Dr. Gorka Martínez Grau

Dr. Gorka Martínez Grau
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Martinez is a reputed specialist in Ophthalmology. He has more than 25 years of experience in the profession and extensive training in the areas related to Oculoplasty, both in national centers and in foreign institutions in Mexico City and Munich, being formed by international referents in Ophthalmology. On the other hand, throughout his career he has combined his assistance with teaching, being an associate professor at the Ramon Llull University. He also develops an important work of dissemination, being an editorial reviewer of magazines of the specialty and author of several books. He currently serves as coordinator of the Oculoplasty Unit of the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center, and is a collaborating member of several Ophthalmologic Foundations.

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Doctor Gorka Martínez Grau

 Credentials

GMC: 25662

 Professional experience

• More than 30 years of experience
• Coordinator of the Oculoplasty Unit of the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center (today)
• Collaborating member of the Barraquer Foundation and the Clarós Foundation
• Member of the Board of Trustees of the "Sonrisas de Bombay" Foundation

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 Sub-specialties

• Oculoplasty

 Teaching posts

• Associate Professor at Ramon Llull University (1992 - 1997)

 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1988)
• Specialization in Ophthalmology at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center
• Later training in Oculoplasty in Santiago de Compostela, with Prof. Pérez Moreiras and Dr. Prada
• Training in Oculoplasty in Mexico City, with Prof. Guillermo Salcedo
• Training in Oculoplasty in Munich, with Dr. Markus Pfeiffer

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 Publications and conferences

• Editorial reviewer of "Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"
• Director of "Annals d'Oftalmologia"
• Author of the specialized book: "Images in Ophthalmology"
• Author of the presentation of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology (2009)
• Co-author of the specialized book: "Orbitopaía de Graves"
• Co-author of the specialized book: "Orbit" (vol 1 & 2)

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 Professional membership

• Founding member of the Pan-American Oculoplasty Society
• Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology
• Member of the Spanish Society of Ocular and Orbital Plastic Surgery
• Member of the Spanish Strabismus Society
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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Languages spoken

  • Catalan
  • Spanish
  • French
  • English

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

The canthoplasty is the intervention that corrects the fallen eye, creates a bias in the extreme. With this operation has just fallen eyes or eyelids ...

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, or surgery circles, is a surgical procedure to correct the defects of the eyelids, and sagging and excess skin or the appearance of ba ...

Blepharospasm

Blepharospasm is an involuntary and repetitive contraction of the orbicularis (circular located around the eye), which causes abnormal movements of th ...

Dacryocystorhinostomies

Dacryocystorhinostomy operation is crying or constant watery eye. It is a procedure indicated for patients with blocked tear ducts. During surgery, a ...

Exophthalmos

Exophthalmos or bulging eyes is the projection of the eyeball outward, may be one or both eyes. Usually associated with hyperthyroidism and can become very serious if you get to compress the optic nerve. ...

Nystagmus (uncontrolled eye movement)

Nystagmus is a spasm of skeletal muscles of the eyeball that causes involuntary eye movements in different directions: horizontal, vertical, rotary, mixed ... Thus, to stare at an object, uncontrollable rapid eye movements occur. Although the exact cause of this anomaly is unknown, it is associated with a defect in the functioning of brain areas responsible for movement control. That is why it can be a symptom of other diseases, so each case should be examined by a specialist, giving special emphasis to the inner ear and nervous system. The use of contact lenses can slow movements while improving vision but for now there is no definitive cure, although it has tried to control these movements with drugs and surgery, neither treatment effect has emerged. Anyway, depending on the cause that provokes nystagmus, it may disappear. ...

Oculoplasty

The oculoplastics is responsible for the pathologies and other aesthetic or functional problems affecting the structures surrounding the eye: orbit, eyelids and tear ducts. The solutions are used most frequently are blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery, the application of Botulinum Toxin Type A and other aesthetic medicine treatments. The first aims to eliminate the tired look through the removal of excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. The second consists of applying micro injections of this toxin as a muscle relaxant to reduce or eliminate wrinkles on the forehead, sides of eyes, crow's feet and frown. This technique is performed in doctor's office and does not require admission. ...

Orbital cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is an acute infection of the tissues surrounding the eye, particularly the eyelids, eyebrows and parts of the cheeks. This condition is often caused by a sinus infection, the virus spreads for the aforementioned areas. The most common age of onset is in childhood patients. Because of this, it is essential to properly treat without causing damage that can be maintained in adulthood. ...

Facial paralysis

Facial paralysis is a disease which causes partial or complete motor paralysis of the facial nerve and, therefore, of the facial muscles. The symptoms of this disease are unable to perform certain movements such as smiling, twinkling eye full, raised eyebrows, etc. This condition can be caused by various conditions or factors: tumors, trauma, acute and chronic ear infections, congenital disorders (Moebius syndrome) and, mostly, for unknown reasons. In the latter case, it is called Bell's palsy or facial palsy, the treatment should be started immediately after his appearance to make the recovery more quickly and effectively and prevent the sequelae of facial paralysis. Usually, corticosteroids are given to slow the progressive deterioration of the nerve and facial muscle massage. In severe cases, specific surgical treatments are also practiced by both static and dynamic techniques to restore movement and function of muscles. ...

Lazy eye (amblyopia)

The lazy eye, better known as amblyopia or lazy eye, is a diminution of vision with no known organic cause, because of a defect in maturation of the visual system during the first years of life. Although usually monocular, there are also cases in which affects both eyes. It is a childhood disease, so it is highly important to correct for early age so they do not end up becoming chronic. Some of the most common symptoms that present children with lazy eye are often rub eyes, squint to look, flashing eyes, look blackboard hand, deflect an eye when looking… For treatment goggles are recommended so as daily occlusions ( cover the eye with which is properly for a certain number of hours, depending on the degree of affectation of amblyopia ) the degree of amblyopia depend hours). ...

Ocular Melanoma

Ocular melanoma is a form of cancer that affects melanin, the cells that produce pigment in the body. Despite that it is a rare disease, it is the most common type of cancer that occurs in the eyes. Also, it can affect all parts of the body, especially those less accessible for detection, so it is essential eye examinations done regularly. Treatment depends on the degree of development of melanoma when detected, but mainly there are two types of treatments: radiation therapy, which aims to stop the growth of melanoma or, if possible, eliminate it; ocular melanoma surgery, by which the tumor is removed, unless it is too large (which would require complete removal of the eye, placing an implant in place). ...

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Child ophthalmology is the part of medicine that deals with the eye and its diseases in children, from birth through adolescence. Since some of the eye diseases begin to show symptoms during this stage it is very important to consider the children's ophthalmology as part of health care smaller house. Among the most common conditions, it highlights the lazy eye, strabismus, child obstruction and malformations. Also, if any of the family of the patient has congenital diseases of view, it is much more necessary to make an early follow-up to not end up with worse consequences. ...

Pterygium and pinguecula

Pterygium and pinguecula are two abnormal lumps in the conjunctiva of the eye that often emerge because of excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays. That's why doctors stress the importance of protecting the eyes from the sun. Specifically, pterygium appears as fleshy tissue on the cornea, its size may vary, and accordingly the treatment can range from applying drops to surgery. Meanwhile, pinguecula springs as a yellowish bump on the white of the eye. In this case, not grow over the cornea, usually not require any specific treatment unless it affects vision, in which case it would need to be removed by surgery. ...

stye

A stye is an inflammation and infection of a hair follicle of the eye that translates into a minor bump on the edge of the eyelid, at the base of the lashes, in the so-called gland of Zeiss or Moll's gland. It is not serious but painful condition. The cause is a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. They are especially common in children. ...

Ultrasound

  Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging procedure that allows you to view organs and soft structures within the body. It is made using high-frequency sound waves that are emitted by a transducer that captures the echo of different amplitudes which occurs bounce off the organs. These signals, when processed by a computer, give a series of images of the tissues examined. Today may be two-dimensional, three-dimensional or 4-dimensional images. Ultrasound is a noninvasive technique, in which no radiation used and thus is used to visualize fetuses that are being formed. This procedure can differentiate clearly the shape and size of each structure within the body. In medicine it is used to see the heart, kidneys, liver and blood vessels, among other organs. ...

Vision problems

Vision problems encompass a host of pathologies. The most common are refractive comprising: the nearsightedness or myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia. Its causes may be genetically different, due to aging or other diseases such as macular degeneration caused by diabetes. ...

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