hole
- Angiography
- Low Vision
- coloboma
- Color blindness
- Macular degeneration - DMAE
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Dr. Juan Pedro Álvarez de Toledo Elizalde
Ophthalmology

Expert in:
- Aniridia
- Cornea guttata
- Ocular cancers
- Astigmatism
- Corneal transplant
- Presbyopia
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Dra. María Isabel Canut Jordana
Ophthalmology

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Expert in:
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma surgery - MIGS
- Ultrasound
- Ocular hypertension
- OCT ( optical coherence tomography )
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Dr. Juan José Rodríguez Ezcurra
Ophthalmology

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Expert in:
- diplopia
- Ultrasound
- Strabismus
- Eyelid malpositions
- Nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movement)
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
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Dra. Sònia Viver Oller
Ophthalmology

Expert in:
- Angiography
- Low Vision
- Macular degeneration - DMAE
- Retina detachment
- Pigmented retinitis
- Macular edema
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Dra. María Fideliz de la Paz
Ophthalmology

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Expert in:
- Conjunctivitis
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Cornea
- Ultrasound
- OCT ( optical coherence tomography )
- Dry Eye
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