Institut Català de Retina (ICR) is an ophthalmological center of national and international reference, founded more than 35 years ago by Dr. Ramon Martí i Bonet. Its main objectives are the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of diseases of the eyes, the visual system and the ocular adnexa.
ICR stands out not only for having highly qualified professionals but also for having the latest technological advances, both in diagnostic tests and lasers, as well as surgical and therapeutic procedures. Our passion for the care of vision makes us incorporate any novelty that may benefit the patient, provided that this is based on scientific evidence.
The origins of ICR are closely linked to the values of the center and guide its evolution.
We are one of the most active private ophthalmological centers in Europe.
Annual figures 2024:
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C. Ganduxer, 117
08022 Barcelona
How to get there
ICR Headquarters has 38 consulting rooms, 23 optometry rooms, 28 rooms for diagnostic tests and treatments and 5 emergency consulting rooms (open 24/7, all year long).
C. Pau Alcover, 67
08017 Barcelona
How to get there
ICR Pau Alcover building has some consulting rooms of general ophthalmology and eye tests.
C. del Nord, 77
08221 Terrassa
How to get there
The ICR Delegation in Terrassa has ophthalmology consulting rooms, optometry rooms and rooms for diagnostic tests and treatments equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
C. Cerignola, 14
08022 Barcelona
How to get there
ICR Cerignola building is especifically equipped for treatments in the fields of Oculoplastics, Ocular Aesthetics and Neuroophthalmology.
C. de l’Escorial, 148
08024 Barcelona
How to get there
ICR offers a service of ophthalmology with several specializations at Clínica Nostra Senyora del Remei, a hospital located in Gracia, Barcelona.
Pg. de la Bonanova, 22
08022 Barcelona
How to get there
The majority of our patients who require a surgical treatment undergo surgery at the Clínica Bonanova de Cirurgia Ocular, which is also equipped with the necessary technology to perform diagnostic tests.
The clinic has 5 operating rooms: 4 for all types of surgeries (such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, vitrectomies, cornea transplants, palpebral and orbital surgery, lacrimal surgery and pediatric surgery) and an operating room dedicated exclusively to refractive surgery.
Ophthalmological specialties have improved rapidly in recent years, plus new techniques and equipment have been developed and introduced to provide better diagnosis and treatment. ICR has all the necessary equipment to diagnose and treat all eye diseases. The center also has a specific area for complementary tests, with highly qualified staff who provide a personal and individualized treatment.
The Emergency Department has 5 simultaneous consultations aimed exclusively at attending ophthalmological emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In them we have up to 5 ophthalmologists in addition to surgeons available on call.
Located on the ground floor of the ICR headquarters, this department allows us to guarantee complete assistance to patients with visual problems, since we have all the necessary equipment for proper urgent care.
Since its creation, the ICR Emergency Department has enjoyed the trust of our patients, as well as ophthalmologists from all over Catalonia, who have referred their patients here. In addition, we have established agreements with health insurers and with important mutual accidents at work. In this way, medical and surgical care is also offered to those affected by accidents or occupational diseases of the eye.
At ICR we always work with last generation lasers. That is why we have incorporated into our center the latest developments in laser platforms.
The integrated platform WAVELIGHT® Refractive Suite is one of the fastest refractive platforms in the world and has both the WAVELIGHT® EX500 excimer laser and the WAVELIGHT® FS200 femtosecond laser.
The platform features WaveNet™, an integrated computer network, which allows easy transfer of patient data through diagnostic devices. The combination of the best excimer and femtosecond technology with this pioneering software provides faster treatments and better results.
In addition, we have the most advanced microscopes in the world. These microscopes allow us to implant intraocular and Premium lenses (trifocal and toric [astigmatism]) with the highest precision.
We must not forget either the field of research, which is the basis of clinical assistance and the foundation of scientific rigor. In this sense, ICR is one of the few centers accredited by the prestigious European Vision Institut (EVI) to carry out international clinical research studies. Thus, ICR’s research capacity guarantees, promotes and facilitates the investigation of the highest quality and rigor in the field of ophthalmology.
On the other hand, medicine is a science that is constantly changing and evolving, so continuing education is essential. Teaching is a key element with a long tradition at ICR. Proof of this is the extensive calendar of clinical sessions in which our doctors and optometrists participate, as well as the weekly monographic meetings of each department.
In addition, we have consolidated our medical and surgical ophthalmology masters, the training of resident doctors and the teaching of future doctors at the Faculty of Medicine of the International University of Catalonia.
If you have requested your first ophthalmological visit at ICR, here you will find all the information on how to get there, what to bring with you and what will the appointment with the ophthalmologist be like.
At ICR we use the most cutting edge technology, whether for diagnostic tests, surgical procedures or treatment. We are also committed to minimally invasive surgery, which allows for faster patient recovery.
Our medical chart is made up of more than 90 ophthalmologists and it is structured in several specialities, represented by their corresponding departments and special units.
Contact us or request an appointment with our medical team.
