He graduated in Medicine from the International University of Catalonia (2016). Subsequently, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the KBC University Hospital in Zagreb (2023). During his training, he attended as an observer many surgical sessions and performed surgical techniques practices at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre. He also participated in the research project "Phaco-ersatz" within the framework of the Chair "J. Barraquer” at the Universitat Autònoma Barcelona. Finally, he developed tasks as a research assistant at the Ophthalmic Biophysics Center, within the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Miami, USA).
Professional activity
- Ophthalmologist in the Cornea and ocular surface and Refractive Surgery areas of the Barraquer Ophthalmology Centre.
Important publications
- Méndez C., Barraquer A., Barraquer RI. Episcleritis as an ocular manifestation in a patient with COVID-19. Acta Ophthalmol. Epub 2020.
Specialist in
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Acanthamoeba keratitis
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Amniotic membrane transplant
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Aniridia
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Artificial iris implant surgery
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Astigmatism
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Autologous serum and plasma rich in growth factors
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Boston keratoprosthesis
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Bullous keratopathy
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Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification)
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Cataracts
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Congenital cataract surgery
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Conjunctival tumour surgery
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Conjunctival tumours
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Contact lens-related keratitis
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Cornea guttata and Fuchs dystrophy
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Cornea transplant
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Corneal dystrophies
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Herpetic keratitis
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High myopia surgery
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Hypermetropia (long-sightedness)
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Iris surgery
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Keratoconus
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Myopia (short-sightedness)
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Peters anomaly
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Phakic intraocular lenses (ICL) implantation
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Presbyopia
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PRK laser refractive surgery
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Pterygium and pinguecula
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Sutureless pterygium surgery
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Vernal conjunctivitis