Dr. Jorge Castanera de Molina areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Dr. Jorge Castanera de Molina is a leader in Ophthalmology, a pioneer in Spain in various surgical techniques such as the implantation of ICL lenses for myopia or the first laser eye surgery 30 years ago. Ophthalmologist expert in laser refractive surgery and cataract surgery.
In addition, Dr. Jorge Castanera has participated in various research groups and is a member of the main medical societies of Ophthalmology nationally and internationally.
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Professional experience
• More than 35 years of experience• Medical Director of the Castanera Institute of Ophthalmology (today)
Sub-specialties
• Specialist in Anterior Segment, Refractive Surgery and Cataract Surgery• Considered one of the most renowned ophthalmology surgeons in Spain, over three decades, he has been a pioneer in the application of the most advanced techniques, such as the implantation of monofocal, toric, multifocal, trifocal and extended focus intraocular lenses in surgery of the cataract and the transparent lens, in diagnosis by means of elevation topography, or in the customized laser refractive treatments, where he has participated in different research projects.
• Currently applies PresbyLasik technology, laser technology for eyestrain as well as implants of Premium intraocular lenses for the correction of presbyopia• He was also a pioneer in the implantation of ICL lenses for high myopia.• As for laser refractive surgery for myopia, astigmatism or hyperopia, he was the first ophthalmologist in Spain to start this practice in 1988, thus having extensive experience with Excimer laser in PRK, LASIK and EpiLASIK techniques.
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Education
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1975)• Medical specialist in Ophthalmology by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1979)
• Doctor Cum Laude in Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1993)
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Professional membership
• Member of the national council of ICL lens experts since its foundation.• Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology (SEO)
• Member of the Spanish Society of Refractive Implant Ocular Surgery (SECOIR)• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)• Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS)• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgeons (SSRI)• Member of the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology
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Languages spoken
- German
- Catalan
- Spanish
- French
- English
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Un gran profesional. quede muy satisfecha de la revisión que me hizo. _todo el equipo muy atento y amable.
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Recomendaria si. um excelente doctor. buena ubicación. muy buen trato
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