Ophthalmology

The research we conduct is primarily clinical and applied. It includes case studies, literature reviews, longitudinal studies, clinical trials, and evaluations of new technologies and treatments. We also collaborate with other clinical teams to investigate the potential ophthalmological toxicity of the drugs under study. Additionally, our research encompasses basic studies on biomarkers and disease mechanisms, as well as innovation in devices and therapies. In summary, we combine clinical, experimental, and technological innovation research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Main lines of research

• Use of machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms in various chronic ocular diseases: glaucoma, AMD (Diaz Cascajosa, Jesus).
• Glaucoma and drainage device surgery (MIGS – Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery) (Tellez Vazquez, Jesus Maria).
• Glaucoma: clinical presentation and surgical indications in a tertiary care center within our healthcare environment. (Loscos Gimenez, Irene Victoria).
• Outcomes of PreserFlo according to the type of collagen matrix used (Duragen vs. Ologen) versus no collagen matrix (Tellez Vazquez, Jesus Maria; Loscos Gimenez, Irene Victoria; Verdú, Alejandro).
• Blebmaker: advancing glaucoma surgical outcomes (Loscos Gimenez, Irene Victoria).
• Idebenone therapy for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. (Castillo Campillo, Lorena).
• Extended depth of focus intraocular lens. (Lazaro Rodriguez, Victor; Gil Arnal, Julian Miguel Angel).
• Outcomes of transcaruncular anesthesia across different ophthalmic surgeries (Sabater Cruz, Noelia; Del Campo Carrasco, Zoraida).
• Evaluation of Immunoglobulins in the Tear Film of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Undergoing Dupilumab Treatment (Sabater Cruz, Noelia; Del Campo Carrasco, Zoraida).
• Evaluation of Intravitreal Treatments in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) (Salvador Miras, Ignacio).
• Evaluation of Intravitreal Treatments in Diabetic Macular Edema (Vela Segarra, Jose Ignacio; Crespi Vilimelis, Jaume; Diaz Cascajosa, Jesus).
• Genotype–phenotype correlation in patients with USH2A mutations: a comparative study of patients with Usher syndrome and non-syndromic retinitis pigmentosa (Luna Marine, Maria Sabina).
• Strabology, surgical management (Rosello Silvestre, Noemi; Luna Marine, Maria Sabina).

Scientific Challenges

• Technological advancements.
• Therapeutic efficacy.
• Optimization of treatments.
• Diagnostic approaches.

Contact

Zoraida del Campo 
ZCampo@santpau.cat