Ophthalmologist ·
Dexeus University Hospital , Barcelona, Spain
20 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Spanish , English
Dr. Joan Casado is a renowned ophthalmologist working at the Instituto Oftalmologico Quironsalud Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain. He obtained his medical education from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He then went on to obtain his specialty in Ophthalmology in August 1997 after completing his residency at the Barraquer Ophthalmological Center (Barcelona). He has also served as the deputy doctor of the Ophthalmology Service of the Mútua de Terrassa Hospital.
Dr. Joan Casado has been a numerous specialized publication in ophthalmology and has participated in various research groups. He has also been a teacher at the Barraquer University Institute and the Terrassa University School of Optics. He specializes in vitreous-retinal surgery for a small incision and new treatments in maculopathies, participating in the most leading research groups nationally and internationally.
Some of the conditions treated by opthalmologist Dr Joan Casado include:
Diabetic Retinopathy, Dry eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis are common eye conditions treated by ophthalmologists. The treatment for dry eye is based on the suggestion of an ophthalmologist Treatment options may include proper dieting, medications, and surgery. Some treatments for drye eyes focus on reversing a condition that's causing your dry eyes.
You must see an opthalmologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:
It is important to go for routine eye examinations to diagnose the condition. If you have not undergone an eye examination for more than one year, you must consult your eye doctor. It is important to remain aware of the warning signs which can help you make the right decision for your eyesight.
The working hours of doctor Joan Casado are 10 am to 5 pm. The average work hours of the doctor is 47 hours per week.
Ophthalmologist Joan Casado has performed a wide range of procedures. Some of the popular procedures performed by the doctor include:
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.
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Dr. Joan Casado has more than 20 years of experience in his field.
He specializes in vitreous-retinal surgery for a small incision and new treatments in maculopathies, participating in the most leading research groups nationally and internationally.
Yes, Dr. Joan Casado provides online video consultation through MediGence.
It costs 606 USD to consult online with Dr. Joan Casado through MediGence.
Dr. Joan has been a part of many internationally recognized medical societies.
Whenever you have any problem related to vision or other related problems such as redness in eyes or watery secretion then an eye specialist needs to be referred to.
He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your inquiry. A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.
An ophthalmologist helps improve patients’ vision by testing the eyes in order to diagnose and treat disorders. Some ophthalmologists specialize in eye surgery to correct and fix eye problems. An ophthalmologist can provide the same services as an optometrist, such as prescribing eyeglasses as well as contact lenses to treat vision problems. If you have an eye problem such as cataracts or any other conditions that would require surgical treatment, an ophthalmologist is a suitable doctor to address your problem. Though an ophthalmologist generally treats eye-related problems, they may also offer consultation for conditions that are not linked to the eyes. They also take part in scientific research to find new treatment methods.
An opthalmologist may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of eye conditions:
Eye exams are critical because severe eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy may have minimal symptoms until the condition has progressed. An eye exam involves a number of tests to check your vision and eye diseases. An opthalmologist will perform a series of tests to find out the eye problem and will recommend a treatment plan.
Some of the signs you need to visit an ophthalmologist include:
The above-listed signs and symptoms signal that you need to consult an eye specialist who will diagnose the condition and start suitable treatment. They may tell you to undergo a number of eye tests to diagnose the condition. They also talk to other specialists about your condition and will start the best treatment.
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Glaucoma in general involves the disorder of the eye that damages the optic nerve of the patient. Surgery is performed to lower the pressure inside the eye. There are different types of surgeries that are performed according to the requirements: