Dr Atencia
Your Retina and Vitreous Specialist
Dr. César Atencia
Ophthalmologist – Retinologist.
Medicine: Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla) Ophthalmology: Universidad del Sinú (Cartagena)
Retina and Vitreous Surgeon – Phacorefractive Surgery.
Subspecialist in Retina and Vitreous: Atlantic Laser Unit, ULA (Barranquilla)
Observership in Vision Sciences (Retina and Uvea), Fernández-Vega University Institute, Oviedo, Spain.
Observership in Pediatric Retina (Retinoblastoma), Garrahan Children's Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The eyes are essentially the window to the soul; vision is the act of seeing, but also of expressing. Every day we do our best to help you see better.
Dr. Cesar Atencia N.
Academic Works
- Atencia C, Romero L, Ropero J, Parra Y, Abdala C. Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Ocular Hypertension Following Retinal Detachment Surgery. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. PAAO, Cancún – Mexico. 2019.
- Atencia C, Pacheco L. Indirect Ophthalmoscopy with Smartphone: Telemedicine in Ophthalmological Analysis and Diagnosis. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. PAAO, Cancún – Mexico. 2019.
- Atencia C, Carreño S. Pigmented Floating Vitreous Cyst: A Surprise in the Clinic. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. PAAO, Cancún – Mexico. 2019.
- Atencia C, Ríos H, Rodríguez F. Vitreoretinal Traction Syndrome. Colombian Society of Ophthalmology (SCO). Colombia. 2018
- Atencia C, Abdala C, Arrascue S, Rueda J. Results of Retinal Detachment Surgeries Performed by Fellows at the Clínica Unidad Laser del Atlántico. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. Lima, Peru. 2017
- Arrascue S, Abdala C, Atencia C, Rueda J. Experience with Intravitreal Ozurdex Implantation at a Healthcare Provider Institution in Barranquilla. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. Lima, Peru. 2017
- Rueda J, Arrascue S, Atencia C, Abdala C. Results of Retinal Detachment Surgeries Performed by Fellows Compared to the Head of the Department. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. Lima, Peru. 2017
- Atencia C, Abdala C, Arrascue S, Bueso D. Atypical Presentation of Presumed Ocular Toxoplasmosis in an Adolescent. Case Report. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. Lima, Peru. 2017
- Castro M, Arrascue S, Atencia C, Abdala C. Unmasking Ocular Syphilis. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. Lima, Peru. 2017
- Arrascue S, Abdala C, Atencia C, Rueda J. Effects of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation (Ozurdex) on Intraocular Pressure in the Treatment of Macular Edema. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. Lima, Peru. 2017
- Atencia C, Izquierdo M, Abdala C. Incidence of Acute Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Therapy Without Topical Antibiotic Prophylaxis at the Atlantic Laser Unit Ophthalmology Clinic. National and International Congress of Ophthalmology. Colombian Society of Ophthalmology (SCO). Cartagena, Colombia. 2016
- Atencia C, Rangel CM, Izquierdo MA, Merayo J. Sjögren’s Syndrome Associated with Peripheral Neuropathy, Adie’s Tonic Pupil, and Raynaud’s Phenomenon. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology and Colombian Society of Ophthalmology. Bogotá, Colombia. 2016
- Atencia C, Ortega S, Villareal V, Gutiérrez K. Central Serous Chorioretinopathy at the Cartagena Ophthalmological Clinic (Colombia). Colombian Society of Ophthalmology. Colombia. 2016
- Atencia C, Royero A, Ramos E, Bechara R. Molecular Detection of Microbial Agents in Patients Diagnosed with Infectious Keratitis at the Cartagena Ophthalmological Clinic (Colombia). Colombian Society of Ophthalmology. Colombia. 2016
- Rangel CM, Atencia C, Merayo-Lloves J, Fernández-Vega Sanz A. Presumed Latent Ocular Tuberculosis Diagnosed with the Positive QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Test in an HLA-A29-Positive Patient. British Medical Journal Case Reports. 2015
- Atencia C, Rangel CM, Merayo J. Optic Neuritis Secondary to Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis. Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology. Bogotá, Colombia. 2015
Medical and scientific associations
Socoftal
Colombian Association of Ophthalmology
Acorev
Colombian Association of Retina and Vitreous
Euretina
European Society of Retina Specialists
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