Javier Cabrerizo
Meet the Ophthalmologist who Brought the Transplantation Method to Denmark
We sat down with the ophthalmologist Javier Cabrerizo for a chat about technology, passion and why he believes it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve. Both as a doctor and clinic.
Javier has been a Chief eye doctor and surgeon at the Department of Ophthalmology at Rigshospitalet in Glostrup for a number of years. He is also specially trained in advanced corneal transplants in the Netherlands, and he helped bring the transplant method to Denmark.
Today, he is the owner of Copenhagen Eye Institute, where he and his team meet patients every day with a shared mission. To achieve the best possible vision and the highest quality of life afterward.
An insight into the everyday life of ophthalmologist Javier Cabrerizo
Interviewer: Javier, I know that you emphasize an innovative approach to your profession. Why is that so important?
Javier: I have a strong focus on making sure the clinic is 100% up to date in eye care so that we can offer the most optimal and at the same time the most gentle treatment for the patient.
Interviewer: Why is it so important, if you have to go into detail?
Javier: Partly because medical technology is constantly evolving – becoming more advanced, but also more gentle. For example, corneal transplants a few years ago involved stitches in the eye to secure the new cornea. Today, with the new technology I am specially trained in, in the Netherlands, the cornea can be ‘glued’ in place using a special gas, avoiding stitches. So the operation is much less bothersome for the patient.
In addition, we offer a range of high-quality lenses so that we can target the optimal vision very precisely if the patient needs cataract surgery, for example.
Interviewer: But staying ahead of the curve, isn’t that difficult in a busy practice?
Javier: Yes, that’s right. It has to be planned well. But no matter how busy I am, I simply prioritize educating myself on the latest technologies and thus more gentle treatment options. It is my passion to offer the best professional and most relevant solution for the patient.
Interviewer: In addition to training, you also need some equipment that is quite advanced?
Javier: That’s right! I invest in the very best technology, from the most recognized companies, including from Switzerland. In this way, I can maintain the standard because I focus on both ongoing staff training and the development of the clinic’s technical quality, which then comes together for the benefit of the patient.
Interviewer: I know you’re busy, as I can see that new patients are constantly arriving here at the clinic. So I want to thank you for taking the time to give us a little insight into your everyday life.
Javier: It was a pleasure and thanks for your interest!
Facts about Javier Cabrerizo
- Eye doctor and chief surgeon based in Copenhagen
- Former Chief Eye Surgeon at Rigshospitalet, Glostrup
- Specially trained in corneal transplantation in the Netherlands
- Founder of Copenhagen Eye Institute
- Follow Javier – and Copenhagen Eye Insititute’s work on LinkedIn