Innova Ocular ICO Barcelona was founded in 1989. ICO is an Ophthalmological Institute with over 25 years of experience, located in Barcelona, and has over 2,000 m2 of facilities with the latest technology in diagnostic methods and surgical equipment. It welcomes all outpatient services, emergency and central services. Our medical leaders, Dr Susana Duch (http://www.icoftalmologia.es/en/medical-staff/susana-duch) and Dr David Andreu (http://www.icoftalmologia.es/en/medical-staff/david-andreu), are a true reflection of our commitment to high-quality medicine based on years of experience and excellent patient care.
At Innova Ocular ICO Barcelona, we have a multilingual team of professionals who are fully dedicated to international patient care. The team includes over 34 ophthalmologists and 11 ophthalmological and optometric professionals from all subspecialties
The International Department, composed of five professionals, is responsible for patient care from the moment they first contact our centre to request a medical appointment, whether by phone, email or using our online contact form. It is made up of a medical and assistance team that provides assistance and care services to patients in English, French, Arabic and Italian. The department can also help you organise your stay in Barcelona, if needed: accommodation, airport transfers, accommodation for relatives and accompanying persons, etc.
ICO also provides care for private patients, patients covered by most health insurers and some mutual insurance companies.
Our company has the following facilities:
ICO·1: This covers the Ophthalmology Outpatients Department, 24-hour Emergency Department (365 days a year) and the ICO Club service for private patients. The centre is equipped with the latest technology in 800 m2 of modern, comfortable facilities, housed in a listed building of architectural interest by Barcelona City Council.
ICO·2: Here you will find the Optometry Service Unit and the Paediatric Ophthalmology Unit.
CEM Clinic: Specialised in Ocular Microsurgery, this clinic has Surgical Services and a Diagnostic Testing Unit.
Main Clinical Units
• Glaucoma Specialists
• Cornea & Ocular Surface Unit
• Oculoplastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery• Ocular Diabetes
• High Myopia
• Molecular Genetics
24-hour Emergency Department
At ICO, we pay special attention to our Ophthalmology Emergency Department, and we consider it to be a high added-value service for the patient. During the postoperative period in particular, the patient has the option of receiving care by phone or in-person with an experienced ophthalmologist.
We diagnose and treat everything from mild processes to severe diseases which may even require surgery. The department is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.