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 Institutewhere he and his team meet patients every day with one common mission. To get the best possible vision and the best possible quality of life afterwards.
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 both more advanced and gentler. For example, just a few years ago, corneal transplants involved sutures in the eye to secure the new cornea in place. Today, with the new technology I’m specially trained in – which I learned in the Netherlands – we can “adhere” the cornea using a special gas, thereby avoiding the need for stitches. So the surgery has become much less uncomfortable for the patient.
In addition, we offer a range of high-quality lenses, allowing us to achieve optimal vision with great precision, for example, if a patient is undergoing surgery for cataracts.
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 correct! I focus on the very best technology from the most reputable companies, including those from Switzerland. På den måde kan jeg opretholde standarden, fordi jeg både har fokus på løbende uddannelse af personalet og udvikling af klinikkens tekniske kvalitet, der så går op i en højere enhed, til gavn for patienten.
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