Ophthalmology

"We boast the experience and innovation to provide the best assistance for any eye disorder with a multidisciplinary team that covers all areas of ophthalmology".

DR. ALFREDO GARCÍA LAYANA
DIRECTOR. OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Department of Ophthalmology, with its two headquarters in Pamplona and Madrid, is a leading centre for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

A distinguished characteristic of the University of Navarra is the excellent human quality owing to its specialists of great prestige and their medical care, teaching and research activities, which are typical of an avant-garde university centre such as ours.

Our specialists participate in important national and international research projects, some of which facilitate the application of safe and innovative treatments. 

The department has consolidated its position as a national and international reference in its specialty thanks to the extensive experience of our team of professionals.

We cover all ocular processes, both in the diagnosis and treatment of adults and children patients. We offer innovative pharmacological and surgical treatments, with the best diagnostic means, focused on the safety and entire satisfaction of our patients.  

At the Navarra location, we have an ophthalmological emergency service 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Furthermore, after your discharge from hospital, if you have any doubts or problems, we will attend to you at any time.

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Do you need a remote second opinion?

Our professionals will provide you with a medical evaluation without you having to leave your home.

Specialised units for better medical care

IN NAVARRE AND MADRID

  • Premium Lenses

  • Biological drugs in collaboration with the Rheumatology Service for the treatment of severe uveitis.

OCULOPLASTICS

PAEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY

OTHER AREAS

  • Adult strabismus

  • Neuroophthalmology

  • Clinical Optometry

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The Retina Unit

Composed of a multidisciplinary team with a combined experience of almost 20 years in retinal pathologies.

It also has the most precise and innovative laser techniques for safe and effective treatment at its disposal.

The cornea and eye surface unit

The Clinic is a pioneer in corneal transplants with excellent results and a success rate of 75%.

Due to its extensive experience, it has one of the longest follow-ups of patients treated by corneal transplants with stem cells

DIAGNOSIS AND PERSONALIZED TREATMENT

Comprehensive assistance

Equipped with the latest technology, the Ophthalmology Department has the technical and human resources necessary to provide comprehensive and specific care for each patient.


Specialised Nursing

We have a highly specialised team dedicated to providing medical care and monitoring of the eye.


Clinical Optometry

Technical personnel for the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies that involve a significant visual reduction.

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Experimental operating room

We are one of the few centres that have a microsurgery laboratory for the improvement of clinical practice.

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Why choose the Clinic?

  • Over 25 years of experience.
  • Experts in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular pathologies.
  • With the security and guarantee proper to a prestigious hospital.

Our team of professionals

Over 20 years of experience in the research of pathologies associated with the retina.

Research
Experimental Ophthalmology Laboratory

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over 65.

We are carrying out a research project with the aim of advancing our knowledge on the most prevalent retinal diseases in order to study both their prevention and treatment.

Participation in these trials provides patients with new possibilities by allowing access to the latest therapeutic advances