RESEARCH
Dr. Martina Paz Aguilera (Martina Aguilera Zúñiga in scientific publications) conducts research in corneal and anterior segment surgery, with a particular interest in endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in complex cases.
DMEK Surgical Strategy in Aphakic and Vitrectomized Eyes
Güell JL, Aguilera Zúñiga M, Alonso-Reyes H, Moura-Coelho N, Lindez-Pérez E. European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2025;35(1):123–129.
A "guided small bubble" technique that facilitates endothelial corneal transplantation in aphakic or vitrectomised eyes.
A novel use of temporary ICL during DMEK to prevent gas-induced opacification of a scleral-fixated Carlevale IOL
Aguilera Zúñiga M, Güell JL, Gris Ó, Salmoral A, Martín C, Moura-Coelho N. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2025;40:102454.
Use of a temporary ICL as a barrier to protect a hydrophilic intraocular lens from gas during DMEK.
Refractive surprise due to intraocular lens mislabeling: case report
JCRS Open, 2025.
Case report on an uncommon cause of refractive surprise after uncomplicated cataract surgery.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Urgencias en Oftalmología (Ophthalmic Emergencies). Official Report of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology (SEO), 2026.
Llovet Osuna F, Carreras Díaz H (authors). ISBN 978-84-89085-95-4.
Co-author of a chapter in the SEO official report on ophthalmic emergencies.
CONGRESSES AND PRESENTATIONS
44th ESCRS Congress (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons), London, 2026. Invited speaker at the JCRS Online Case Reports Case Report Editors Symposium: "Refractive surprise due to intraocular lens mislabeling".
17th EuCornea Congress (European Society of Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Specialists), 2026. Accepted paper presentation.
23rd Annual Meeting of the Spanish Society of Ocular Surface and Cornea (SESOC), 2026. Co-author of two new DMEK techniques for complex eyes, presented by Dr. José Luis Güell.
"MCC – Manejo de Casos Complejos" (Complex Case Management) course, IMO Grupo Miranza, Barcelona, 2026. Invited collaborator.
PEER REVIEWER
American Journal of Ophthalmology · American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports · Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery – Online Case Reports
ADVANCED SURGICAL TRAINING
DMEK Wet Lab and DALK Wet Lab – UCL Institute of Ophthalmology / Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Corneal Transplant Immersion (PKP and DALK), 1st edition – Clinic Eye Training Center, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Lamellar Corneal Surgery Course (DALK/DMEK) – A Coruña, 2024
Official certification in Artisan/Artiflex/Artiplus lens implantation – Ophtec, 2025
Dry Eye Course – Nordic Pharma in collaboration with Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) – American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2021
ORCID: 0009-0006-5352-3683
