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Education

• 2022-now: PhD. “Clinical Applications of Optical Aberration Measurements in Ophthalmology”

• 2012-2013: MSc. Clinical Optometry

• 2008-2012: Bachelor of Optometry (B. Optom)

Career Path:

• 2021 - now Hospital Universitario Fundacion Jiménez Díaz (SPAIN)

• 2017 - 2021 Hospital Universitario Ruber Juan Bravo (SPAIN)

• 2014 - 2017 Clínica Oftalmológica Central Ocular (SPAIN)

• 2013 - 2013 Interoptica SL (SPAIN)

Projects

• IOL calculator formulas (SRKT, Haigis, HofferQ and Haigis) (Excel, Python)

• IOL constants optimization tool (Visual Basic & Python)

• Webscraping tool for IOL calculation (Python)

• Double Angle Vector Diagram for astigmatism analysis (Matlab & Python)

• Image quality metrics analysis for optical wavefront (Python)

• Zernike polynomial fitting tool (Python)

Book Chapters

• Analysis of the refractive outcomes of a state-of-the-art monofocal toric intraocular lens: Precizon toric. In: Current Topics in Optometry SIYO2019. 2019. pp. 163–171.

• Toric intraocular lenses in patients undergoing keratoplasty. Manual of Astigmatism 2022. pp. 38–43.

Scientific Articles

Web of Science profile

• Velarde-Rodriguez G, Garcia-Onrubia L, Sánchez-Lozano A, et al. Clinical impact of intraocular lens tilt and decentration: a cross-sectional study. BMC Ophthalmol. 2025;25(1):585.PubMed

• Velarde-Rodriguez G, Belda-Para C, Velasco-Ocaña M, et al. Vision and Quality of Life in Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy Using a Prototype Aberrometer: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Ophthalmol. 2025;19:3681-369. PubMed

• Lorenzana-Blanco N, Velarde-Rodríguez G, Corte-Alonso S, García-Sandoval B, Jiménez-Alfaro I, Alejandre-Alba N. Optimizing IOL calculation in triple-DMEK: Data from a real-life cohort. J Optom. 2025;18(2):100551. ScienceDirect

• Martinez-Enriquez E, Velarde-Rodríguez G, Alejandre-Alba N, et al. Postoperative intraocular lens tilt from preoperative full crystalline lens geometry using machine learning. Biomedical Optics Express. 2025;16(4):1439-1456. OPTICA

• Belda-Para C, Velarde-Rodríguez G, Marichal-Hernández JG, et al. Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy evaluation using a high-resolution wavefront sensor. Sci Rep. 2024;14(1):20369. Published 2024 Sep 2. PubMed

• Belda-Para C, Velarde-Rodríguez G, Velasco-Ocaña M, et al. Comparing the clinical applicability of wavefront phase imaging in keratoconus versus normal eyes. Sci Rep. 2024;14(1):9984. Published 2024 May 1. PubMed

• Lorenzana-Blanco N, Velarde-Rodríguez G, Corte-Alonso S, et al. Risk of Intraocular Lens Opacification After Endothelial Keratoplasty for Different Intraocular Lens Models: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study. Cornea. 2023;42(7):797-804. PubMed

• Velarde-Rodriguez G, Belda-Para C, Velasco-Ocaña M, et al. Ultra-High Resolution Optical Aberrometry in Patients with Keratoconus: A Cross-Sectional Study. Ophthalmol Ther. 2023;12(3):1569-1582. PubMed

• Alejandre N, Pérez-Merino P, Velarde G, Jiménez-Alfaro I, Marcos S. Optical Evaluation of Intracorneal Ring Segment Surgery in Keratoconus. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2022;11(3):19. PubMed

• Gil A, Hernández CS, Pérez-Merino P, et al. Assesment of the QuickSee wavefront autorefractor for characterizing refractive errors in school-age children. PLoS One. 2020;15(10):e0240933. Published 2020 Oct 28. PubMed

International Scientific Meetings:

• “Optimizing Triple-Dmek Iol Calculation: Data From A Real-Life Cohort”. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. 2024. Spain.

• “Objective refractions comparison assessed from wavefront aberrations on keratoconus eyes. Congresso Internacional de Optometria e Ciências de Visão” Universidade do Minho. 2024. Portugal.

• “High-resolution wavefront analysis in keratoconus applying new astrophysics technology: a cross-sectional study” European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. 2023. Portugal.

• “Intraocular lens constant optimization in cataract surgery before Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty and in triple DMEK, aberrometric and geometric results– a comparison between 5 and 6 mm optical zones”. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. 2020. Marruecos.

• “Surgically induced astigmatism based on refractive corneal parameters” European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. 2020. Marruecos.

• “120º intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) in keratoconus: refractive, aberrometric and geometric results” European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. 2019. Francia.

• “210º intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) in keratoconus: refractive, aberrometric and geometric results – a comparison between 5 and 6 mm optical zones”. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. 2019. Francia.

• “Analysis of Refractive Outcomes of a Next-Generation Monofocal Toric Intraocular Lens: Precizon Toric” Symposium of Young Optometrists, International Congress of Young Optometrists. 2018. Spain.

• “Comparison of Refractive Outcomes in Cataract Surgery Using 2.4 mm and 3.3 mm Diameter Keratometry Taken with Nidek AL-Scan” OPTOM, General Council of Opticians-Optometrists. 2018. Spain.

• “Surgically induced astigmatism correlation with geometrical corneal properties after cataract surgery. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons”. 2017. Portugal