Training

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1980 Specialist in Ophthalmology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 1985.

Areas of interest

- Retina- and vitreous-associated pathology – Complex cataracts – Cataracts in vitrectomised eyes – Cataracts in diabetics.

Specialisation

Retina. Her main interest is complex cataract surgery associated with vitreoretinal pathology, cataracts in diabetic and vitrectomised patients.

Professional activities

Resident doctor in the Ophthalmology Department of Vall d’Hebron Healthcare University, Barcelona, from 1981 to 1984.

Ophthalmologist at Cornellà de Llobregat Health Centre (Catalonian Institute of Health) from February to October 1985. Temporary.

Ophthalmologist in the retina/vitreous section of the Ophthalmology Department of Vall d’Hebron Healthcare University from January 1985 to June 1986.

Ophthalmologist at Health Centre 3 of the Catalonian Institute of Health, Barcelona, from December 1985 to September 1986. Temporary.

Ophthalmologist at the Catalonia General Hospital from May 1986 to November 1988.

Ophthalmology staff doctor at Parc Taulí Hospital Consortium in Sabadell from January 1991 to December 1998 (performing Head of Department duties).

Founding member of the IMO in Barcelona in 1993 and director of the Anterior Segment Unit since 1993.

Teaching

Lecturer on postgraduate courses at Vall d’Hebron Healthcare University from 1997 to 2000. She has participated in numerous specialisation and postgraduate courses. She has presented papers at national and international conferences on different aspects of ophthalmology. She organised courses during her time at Catalonia General Hospital and Parc Taulí Hospital Consortium.