Dr. Carlos Verges Roger

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Carlos verges is a distinguished physician working at the Instituto Oftalmologico Quironsalud Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain. He obtained his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona in 1980. He then shifted to Boston to pursue research in ophthalmology and then got a Ph.D. in Biology at Harvard University. After this, he served as a Fellow at Cornea in the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye, and Ear Infirmary. He specializes in cataract surgery, cornea transplant, and presbyopia laser surgery.  

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Carlos Verges has been a part of many international articles written in renowned medical journals. He has done extensive research work at Harvard University as well. He is currently also a member of the Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (SSRI, AAO). He still does research work at the UPC as of today as well.

Conditions treated by Dr. Carlos Verges Roger

One of the eminent ophthalmologists, Dr Carlos Verges Roger treats a variety of conditions with high success rates. The conditions treated are as follows::

• Correction of Myopia
• Diabetic Retinopathy. Retinal Detachment. Vitreous Hemorrhage.
• Corneal Injury
• Hyperopia
• Fuchs' Dystrophy
• Astigmatism
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• Keratoconus

The treatment for dry eye is decided after an opthalmologist performs tests and evaluates the severity of the disease. The treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. The doctor might use certain antibiotics for bacterial conjunctivitis. Antibiotics might lessen the duration of the infection.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Carlos Verges Roger

Eye conditions can produce different symptoms and these can differ from person to person. Some of the signs and symptoms of different types of eye conditions include:

• Blurred vision
• Floaters
• Severe eye pain
• The foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye
• Change in vision or sudden loss of vision
• Watery and red eyes

If you did not have an eye examination for more than one year, you must consult your opthalmologist. You should remain aware of some warning signs of eye problems as this can help you take the required steps for the health of your eyesight. In some cases, detached retina and onset of glaucoma, quick intervention is required to minimize the permanent vision loss.

Operating Hours of Dr. Carlos Verges Roger

Dr Carlos Verges Roger is available for consultation between 10 am and 5 pm. The average working hours of the doctor are 47 hours a week.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Carlos Verges Roger

The popular procedures that Dr.Carlos Verges Roger performs are listed below:

• Vitrectomy
• Macular Degeneration Surgery
• LASIK

LASIK is the most common type of eye surgery that fixes issues with the way the eyes focus. It could be an alternative to glasses and contact lenses. During this surgery, a special kind of cutting laser is utilized to change the shape of the clear tissue in the cornea to improve vision.

Qualification

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona (1980)
• PhD in Biology from Harvard University, with Doctoral Thesis on Tear Secretion Mechanisms.
• Fellow in Cornea in the Department of Ophthalmology at Harvard.
• Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (1985)
• Fellow in Eye Pathology at Moorfield Eye Hospital in London and the Hospital de Dieu de Paris (1986)
• Master's degree in Hospital Services Management from ESADE (1990)
• Bachelor of Philosophy (1995)

Past Experiences

• Founder and Director of the Advanced Ophthalmological Area (present)
• Head of Service at the Institut Universitari Dexeus.
• Head of Service of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Hospital del Mar de Barcelona.
• Head of Previous Segment Section at the Provincial Clinical Hospital of Barcelona.