Dr. Juan Álvarez De Toledo Elizalde

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery (PhD, Cum Laude), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2015)
  Thesis: “Long-term evolution of astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus: evidence of late recurrence”
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) (2016)
• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology – Specialist in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (FEBOS-CR) (2017)
• Specialist in Ophthalmology, Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer (1992)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Outstanding), Universidad Central de Barcelona (1987)

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the Board, Spanish Society of Implant-Refractive Surgery (SECOIR)
• Member, Cornea Society (Member with Thesis)
• Member, Eucornea
• Member, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Member, Spanish Society of Ophthalmology
• Member, Catalan Transplant Organization (Cornea Transplant Advisory Commission)
• Reviewer for international journals: British Journal of Ophthalmology, The Ocular Surface, European Journal of Ophthalmology
• Editorial Board Member, Annals d'Ophthalmology
• Member of Merit, Barraquer Institute

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Areas of Expertise

• Corneal Surgery and Transplantation (DALK, DSAEK, DMEK)
• Cataract and Presbyopia Surgery
• Refractive Surgery (LASIK, PRK, ICL implantation, corneal cross-linking)
• Anterior Segment Reconstruction
• Ocular Surface Disorders and Amniotic Membrane Transplantation

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Brief Profile

Dr. Juan Álvarez de Toledo Elizalde is a highly accomplished cornea and anterior segment surgeon with over three decades of experience and more than 34,000 surgical procedures performed, including 4,000 corneal transplants. Currently serving as Medical Director at Oftalvist Barcelona, Dr. Juan specializes in cataract, presbyopia, corneal transplantation, and refractive surgery.

After graduating with highest honors from the Universidad Central de Barcelona, Dr. Juan ranked among the top in Spain’s national M.I.R. residency exam and completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship at the prestigious Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer. His academic journey culminated with a PhD (Cum Laude) focusing on long-term outcomes in keratoconus treatment.

A respected educator, Dr. Juan has lectured extensively across Europe, contributing to over 500 presentations at international congresses. His research has led to 83 publications in indexed journals, focusing on innovative approaches in corneal transplantation, refractive surgery, and ocular surface disease.

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Research and Innovation

• Lead investigator and sub-investigator in multiple clinical trials on pharmacological treatments and intraocular lenses
• Recent studies on intracorneal ring segments, keratoplasty, and anterior segment infections
• Publications include advanced techniques in refractive and corneal surgery

Dr. Juan’s Recent Publications include:

• 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
• 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
• Long-Term Anatomical and Functional Survival of Boston Type 1 Keratoprosthesis in Congenital Aniridia Front Med (Lausanne), Álvarez de Toledo Elizalde J, 2021
• Clinical Outcomes of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Implantation of Asymmetric ICRS in Keratoconus With No Coincidence of Topographic and Comatic Axes. Dyer A, De Faria A, Julio G, Álvarez de Toledo J, Barraquer RI, de la Paz MF .2021

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Awards and Recognition

• Recognized speaker at 336 ophthalmology congresses with 576 presentations delivered
• Contributor to ongoing advancements in corneal graft techniques and refractive surgery innovation