BARRAQUER OPHTHALMOLOGY CENTER
About the Foundation, it was created in 2003 by Professor Joaquín Barraquer, alongside Dr. Rafael and Dr. Elena Barraquer, who took a further step in the vocation to help everyone as equals. Therefore, they have created this foundation in order to provide eye treatment to populations in depressed areas of the world.
BARRAQUER OPHTHALMOLOGY CENTER was founded in 1941 and is a private organization dedicated to research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye diseases, providing comprehensive eye care to patients worldwide.
The team consists of 30 highly qualified ophthalmologists, which are divided into areas of different specializations, providing their patients an individualized treatment according to their needs. Each year, more than 100, 000 consultations take place, generating 9,000 surgical procedures and 5,000 laser treatments. Barraquer is one of the leading eye clinics in the world.
Internationally, the clinic stands as a center of reference in corneal transplants, besides being the first center in Spain to implement the revolutionary new chip for artificial vision: the Argus II. The clinic center also houses the first eye bank in Europe, founded in 1962 by Professor Barraquer.
BARRAQUER OPHTHALMOLOGY CENTER offers a 24 hours emergency room so you can be treated at any time. They have all the necessary tools and high tech operating room, as well as seven boxes for LASIK surgery. There is multiple waiting rooms, and the cafeteria is located on the top floor.
