Dr. Jorge Castanera de Molina

Dr. Jorge Castanera de Molina
Ophthalmology
Barcelona


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Dr. Jorge Castanera de Molina

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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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Techniques to correct presbyopia

 Credentials

GMC: ‍9716

 Professional experience

• More than 40 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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13/09/2018

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Mol be , tot !!

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Moltes gràcies per la seva valoració!Salutacions

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21/08/2018

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24/07/2018

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La atención es asombrosamente rápida, con un equipo muy eficaz. impecable la atención médica.

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Gracias por su excelente valoración. Saludos de parte de todo el equipo del Dr. Jorge Castanera.

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Cataracts

Cataracts, also known as facosclerosis are a total or partial obstruction of the lens or lens of the eye, whose function is to convert the light rays ...

ICL Lenses

ICL lenses are a phakic lens, also known as Implantable Column Lens, which are used to achieve the emmetropia of the patient, through a removable lens ...

Intraocular Lenses

Intraocular lenses, also known as IOLs, are transparent artificial lenses used to replace the natural lens of the eyes when they are damaged, either b ...

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a variation of the conical cornea caused by an alternation of the internal structure of the corneal tissue. Besides being a condition t ...

Laser Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is responsible for changing the anatomy of the eye to correct vision defects such as farsightedness, astigmatism or myopia. There are several types of refractive procedures, most notably of laser surgery, an increasingly common and widespread thanks to the good results and has the proven technical safety of operation. Specifically, refractive laser surgery is to change the size of the cornea (responsible for our vision) through the application of the laser inside. For this it is necessary to lift a layer of corneal tissue, which will be relocated once the intervention and does not require points. ...

Presbyopia

Presbyopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common condition caused by aging of the eye lens, which appears especially from 40 to 45 years. More specifically, it is a lens accommodation, one of the most important parts of the eye to correct vision, and which is responsible for focusing images on the retina so we can see the sharp objects. Therefore presbyopia causes a distorted view of nearby objects, affecting close up view. This condition can be corrected with the use of glasses or contact lenses and surgery. The latter will depend on the patient's age, the state of your lens and eye defect have. Also, there are two techniques for this operation: the use of lasers, and phacoemulsification with intraocular lens placement, in which an artificial lens inside the eye is placed. ...

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a defect or imperfection in the eye curvature of the cornea or in the structure of the lens of the eye, characterized by a different eye refraction between two meridians, which prevents sharp focus objects. The cornea acts as a lens through which light passes that is focused on the retina. So that if the surface of the cornea is irregular in its curvature, astigmatism occurs because the light rays are not refracted properly. Low ( 0.25 diopters less than 1 ), medium (1 diopter less than 3 ) and high ( greater than or equal to 3 diopters ): According grades three types are classified. ...

Cornea guttata

The Guttata cornea is an eye disease characterized by the appearance of bumps in the form of drops in this part of the eye. Being injuries in the cornea, refraction main element that allows a clear view of the objects, causing loss of visual acuity. It is a condition that worsens over the years and for which, except in very advanced cases, treatment is not necessary. In patients where the Guttata cornea prevents develop normally your daily life, you can perform a corneal transplant, a very common and simple operation as to perform it is not necessary to treat the entire cornea but only the part affected. ...

Corneal transplant

  Corneal transplantation, also known as penetrating keratoplasty, is the total or partial replacement of the cornea, the clear outer lens on the front of the eye and responsible for providing vision. This is one of the most common transplant and is done with the cornea of ​​a recently deceased donor, and whose eyes have been previously analyzed to ensure their validity for that operation. Corneal transplantation is performed when severe vision problems suffer from various dysfunctions in the cornea. The corneal transplant intervention is minimally invasive and involves removal of a small piece of the cornea and the placement of the new over the old cornea by suturing. ...

Fuchs dystrophy

Fuchs' dystrophy is a corneal dystrophy type characterized by reducing the number of cells forming the inner layer of the cornea, called endothelial cells. Its function is to maintain good transparency in the same and process water that forms the structure of the cornea. Therefore, when they are reduced, water is not processed properly and, by accumulating fluid, corneal tissue becomes thicker and causes it to lose its crystalline transparency. Therefore, the vision is blurred and other problems can occur, such as scarring of the cornea. If this happens, it is necessary to perform a corneal transplant, whereby cornea affected is replaced by a healthy endothelium from a donor. ...

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes progressive loss of nerve fibers in the optic nerve, whose proper functioning is essential to see clearly. Among its causes they are various, include vascular diseases and high blood pressure. As it is a generative disease, it is important to make an early diagnosis. In this regard, experts advise checking the view from 40, although the age of risk for glaucoma is established after 60 years. Although the vision waning because of this disease can not recover, you can prevent progression of glaucoma by lowering the intraocular pressure. This can be accomplished, according to the patient and medical recommendations, with the administration of drugs, laser techniques or noninvasive surgery. ...

Glaucoma surgery - MIGS

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Myopia

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness and hipometropía, is an ocular abnormality resulting focus vision on distant objects because of a dysfunction in the retina. Thus, although the view is normal at close range, as you look away, they are gradually blurring the images. There are many degrees of myopia, high myopia being which exceeds the 6.5 diopters. The most commonly used for correcting this ailment resources are glasses and contact lenses, but increasingly patients are operated by laser surgery, the application of which depends on the characteristics of each eye there. This intervention consists of modifying the surface of the cornea correcting the diopter affected. Finally, in the most severe myopia, the placement of intraocular lenses, which function is the same as the outer lenses but located within the eye and permanently is possible. ...

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. ...

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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