Barraquer Eye Hospital (Barcelona, Spain) is specialized since 1941 in the treatment of eye diseases.
Each year, Barraquer Eye Hospital deals with more than 100,000 consultations, carries out some 15,000 surgical interventions and 5,000 laser treatments. These figures put Barraquer among the largest ophthalmological hospitals in the world.
Experience
At an international level, Barraquer Eye Hospital stands out as the number one centre of reference for corneal transplants (300 transplants per year). It houses the first eye bank in Europe. Barraquer trains has research collaboration agreements with the leading ophthalmological laboratories for the development of new drugs and instrumentation.
Quality
Barraquer Eye Hospital has 5 equipped operating rooms fitted with the latest technology. It has also 7 laser operating rooms for refractive surgery and the treatment of other eye problems. Barraquer has several quality certificates which guarantee the service offered to the patient. It has a quality management system certificate in accordance with ISO 9001.2008 standard.
Satisfaction
Included among the patients of Barraquer Eye Hospital are the Spanish royal family, foreign rulers and important personalities of the world of art and economics. The high success rate of the procedures carried out results in complete customer satisfaction. Many new patients come to the clinic on the recommendation of previous satisfied patients.
Guaranteed confort
Some of the factors that contribute to patient comfort are mild climate of Barcelona and the excellent Mediterranean diet. Barraquer Eye Hospital is situated in a pleasant environment, in the very centre of Barcelona. It can be easily reached by public transport.
November 2019: Barraquer Eye Hospital is considered the best private ophthalmology hospital in Spain according to the Health Reputation Monitor (MRS).
December 2018: Doctor Elena Barraquer receives the award of excellence from the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.
November 2018: Doctor Jeroni Nadal is appointed president of the Catalan Ophthalmology Society. He is also co-director of the Hope Retinal Implant artificial vision project for which he received the Bist Ignite award.
November 2017: Doctor Elena Barraquer is placed among the 50 best Spanish doctors according to Forbes magazine nº49. Doctor Elena Barraquer is one of the top five ophthalmologists.
September 2017: Professor Rafael Barraquer is appointed President of EVER (European Association for Vision and Eye Research).
Cornea Transplant – Keratoplasty
Lamellar Keratoplasty
Endothelial Cornea Transplantation (DSAEK / DMEK)
Amniotic Membrane
Osteo-odonto Keratoprosthesis (OOKP)
Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) – Artificial Cornea
Cornea Guttata
Fuchs’ Dystrophy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Corneal Crosslinking (CXL or Collagen Crosslinking)
Intraestromal Rings – Intracorneal Annular Segments (Keraring / SAI)
Cataract Surgery
Congenital Cataract
Secondary Cataract – YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Dry Eye
Watery Eyes
Blocked Tear Duct Surgery (Dacryocystorhinostomy DCR)
Retinal Detachment – Vitrectomy Surgery
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Macular Hole
Macular Oedema
Epiretinal Membrane Surgery
Amniotic Membrane Coating
Panretinal Photocoagulation Laser
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
AntiVEGF Injection
Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
Glaucoma – Trabeculectomy
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy – Angle-closure Glaucoma
Optical Neuritis
Myopia / Short-Sightedness
Hyperopia / Long-Sightedness
Laser Eye Surgery for Astigmatism
Refractive Laser Eye Surgery (PRK / LASIK)
High myopia – ICL surgery
Presbyopia
Aniridia
Artificial iris
Blepharoplasty
Ptosis Surgery for Droopy Eyelid
Xanthelasma Removal
Xanthopexy
Chalazion
Eye Infection
Ocular Melanoma
Ocular Tumors
Pterygium
Pinguecula
Strabismus / Squint Surgery
Lazy Eye / Amblyopia
Oculomotor Nerve Palsy
Phthisis – Evisceration & Installation of a Medpor Implant
Uveitis
Specialist in cataract surgery and anterior segment of the eye
Specialist in cataract surgery, glaucoma, corneal transplant, refractive surgery and anterior segment of the ey
The eye specialists at Barraquer Eye Hospital are highly qualified and specialized. This fact guarantees a completely personalized treatment for each patient.
Monographic center specializing in ophthalmology.
33 eye specialists.
100,000 queries – 15,000 surgical operations – 5,000 laser treatments.
First eye bank in continental Europe with more than 170,000 members.
44 beds and 19 day hospital box
5 highly equipped operating rooms
7 laser rooms
If the doctor does not speak your language, we will offer an interpreter free of charge.
To receive a quote, please send us a recent medical report.
Barraquer Eye Hospital
Carrer de Muntaner, 314, 08021 Barcelona (Spain)
Nearest Metro Stations:: Muntaner/ Gràcia