Instituto de Córnea S.A.S.

Leaders in corneal and refractive surgery in Colombia with more than 35 years of experience.

Our Story

Instituto de Córnea S.A.S. was founded in Bogotá to offer the most advanced technology in corneal transplants and refractive surgery. For more than 35 years we have been pioneers in Colombia, the first to implement techniques such as SMILE-PRO, PRESBYOND, and the first center to adopt Carl Zeiss’ VisuMax 800 technology.

We are recognized nationwide as a reference center in corneal surgery, with a strong commitment to ethical, human, and personalized care. Our mission is to deliver treatments of the highest quality, using state-of-the-art German technology and international standards.

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Human-centered care

Personalized, ethical care for every patient.

German technology

State-of-the-art Carl Zeiss equipment.

Pioneers in Colombia

First to introduce smile-pro, presbyond, and VisuMax 800.

Dr. Alberto Chacón Aponte - Director Médico
Medical Director
“My commitment is to restore my patients’ quality of life through technological innovation and exceptional human care.”
- Dr. Alberto Chacón Aponte
Medical Director & Founder

Dr. Alberto Chacón Aponte

Specialist in Cornea, Ocular Surface & Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmologist with more than 35 years of experience, pioneering advanced corneal transplant and refractive surgery techniques in Colombia. Founder of Instituto de Córnea S.A.S., he has dedicated his career to innovation and excellence in vision care.

Education

  • Medical Doctor – Universidad del Rosario
  • Ophthalmology Specialist – Central Military Hospital of Bogotá
  • Fellowship in corneal disease and surgery – University of Puerto Rico
  • Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO).

Achievements

  • Pioneer in smile-pro and presbyond techniques
  • First center in Colombia with the VisuMax 800
  • More than 15,000 successful surgeries
  • National reference in corneal transplants

Specialties

Corneal transplants SMILE-PRO refractive surgery Keratoconus Corneal crosslinking PRESBYOND

Our Medical Team

Highly qualified specialists committed to excellence.

Dr. Mario Osorio Chacón
Cornea Specialist

Dr. Mario Osorio Chacón

Ophthalmologist specialized in cornea and refractive surgery

Cornea subspecialist with fellowship training in Miami

Education:
  • Medical Doctor – Universidad del Rosario (1985)
  • Ophthalmology Specialist – Hospital San José, Universidad del Rosario (1990)
  • Fellowship – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami (1991)
  • Advanced training – University of Texas Hermann Hospital, Houston (1992)
Areas of expertise:
Comprehensive care Refractive surgery Laser surgery Cornea Colombia network
Memberships:

Member of the Colombian Society of Ophthalmology, the American Association of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, the Colombian Association of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Colombia, and associate member of the Ophthalmology department at Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá.

Dr. Egon Laverde
Ophthalmologist

Dr. Egon Laverde

Ophthalmologist

Specialist in general ophthalmology with extensive experience.

Education:
  • Medical Doctor – Universidad Nacional de Colombia (1998)
  • Ophthalmology Specialist – Fundación Universitaria San Martín (2005)
Focus areas:
General ophthalmology Ocular pathologies Technological advances Medical conferences
Experience:

He has broad experience in ophthalmology and regularly participates in congresses focused on technological advances and treatments for ocular pathologies.

Dra. Carol Guayacán
Ophthalmologist

Dr. Carol Guayacán

Ophthalmologist

Specialist in ophthalmology.

Education:
  • Medical degree – Fundación Universitaria Ciencias de la Salud (2006)
  • Ophthalmology specialization – Universidad del Rosario, Fundación Oftalmológica Nacional (2017)
  • Postgraduate in Glaucoma – Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina Santa María de Buenos Aires (2016)
Areas of expertise:
General ophthalmology Cataract and Refractive Surgery Glaucoma Ocular diagnostics Medical treatment
Experience:

Provides comprehensive, specialized care to patients with diverse ocular conditions, with years of experience in clinical and surgical glaucoma management.

Dra. Mónica Castillo
Optometrist

Dr. Mónica Castillo

Optometrist

Optometrist specialized in PRESBYOND patient monitoring and personalized visual rehabilitation.

Education:
  • Optometry degree – Universidad de La Salle (2008)
  • Specialist in refractive applications
  • PRESBYOND training directly by Carl Zeiss
  • Trained in ophthalmological diagnostic techniques
Areas of expertise:
Refractive Applications PRESBYOND Diagnostic Exams PRESBYOND Protocols
Experience:

Specialist in refractive applications with PRESBYOND training directly by Carl Zeiss. Has theoretical and practical training in PRESBYOND protocol implementation, as well as training in diagnostic exams. Provides specialized follow-up for PRESBYOND patients with comprehensive and personalized care.

Dra. Yenny Soler
Optometrist

Dr. Yenny Soler

Optometrist

Specialist in diagnostic and therapeutic support.

Education:
  • Optometry degree – Universidad de La Salle (1996)
  • Diploma in Primary Eye Care – Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina (2001)
Areas of expertise:
Diagnostic support Therapeutic support Primary eye care Visual assessment
Experience:

Over 23 years of experience providing diagnostic and therapeutic support, managing preoperative and postoperative follow-up for refractive and cataract surgery patients, and delivering comprehensive visual rehabilitation.

Dra. Angélica Moscoso
Optometrist

Dr. Angélica Moscoso

Optometrist

Specialist in diagnostic support and continuing education.

Education:
  • Optometry degree – Universidad de La Salle (1997)
  • Diploma in Primary Eye Care – Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina (2001)
Areas of expertise:
Diagnostic support Therapeutic support Contact lenses Professional development
Experience:

Extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic support. Participates regularly in continuing education events including refractive surgery seminars for optometrists, national and international optometry congresses, preventable blindness symposiums, contact lens courses, and ophthalmology conferences. Currently serves as an optometrist at Instituto de Córnea.

Dr. Ernesto Ortega
Contact lens specialist

Dr. Ernesto Ortega

Contact lens specialist

Expert in advanced contact lens fitting.

Education:
  • Optometry graduate – Universidad de La Salle
  • Professor with more than 45 years of experience in the field of optometry
  • Author of “Interpretación de la topografía corneal”, “Adaptación de lentes de contacto rígidos”, and “Adaptación de lentes de contacto en córneas irregulares”
Areas of expertise:
Contact lenses Orthoptics Scleral lenses Custom corneal lens fittings
Experience:

Extensive experience fitting specialty contact lenses for complex cases, including keratoconus and other corneal irregularities. Skilled in interpreting diagnostic exams for precise lens calculations and managing postoperative care for corneal transplant patients. Mastery in fitting lenses of different diameters—small, medium, and scleral—selecting the best option for each patient’s ocular condition. Also serves as a lecturer, sharing knowledge with future eye-care professionals.

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