ONLINE APPOINTMENT

Medical Staff

Dra. Distefano, Laura

Membership number 42195
CITA ONLINE

Ophthalmologist specializing in:

  • Cataract
  • Retina-Vitreous

Languages

  • Español
  • Inglés

Qualification and training

Bachelor of Medicine

  • National University of Asuncion

Specialized in ophthalmology

  • Autonomous University of Barcelona

Training

Work experience

  • Retina and vitreous specialist and researcher at Vall d’Hebron Hospital
  • Subspecialist in uveitis and hereditary retinal dystrophies at the
    Vall d’Hebron Hospital
  • Collaborator at Vall d’Hebron Research Institute for
    inflammatory diseases and hereditary retinal dystrophies

Others

Publications

  • 2024. Familial Mediterranean Fever-Associated Retinal Vasculitis: A Rare Manifestation
    Successfully Managed with IL-1 Pathway Inhibitors.Ocul Immunol Inflamm.
  • Laura; José; Alexander; Laura; Raphael; Anna; Eric; Marten. 2023. Multiresistant Candida Endophthalmitis Treated with Intravitreal Caspofungin: A Case Report. Ocul Immunol
    Inflamm. pp.1-5.
  • 2023. Ocular involvement in adult and pediatric patients with monogenic
    autoinflammatory diseases: a Spanish multicentre retrospective study. Clin Exp Rheumatol.
  • 2022. Efficacy and safety of Intravitreal Aflibercept Vs Verteporfin Photodynamic Therapy in a Caucasian Population with Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Ophthalmologica. 245-1, pp.80-90.
  • 2021. Fundus flavimaculatus-like in myotonic dystrophy: a case report. BMC ophthalmology.
  • Zarranz-Ventura J; Romero-Nuñez B; Bernal-Morales C; et al; Zapata MA. 2020. Differential response to intravitreal dexamethasone implant in naïve and previously treated diabetic macular edema eyes. BMC Ophthalmology. 20-1, pp.443
  • Andrade RA; Moll-Udina A; Martin R; Cilveti E; O will rise; Distefano L; Garcia-Arumi J. 2020. Retinal Vasculitis Secondary to Durvalumab. Case Rep Ophthalmol. 11-2, pp.161-166
  • Bove-Alvarez, M; García-Arumí, C; (3/8) Distefano, L; Guell, J.L. Grey, O; Mateo, C; Corcostegui, B; García-Arumí, J. 2019. Comparative study of penetrating keratoplasty and vitreoretinal surgery with Eckardt temporary keratoprosthesis in ocular trauma versus non-trauma patients. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. Berlin New York: Springer-Verlag, c1982-. 257-11, pp.2547-2558. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-019-04420-0
  • Zarranz-Ventura, J; Sala-Puigdollers, A; Velazquez-Villoria, D; et al; Adam, A; (6/9) Distefano, L. 2019. Long-term probability of intraocular pressure elevation with the intravitreal dexamethasone implant in the real-world. PLoS One. San Francisco, CA: Public Library of Science. 14-1, pp.e0209997. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209997
  • 2018. Effects of Topically Administered Neuroprotective Drugs in Early Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy: Results of the EUROCONDOR Clinical Trial.
  • (1/4) Distefano, LN (AC); García-Arumí, J; Martínez-Castillo, V; Boixadera, A. 2017. Combination of Anti-VEGF and Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Macular Edema: A Review. J Ophthalmol. Hindawi Publishing Corporation. 2407037. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2407037
  • Fonollosa, A; Martinez-Indart, L; Artaraz, J; et al; White, A; (15/17) Distefano, L. 2016. Clinical Manifestations and Outcomes of Syphilis-associated Uveitis in Northern Spain. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. Elsevier. 24-2, pp.147-152. https://doi.org/10.3109/09273948.2014.943349
  • García-Arumí, J; (2/3) Distefano, L; Quijano, C. 2015. Endoresection of a high equatorial choroidal melanoma. Retin Cases Brief Rep. Hagerstown, MD : Wolters Kluwer Health, c2007-. 9-1, pp.30-32. https://doi.org/10.1097/ICB.0000000000000081
  • García-Arumí, J; (2/5) Distefano, LN; Fonollosa, A; Quijano, C; Corcostegui, B. 2015. Management of Vision-Threatening Complications of Vasoproliferative Tumors of the Retina. Ophthalmic Res. Hong Kong: United Culture Development (China) Co. Limited. 54- 1, pp.34-40. https://doi.org/10.1159/000430955
  • García-Arumí, J; Martínez-Castillo, V; Boixadera, A; et al; Figueroa, MS; (9/14) Distefano, L. 2013. Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treatment guidelines. Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol. Elsevier. 88-1, pp.11-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oftal.2011.10.013
  • 2012. Epiretinal membrane after pars plana vitrectomy for primary pseudophakic or aphakic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: incidence and outcomes.

Medical Staff

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Real patient reviews

Maria Jose Tigse Montero (77 years)
Sondaje de vías lagrimales

"The hospital has always treated me well, and I especially refer to Oculis and Dr. Rácana, who has given me quality care, obtaining very good results with my tear ducts."

Eizabet Porcel (29 years)
Revisión de urgencia

"I have been treated very well, the check-up was very complete and the treatment was quite effective. Problem resolution 10/10."

Consolación Bocara Loka: daughter of the patient Matilde Loka Becha (82 years)
Revisión oftalmológica

"My mother could no longer see in one eye. She had surgery and has managed to regain her vision. Between the reception staff, the optometrists and Dr. Segovia, we have felt comfortable and calm at all times. I congratulate them for such good care."

Ana Maria Sole Cutillas (64 years)
Intervención de cataratas

"I had surgery on both eyes for work reasons and I was very scared. However, everything was perfect, everything was more than ideal, the attention of the staff and especially that of the Doctor. The postoperative period was also very good. I have not stop recommending it."

Eileen Gonzalez Acevedo (50 years)
Revisión oftalmológica

"Excellent treatment, the doctor explains everything carefully and with care. I recommend him 100%.”

Josefina Goméz Mayo (73 years)
Cirugía de estrabismo ADULTO

"I couldn't be more grateful to Dr. Monés. Before, I couldn't even do basic things properly, like going down the stairs or pouring myself a glass of water. Now the quality of my vision, and therefore my life, has changed greatly for the better."

Elisabet Luceno Gracia, mother of Nil Soto Luceno (7 years)
Cirugía de estrabismo pediátrica

"A magnificent intervention and Dr. Monés was a great professional. I was very nervous about the surgery, but she and her team managed to make us feel confident and everything went great. In addition, Nil's recovery was very quick and favorable."

Manuel Esmoris Mallo (77 years)
Intervención de cataratas

"Good professional and very friendly treatment, with very positive results. I am satisfied!"

Adela Ayala Peralta (50 years)
Vitrectomía + Cirugía de Catarata

"I am very happy with the surgery. I felt that my vision loss was getting worse every day and that scared me. But Dr. Farrando, thanks to his closeness and his explanations, managed to calm me down and make me understand that everything was going to get better. The operation was worth it, many thanks to Dr. Farrando and his entire team."

Deogracias Rodríguez (66 years)
Cirugía de Catarata

"From the beginning, all the professionals have been attentive, friendly, and have explained the operation to me clearly. My experience has been really good, as if I had won the lottery: I had very poor vision and the operation was a great relief."

Victor Ribera Rius (31 years)
Cirugía de Cataratas

"I am really satisfied with the whole process of my operation. Thank you for your attention!"

Vicente Garcia Must, father of Alaitz Garcia Gonzalez (10 years)
Cirugía de estrabismo pediátrica

"The whole process went very well, both the surgery and the previous organization. We are very happy."

Manuel Oliveros Rodriguez (31 years)
Revisión oftalmológica

"Quick availability for visits, proximity and professionalism."

Montserrat Fuentes Marti (66 years)
Intervención de cataratas

"The surgeries were performed quickly and everything went very well."