Ophthalmologist
Fellowship-trained in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. Vice President of the Asociación Centro Láser and Medical Director of the Fundación Banco de Córneas de la República Dominicana.
About Dr. Batlle Logroño
Dr. Juan F. Batlle Logroño is an ophthalmologist in Santo Domingo, fellowship-trained in cornea and external disease, focused on refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and comprehensive ocular surface care.
A graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine (New Orleans, 2010), he completed his ophthalmology residency at the same institution and his fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami (2015). In 2022, he completed the Medical CEO Program at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
He is Vice President of the Asociación Centro Láser and Medical Director of the Fundación Banco de Córneas de la República Dominicana, where he has led the development of advanced corneal processing techniques, including corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments (CAIRS), and transplant outreach missions for patients with limited financial resources.
He leads the Dry Eye Spa at Centro Láser, a clinic dedicated to diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome with state-of-the-art technology. As a clinical preceptor for the Alianza de Cirujanos Refractivos, he has trained three fellows in advanced refractive surgery.
An active clinical researcher, he leads studies on transepithelial corneal cross-linking and a patented topical medication for persistent epithelial defects, and has presented his work on cross-linking and CAIRS at international conferences.
Areas of care
State-of-the-art laser technology to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
Microincision phacoemulsification and femtosecond laser technology with a full range of premium intraocular lenses.
Fellowship-trained at Bascom Palmer. Management of complex corneal disease and lamellar transplants.
A dedicated clinic with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and a personalized treatment plan.
Liderazgo y cargos
Clinical research
An active clinical study evaluating a novel refractive correction technique that requires no tissue ablation or epithelial removal.
Clinical research with patented intellectual property for treating corneal epithelial defects that do not respond to standard therapy.
A comparative study of two corneal cross-linking protocols to halt the progression of keratoconus, conducted in the Dominican Republic.
Presentations · Congresses
Frequently asked questions
Dr. Batlle Logroño practices as an ophthalmologist at Centro Láser in Santo Domingo. You can request a cornea, refractive surgery, cataract, or dry eye evaluation through the website or via WhatsApp.
He is fellowship-trained in cornea and external disease, with a focus on refractive surgery (LASIK, ReLEx SMILE, PRK), cataract surgery, and comprehensive management of dry eye and the ocular surface.
He earned his medical degree from Tulane University and completed his fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, a world-renowned center for ophthalmology.
CAIRS (corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments) is an advanced technique for keratoconus that reshapes the cornea using donor tissue, without synthetic material, while preserving future treatment options for the patient. Dr. Batlle Logroño has led its development in the country.
Yes. Dr. Batlle Logroño provides medical care in both Spanish and English.
Available at Centro Láser Naco for cornea, refractive, cataract, and dry eye evaluations. Exam, biometry, and a treatment plan in a single visit.
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