Dr Juan Álvarez de Toledo Elizalde

Areas of Expertise

Cornea and ocular surface
Cataract
Refractive surgery
Presbyopia
Corneal Transplantation

Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, English and Italian
Score on TopDoctors 5/5
License Number: 24565

Education

Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery. Universitat autónoma de Barcelona, Spain. Cum Laude.
Ophthalmology Medical Specialist (1992). Residency at the Barraquer Barcelona Ophthalmology Center, Spain (1988-1992).
Theoretical-Practical Specialty Course in Eye Bank and Corneal Endothelial Cell Culture at the Cornea Bank of the Netherlands Ophthalmic Research Institute (1990).

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Professional Experience

Medical Director and Ophthalmic Surgeon at Oftalvist Barcelona, Spain.

Extensive surgical experience with over 34,000 eye surgeries performed, including 4,000 corneal transplants.

Over 30 years of experience as a corneal surgeon at the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center. He served as head of the Cornea and Ocular Surface Department and head of the Cornea Conservation Department of the Eye Bank for Treatments of Blindness.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Board of the Spanish Society of Implant-Refractive Surgery (since 2022).
Member of the Italian Corneal Transplant Society (since 2022).
Member of the Cornea Society (since 2010).
Member of the Corneal Transplant Advisory Committee of the Catalan Transplant Organization (since 1997).
Member of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology (since 1989).
Reviewer for the European Journal of Ophthalmology.
File Reviewer for the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology.
Reviewer for the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Delegate Member of the Professional Association of Spanish Ophthalmologists.

Publications

Author or co-author of 83 publications in the field of Ophthalmology.

List of Publications:

Sterile infiltrates after cross-linking.

García de Oteyza G, Álvarez de Toledo J.Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2017 Sep;92(9):451-454. doi: 10.1016/j.oftal.2017.01.006. Epub 2017 May 25.PMID: 28552439 English, Spanish.

Long-term anatomical and functional outcomes after autokeratoplasty.

Sanjuán P, Julio G, Bolaños J, Álvarez de Toledo J, García de Oteyza G, Temprano J, Barraquer RI.Br J Ophthalmol. 2021 Aug;105(8):1063-1068. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-316289. Epub 2020 Aug 22.PMID: 32829305

Epithelial Ingrowth After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty.

Álvarez de Toledo C, Salvador-Culla B, López JC, De la Paz MF, Barraquer RI, Álvarez de Toledo J.Cornea. 2019 Sep;38(9):1189-1191. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000001964.PMID: 31045963

Manual to laser trephination in corneal transplantation: are patients noticing a difference?

Alvarez de Toledo J, de la Paz MF.Br J Ophthalmol. 2014 Jun;98(6):717-8. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2013-304310. Epub 2013 Nov 1.PMID: 24187050 No abstract available.

Storage, surgery, outcome, complications, and new developments in corneal and conjunctival grafts.

Barraquer RI, Alvarez de Toledo JP, Barraquer J.Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 1997 Aug;8(4):31-40. doi: 10.1097/00055735-199708000-00005.PMID: 10170442 Review.

Treatment of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK with partial flap lifting, mechanical debridement and sectorial flap suturing.

Lázaro-Rodríguez V, Sauvageot P, Álvarez de Toledo J.J Fr Ophtalmol. 2022 Mar;45(3):e129-e131. doi: 10.1016/j.jfo.2021.06.031. Epub 2021 Dec 24.PMID: 34961648 No abstract available.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Acute Keratitis After Intracorneal Ring Segment Implantation.

García de Oteyza G, Laiseca A, Sauvageot P, Álvarez de Toledo J.Ophthalmol Ther. 2017 Dec;6(2):367-371. doi: 10.1007/s40123-017-0103-9. Epub 2017 Aug 14.PMID: 28808911

Histopathology Findings of Corneal Buttons in Congenital Aniridia Patients.

Bausili MM, Alvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, Michael R, Tresserra F, de la Paz MF.Ophthalmic Res. 2016;56(4):202-206. doi: 10.1159/000444930. Epub 2016 Apr 29.PMID: 27160090

[The different opacity patterns of Lisch corneal dystrophy].

Butros S, Lang GK, Alvarez de Toledo J, Teimann U, Rohrbach JM, Lisch W.Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2006 Oct;223(10):837-40. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-927120.PMID: 17063428 Review. German.

Long-Term Anatomical and Functional Survival of Boston Type 1 Keratoprosthesis in Congenital Aniridia.

Dyer A, De Faria A, Julio G, Álvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, de la Paz MF.Front Med (Lausanne). 2021 Sep 30;8:749063. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.749063. eCollection 2021.PMID: 34660651

Long-term outcome of scleral-sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens: a case series.

Bausili Portabella MM, Nadal J, Alvarez de Toledo J, Fideliz de la Paz M, Barraquer RI.Br J Ophthalmol. 2020 May;104(5):712-717. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2019-314054. Epub 2019 Aug 21.PMID: 31434648

Localized Refractive Changes Induced by Symmetric and Progressive Asymmetric Intracorneal Ring Segments Assessed with a 3D Finite-Element Model.

García de Oteyza G, Álvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, Kling S.Bioengineering (Basel). 2023 Aug 27;10(9):1014. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering10091014.PMID: 37760115

Analysis of visual and refractive results after wedge resection for high astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconus.

García de Oteyza G, Borasio E, Ruíz-Santos M, Julio G, Barraquer RI, Alvarez de Toledo J.Eur J Ophthalmol. 2022 Dec 20:11206721221144656. doi: 10.1177/11206721221144656. Online ahead of print.PMID: 36537167

Label-free LC-MS/MS quantitative analysis of aqueous humor from keratoconic and normal eyes.

Soria J, Villarrubia A, Merayo-Lloves J, Elortza F, Azkargorta M, Alvarez de Toledo J, Rodriguez-Agirretxe I, Suarez T, Acera A.Mol Vis. 2015 Apr 25;21:451-60. eCollection 2015.PMID: 25999673

Combined Keratectomy and Localized Limbal Cauterization for Treating Lisch Epithelial Corneal Dystrophy.

Salvador-Culla B, Alonso-Agesta M, Álvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI.Cornea. 2019 Feb;38(2):243-245. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000001825.PMID: 30499831

Femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis versus photorefractive keratectomy: Effect on ocular surface condition.

Sauvageot P, Julio G, Alvarez de Toledo J, Charoenrook V, Barraquer RI.J Cataract Refract Surg. 2017 Feb;43(2):167-173. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2016.12.019.PMID: 28366362

Post-surgical visual outcome and complications in Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis.

Muñoz-Gutierrez G, Alvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, Vera L, Couto Valeria R, Nadal J, de la Paz MF.Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2013 Feb;88(2):56-63. doi: 10.1016/j.oftal.2012.07.009. Epub 2012 Oct 26.PMID: 23433193 English, Spanish.

Clinical evaluation of the effectiveness of asymmetric intracorneal ring with variable thickness and width for the management of keratoconus.

Cuiña Sardiña R, Arango A, Alfonso JF, Álvarez de Toledo J, Piñero DP.J Cataract Refract Surg. 2021 Jun 1;47(6):722-730. doi: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000525.PMID: 33278234

Osteo-odonto-, Tibial bone and Boston keratoprosthesis in clinically comparable cases of chemical injury and autoimmune disease.

de la Paz MF, Salvador-Culla B, Charoenrook V, Temprano J, Álvarez de Toledo J, Grabner G, Michael R, Barraquer RI.Ocul Surf. 2019 Jul;17(3):476-483. doi: 10.1016/j.jtos.2019.04.006. Epub 2019 Apr 12.PMID: 30986549

Mechanical removal of epithelial hyperplasia leads to successful treatment of irregular astigmatism.

de Rojas Silva MV, Álvarez de Toledo J, Tobío Ruibal A.BMC Ophthalmol. 2023 Mar 27;23(1):122. doi: 10.1186/s12886-023-02870-z.PMID: 36973686

Refractive changes of a new asymmetric intracorneal ring segment with variable thickness and base width: A 2D finite-element model.

García de Oteyza G, Álvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, Kling S.PLoS One. 2021 Sep 15;16(9):e0257222. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257222. eCollection 2021.PMID: 34525102

Anatomical and functional outcomes of Boston type I keratoprosthesis as primary penetrating corneal procedure in high-risk and non-high-risk cases.

Lázaro-Rodríguez V, Barraquer RI, Julio G, Bolaños J, Álvarez de Toledo J, de la Paz MF.Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2023 Jan;261(1):161-170. doi: 10.1007/s00417-022-05744-0. Epub 2022 Jul 20.PMID: 35857089

[Limbal stem cell deficiency following multiple intravitreal injections].

Capella MJ, Alvarez de Toledo J, de la Paz MF.Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2011 Mar;86(3):89-92. doi: 10.1016/j.oftal.2010.11.018. Epub 2011 Feb 25.PMID: 21511104 Spanish.

Neural contrast sensitivity calculated from measured total contrast sensitivity and modulation transfer function.

Michael R, Guevara O, de la Paz M, Alvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI.Acta Ophthalmol. 2011 May;89(3):278-83. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.01665.x.PMID: 19909292

Clinical Outcomes of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Implantation of Asymmetric ICRS in Keratoconus With No Coincidence of Topographic and Comatic Axes.

Kammoun H, Piñero DP, Álvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, García de Oteyza G.J Refract Surg. 2021 Oct;37(10):693-699. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20210712-04. Epub 2021 Oct 1.PMID: 34661475 Clinical Trial.

Acellular human corneal matrix sheets seeded with human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells integrate functionally in an experimental animal model.

Alio del Barrio JL, Chiesa M, Garagorri N, Garcia-Urquia N, Fernandez-Delgado J, Bataille L, Rodriguez A, Arnalich-Montiel F, Zarnowski T, Álvarez de Toledo JP, Alio JL, De Miguel MP.Exp Eye Res. 2015 Mar;132:91-100. doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2015.01.020. Epub 2015 Jan 24.PMID: 25625506

Long-term visual prognosis of corneal and ocular surface surgery in patients with congenital aniridia.

de la Paz MF, Alvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, Barraquer J.Acta Ophthalmol. 2008 Nov;86(7):735-40. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2008.01293.x. Epub 2008 Jun 20.PMID: 18631333

[Interferon alpha 2β, partial keratectomy and amniotic membrane transplant for the treatment of a recurrent conjunctival squamous carcinoma].

Verdaguer P, Fideliz de la Paz M, Alvarez de Toledo JP, Barraquer RI.Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. 2011 May;86(5):154-7. doi: 10.1016/j.oftal.2011.01.010. Epub 2011 Apr 15.PMID: 21624656 Spanish.

Influence of primary diagnosis and complications on visual outcome in patients receiving a Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis.

de Rezende Couto Nascimento V, de la Paz MF, Rosandic J, Stoiber J, Seyeddain O, Grabner G, Alvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, Michael R.Ophthalmic Res. 2014;52(1):9-16. doi: 10.1159/000358332. Epub 2014 May 14.PMID: 24853485

Fixed-dose combination of 0.1% diclofenac plus 0.3% tobramycin ophthalmic solution for inflammation after cataract surgery: a randomized, comparative, active treatment-controlled trial.

Barraquer RI, Alvarez de Toledo JP, Montané D, Escoto RM, Garcia Torres C, Bennani-Tazzi M.Eur J Ophthalmol. 1998 Jul-Sep;8(3):173-8. doi: 10.1177/112067219800800310.PMID: 9793772 Clinical Trial.

[A new American trypanosomiasis in Argentina; finding of Trypanosoma rangeli (Tejera, 1920) in man and dog].

BORZONE RA, LAPIEZA CABRAL P, ALVAREZ DE TOLEDO JM, AIZEMBERG M.Sem Med. 1950 Jun 8;57(23):993-8.PMID: 15442486 Undetermined Language. No abstract available.

References

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DR ALVAREZ DE TOLEDO – LATEST EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECEIVED

Latest Awards

2023: Prize for Excellence in Refractive Surgery, awarded by the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology. This award recognizes the work of Doctor Álvarez de Toledo in the field of refractive surgery, especially in the treatment of myopia, hyperopia and presbyopia. Doctor Álvarez de Toledo is one of the pioneers in the introduction of refractive surgery techniques in Spain and has contributed to their development and dissemination.

2022: Innovation Prize in Ophthalmology, awarded by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. This award recognizes the work of Doctor Álvarez de Toledo in the development of new surgical techniques for the correction of refractive errors. Doctor Álvarez de Toledo has developed a new surgical technique for the correction of myopia with a femtosecond laser, which offers greater precision and safety than traditional techniques.

2021: Prize for Teaching Excellence in Ophthalmology, awarded by the Catalan Society of Ophthalmology. This award recognizes the teaching work of Doctor Álvarez de Toledo in the training of new ophthalmologists. Doctor Álvarez de Toledo is an associate professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and has taught numerous courses and seminars on refractive surgery. He is a reference in the training of new ophthalmologists in this field.

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A team made up of more than 80 ophthalmologists.

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