Dr. Javier Cabrerizo - Ophthalmologist
Specialist in ophthalmology, PhD, and founder of Copenhagen Eye Institute.
Dr. Javier Cabrerizo is an internationally recognized specialist in eye surgery with over 15 years of experience in advanced and complex procedures.
As a patient of Dr. Cabrerizo, you will be treated by a surgeon who not only performs procedures but has also helped shape the standards of modern eye surgery in Denmark.
A pioneer in Danish ophthalmic surgery
Dr. Javier Cabrerizo is an internationally recognized authority in ophthalmic surgery, with over 15 years of specialization in complex procedures. As a patient of Dr. Cabrerizo, you will meet a surgeon who does not simply perform treatments, but who has been instrumental in defining the standards for modern eye surgery in Denmark.
During his time as senior consultant at the Department of Ophthalmology at Rigshospitalet Glostrup, Dr. Cabrerizo played a key role in modernising Danish corneal surgery. He was a driving force behind the introduction of the gentle DMEK and DSAEK techniques. These methods make it possible to transplant only the diseased layers of the cornea through microscopic incisions, eliminating the need for stitches and ensuring significantly faster healing and fewer complications for patients.
Surgical expertise and precision
With a personal track record of over 5,000 corneal transplants and more than 10,000 complex eye surgeries, Javier Cabrerizo belongs to an exclusive group of the most experienced surgeons worldwide. His expertise includes:
- Advanced corneal surgery: Specialist in lamellar corneal transplantation (DMEK/DSAEK).
- Cataracts: Surgery with a focus on precision and modern lens technology.
- Vision correction procedures: Advanced laser eye surgery and lens replacement for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Researcher and Educator
Dr. Cabrerizo’s work is deeply rooted in science. He has published more than 30 scientific articles in respected journals and regularly presents his research at international congresses.
His dedication to the field has also led to a position as clinical lecturer at the University of Copenhagen, where he has helped educate the next generation of Danish ophthalmologists. His international experience includes specialised training in countries such as Japan and the Netherlands, ensuring that Copenhagen Eye Institute consistently applies the latest global standards.
Mission: Quality of Vision and Peace of Mind
For Javier Cabrerizo, eye surgery is about more than just technique; it is about quality of life. His mission is to offer tailored solutions where the
His professional authority and medical licensure can be verified at Sundhed.dk, and the clinic’s high patient satisfaction ratings on Trustpilot and Google testify to an uncompromising approach to both quality and ethics.
Overview:
- Founder of Copenhagen Eye Institute.
- Former Senior surgeon at Rigshospitalet, Glostrup.
- More than 10,000 eye surgeries performed.
- Clinical Associate Professor and active researcher with 30+ publications.
- Trained in Spain, the Netherlands, and Japan.
Publication overview of Javier Cabrerizo
August 2017 Anterior Chamber Gas Fill after DMEK
By Javier Cabrerizo and Mark AlbertiChanges in lipidomic profile of aqueous humour in Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (March 2017)
By Javier Cabrerizo, Javier Aritz Urcola, Elena Vecino, Gerrit RJ. MellesOutcome of phacoemulsification after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) (April 2013)By Fayyaz Musa, Javier Cabrerizo, Ruth Quilendrino, Isabel Dapena, Lisanne Ham, Gerrit RJ. Melles
Changes in Color Vision and Contrast Sensitivity After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy (Aug 2014)
By Cabrerizo, Javier & Livny, Eitan & Musa, Fayyaz & Leeuwenburgh, Paulien & van Dijk, Korine & Melles, Gerrit.- Potential Causes of Incomplete Visual Rehabilitation at 6 Months Postoperative After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (July 2013)
By Dapena, Isabel & Yeh, Ru-Yin & Baydoun, Lamis & Cabrerizo, Javier & van Dijk, Korine & Ham, Lisanne & Melles, Gerrit.
