The project has allowed the development of a telemedicine tool and an algorithm based on Artificial Intelligence that would facilitate the automatic detection of signs of glaucoma from retinographies (fundus images).
Spanish public TV programme, called La Ciencia de la Salud, interviewed Dr. Alfonso Antón, head of the Department of Glaucoma of the ICR. This programme shares the life and stories of patients and interviews doctors to show a human and pedagogical view of healthcare and medicine. During the programme, Dr. Antón explained clearly and precisely […]
This week saw the Spanish Glaucoma Society (SEG) Congress, held in Valencia. Dr. Alfonso Anton, Head of the Glaucoma Department at ICR, addressed the conference to discuss the ways in which new technologies are changing glaucoma surgery. These technologies enable recovery times to be reduced and allow for less invasive procedures than traditional surgery. Glaucoma, […]
The European Glaucoma Society is a society aiming to promote networking and knowledge exchange between glaucoma specialists from all Europe, as well as spreading scientific knowledge among ophthalmology professionals. On June 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd, the city of Prague (Czech Republic) hosted the 12th congress of the society, in which Dr Alfonso Antón Head […]
Glaucoma affects one million people in Spain and it is the one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Even though the disease is incurable, it is true that 90% of blindness cases caused by glaucoma could be avoided by means of early detection and an appropriate treatment. The risk of developing glaucoma increases […]
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an important disease because it is common and potentially serious. Approximately 1.5% to 2% of the population over 40 years of age suffers from it and its incidence increases with increasing age. It is the second leading cause of blindness in our population. Nevertheless, this blindness could be avoided by […]
C/ Ganduxer,117
08022 Barcelona See map
C/ Pau Alcover 67
08017 Barcelona See map
C/ Cerignola, 14
08022 Barcelona See map
C/ Del Nord, 77
08221 Terrassa See map
C/ de l'Escorial,148
08024 Barcelona See map
Passeig Bonanova, 22
08022 Barcelona See map
C/ Mandri, 63
08022 Barcelona See map
Telephone number +34 93 378 23 19
Emergencies phone number: +34 93 418 72 27
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Telephone number (+34) 93 378 23 19
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 8 am to 9 pm. Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm.
Telephone number +34 93 736 34 40
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Telephone number 902 10 10 50
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday mornings from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Telephone number 934 34 09 25
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Telephone number +34 93 434 27 70
Do you have any questions?
Contact us or request an appointment with one of our Glaucoma specialists.