Dra. Marta Figueroa

Dra. Marta Figueroa
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Figueroa is a leading ophthalmologist, expert in medical and surgical retina, with special dedication to retinal detachments, macular surgery, diabetic retinopathy, ocular traumatisms and age-related macular degeneration. She is Medical Director of Vissum Madrid Santa Hortensia and Head of the Retina and Vitreous Unit of the Hospital Ramón y Cajal and principal investigator of the Ramón y Cajal Institute of Health Research (IRYCIS). She combines her professional work with teaching, being an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Alcalá de Henares and being accredited by ANECA as a full professor. She is President of the RetinaPlus Foundation, and is the President of the Spanish Retina and Vitreous Society. His work has been recognized with different national and international awards, and is a member of several scientific societies. He has published numerous papers in scientific journals and book chapters. He has given numerous lectures at national and international congresses, and is a reviewer of scientific journals with the highest level of impact in the field of the retina.      

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 Credentials

GMC: 282835750

 Professional experience

• More than 25 years of experience
• Retina Department Coordinator Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid (1991-present)
• Medical Specialist, Department of Retina Vitreous in Vissum Corporation Oftalmológica
• Medical Director of St. Hortensia Madrid Vissum

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 Teaching posts

• Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Alcala de Henares, Madrid (accredited by ANECA) (2011-present)
• Associate professor at the University of Alcala de Henares (1991-1993)

 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Complutense University of Madrid (1985)
• Specialist in Ophthalmology (1991)
• MIR at the Ramon y Cajal Hospital (1987-1991)
• Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alcala de Henares (1997)

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 Publications and conferences

• Communications to National Congress: 86
• Communications International Congress: 50
• National Conferences 224
• International Conferences 116
• National publications: 73
• International publications: 95
• Books: 9
• Book chapters: 31
• Principal investigator Ramon y Cajal Health Research (IRYCIS) Institute. Madrid.
• Researcher of the Thematic Research Network Oftared Health. Carlos III Health Institute. Madrid.

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 Prizes and awards

• Ramón Castroviejo Award for his work in the area of ​​the medical and surgical retina (2017)
• Best in Class 2013 Award to the Retina and Vitreous Section of the Ramón y Cajal University Hospital as Best Section in Patient Care in Retina and Vitreous
• Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2011)
• Award for Choroidal Osteoma. Spanish Society of Retina and Vitreous (2000)
• Award for the best free communication of the Spanish Society of Retina and Vitreous for the communication titled: "Surgical treatment of internal sublimitant hemorrhages" (Madrid, 1999)

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 Professional membership

• Member of the Spanish Society of Retina and Vitreous (SERV)
• Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology (SEO)
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Jules Gonin Club
• Mimebro of Euretina

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Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

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Muy profesional, explicacion clara y concisa.

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Gran profesional. acudimos con un problema grave y actuó con rapidez, eficacia y total profesionalidad

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Diabetic Retinopathy

  Diabetic retinopathy involves an ocular disorder caused by diabetes, which is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina. This defect often ...

Epiretinal membrane

The epiterretiniana membrane is an eye disease that involves the development of a fibrous membrane area and high vision sensitivity of the retina, th ...

Macular edema

Macular edema is an eye disease that causes accumulation of fluid in the macula, the part of the eye responsible for providing a clear and sharp visi ...

Macular hole

We say that someone has a macular hole when the patient suffers a break in the macula, or na very small part of our eye that is located in the center ...

Retina detachment

Retinal detachment occurs when separating the outer membrane of the retina (called the retinal pigment epithelium) of the inner layer (sensory retina). This detachment can be caused due to various reasons such as strong myopia or degenerative atrophic processes. Both conditions may be responsible for these layers are separated and that the fluid between the retina and transferred both to accumulate on the bottom. Consequently, in the detached retina segment blindness it occurs. Two of the most crucial signs that may alert the patient that has suffered a detached retina are viewing flashing lights and floaters. Treatment for most patients is surgery. ...

Angiography

Angiography is a test to diagnose and treat diseases of the blood vessels. If done by MRI is called resonance angiography. This test can diagnose aneurysms in the aorta, arteriosclerotic disease of the carotid arteries in the neck, diseases in blood vessels of the brain as small aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations, ... ...

coloboma

Coloboma, also known as coloboma of the iris is a hole in the iris of the eye. Most are congenital, meaning that are present from birth. In most cases the cause is unknown; but sometimes it can occur due to eye surgery, trauma or hereditary conditions of the eye. ...

Floaters

Aging causes the eye in some people appear in your field of vision, small dots, circles, lines or cobwebs in motion. The appearance of these floating bodies called floaters and are caused by the formation of tiny bits of gelatin in the vitreous humor, the liquid floating in it. This is a fairly common condition after cataract surgery and quite common in myopic patients. It also causes a very uncomfortable feeling, and in some cases it may be a symptom of a more serious eye condition, so it is absolutely advisable to visit a specialist early as symptoms occur. The ophthalmologist will indicate the most appropriate treatment depending on the patient and although there is no cure for this disease, if they can provide care for this kind of eyes. ...

Intravitreal Injection

Intravitreal injection is an injection of medication into the eyes. The vitreous humor is the fluid which is formed inside the eye. During the ophthalmologist intravitreal injected the drug into the vitreous humor, in the back of the eye, near the retina. The drug is recommended to treat certain eye and vision problems. Generally, it is a short appearance of between 15 and 30 minutes. First apply a few drops to dilate the pupils, the eyes and eyelids are cleaned, apply a few drops a device with analgesic and keep your eyes open. Later the medicine with a small needle is injected. The patient feels no pain but may feel a slight pressure. Intravitreal injection is usually done in cases with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion. Although there are no risks after surgery, it is possible that the patient may feel pressure or roughness, but no pain. There may also be a small bleeding, will disappear, or seeing floaters, which will improve with time ...

Macular degeneration - DMAE

The macula is the part of the eye responsible for providing a clear view. As we grow faculties it loses its function, causing macular degeneration, also known as AMD. This is a fairly common ailment after 60 years and can occur at various levels, resulting imperceptible in some cases. Conversely, it can also develop much more virulent causing total and progressive loss of sight. Although there is still no definitive treatment to repair the effects of macular degeneration, it is important to make an early diagnosis to slow its progression. Also, it has been found that consumption of antioxidant vitamins and zinc can contribute to this. ...

OCT ( optical coherence tomography )

OCT is an intravascular diagnostic technique high resolution. It is used to study the interior of the coronary arteries and the inside of the macula and retina. OCT macular or optical coherence tomography is a test that allows the diagnosis and monitoring of problems of the macula and retina. Pathologies in which is made: macular degeneration (AMD) Glaucoma macular edema Central serous choroiditis epiretinal membrane macular holes magna or pathological myopia This technique does not cause discomfort to the patient and does not require previous preparation. Using an infrared laser beam, a microscopic study of tissues of the eye is made. ...

Pigmented retinitis

Retinitis pigmentosa is considered a serious eye condition caused most common hereditary retinal degeneration. Progressive causes decreased vision due to the death of photoreceptors, eye retina cells. So it can end up causing blindness. Its first symptoms are lack of capacity to adapt to the dark nocturna- blindness and decreased visual field, causing tunnel vision. As the disease progresses, symptoms worsen, so it is important to know the development of the disease in close relatives to know how it will affect the patient. Although there is currently no specific treatment for this disease, consumption of vitamins, minerals and other ingredients may help slow its evolution. In addition, vision therapy is also advised, conducting exercises monitored by an ophthalmologist to improve the visual conditions of the patient. ...

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. ...

Retinopathy

Retinopathy is the common name of any non-inflammatory disease of the retina, the innermost layer of the eyeball responsible for receiving and sending images of the eye to the brain. That is why the term encompasses a range of conditions, the most common and known diabetic retinopathy, which occurs due to elevated blood glucose levels in these patients. The symptoms are not evident during the early stages of this type of retinopathy, which can lead to vision loss, so it is important that diabetics undergo regular eye examinations. Its main treatment is photocoagulation, laser surgery to repair abnormal blood vessels that have been created in the retina. Finally, in the case of blood that has entered into the vitreous humor, a vitrectomy is used, a type of surgery used only if the bleeding has been very generous. ...

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. ...

Vitrectomy

The vitreous humor is located between the inner surface of the retina and the posterior surface of the lens. It is a formed by 99%, water clear, gelatinous liquid. The remaining 1% are proteins, hyaluronic acid, collagen, chloride, sodium, glucose and potassium. Its function is to protect the retina making its surface remains uniform, getting a correct view. Sometimes this becomes opaque gelatinous mass making viewing difficult. When this happens it is necessary to resort to surgery of the vitreous, also known as vitrectomy. This involves removing the vitreous damaged, replacing it with a saline solution. It is a resource used only when vision has decreased considerably and prevents follow a normal rhythm of life for the patient. Besides, this procedure can cause some complications, such as infection, intraocular bleeding and retinal detachment. ...

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