Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer

Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer is one of the most prestigious eye surgery centers in the world, founded in 1941 by Professor Joaquín Barraquer — widely regarded as the father of modern refractive surgery. Located in the heart of Barcelona, the Barraquer clinic has pioneered numerous ophthalmological techniques over three generations, including keratomileusis (the precursor to LASIK), phacoemulsification advances, and corneal microsurgery innovations that have transformed eye care globally. The center occupies a purpose-built facility spanning over 7,000 square meters, equipped with the most advanced ophthalmic technology available. This includes femtosecond laser platforms for cataract and refractive surgery, OCT angiography, corneal topography, wavefront aberrometry, and a state-of-the-art eye bank for corneal transplantation. Barraquer performs over 15,000 surgical procedures annually across the full spectrum of ophthalmology. Specialties include LASIK and PRK refractive surgery, premium intraocular lens implantation, complex cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment (including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery), vitreoretinal surgery, oculoplastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and corneal transplantation. The center houses its own research institute, the Instituto Barraquer, and the Barraquer School of Ophthalmology, training eye surgeons from around the world. Barraquer has treated royalty, heads of state, and patients from over 100 countries. Its international patient department offers services in Spanish, English, French, Arabic, and Russian, with comprehensive travel coordination, luxury accommodation recommendations, and seamless post-operative follow-up programs. The clinic maintains JCI accreditation and ISO 9001 certification for quality management.