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Doctor in Vision Sciences from the University of Oviedo (Spain). Specialist in Ophthalmology, University of Antioquia (UDEA). Supra-specialist in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. Specialist in University Teaching, Autonomous University of Bucaramanga (UNAB). Doctor, University of Antioquia (UDEA).
Founder of the FOSCAL medical complex, the Virgilio Galvis Ophthalmological Center and the special health free zone medical complex FOSCAL INTERNACIONAL/ FOSUNAB.
Pioneer in the country in refractive surgery (with excimer laser and phakic intraocular lenses). Recognized expert with more than 30 years of experience in anterior segment surgery, including phacoemulsification surgery with advanced technology intraocular lenses.
Dedicated to teaching and researching the latest technological advances. Recognized as Senior Researcher by Minciencias, Colombia.
Author of more than 30 scientific articles published in national and international journals and co-author of three books in the area of ophthalmology.
Research interests
- Segment surgery
- Phacoemulsification surgery with advanced technology intraocular lenses
- Refractive surgery
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Research Doctorate in Surgery and Medical-surgical Specialties, University of Oviedo
Dec 2012 → Oct 2017
Specialization Postgraduate in university teaching, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
Jan 1996 → Jan 1997
Specialization Postgraduate in previous segment, Clínica Barraquer S.A.
Jan 1980 → 1981
Medical Specialty Ophthalmology, Universidad de Antioquia
Jan 1973 → Dec 1975
Bachelor, Medicine, Universidad de Antioquia
Jan 1965 → Jul 1971
Keywords
- RE Ophthalmology
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Desarrollo de un topógrafo corneal portátil: confiabilidad de las medidas
Prada Rocha, A. M. (PI), Amado Forero, L. J. (CoI), Tello Hernández, A. (CoI) & Galvis Ramirez, V. (CoI)
Clínica FOSCAL, Centro Oftalmológico Virgilio Galvis, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
15/04/24 → 15/10/25
Project: Research › Applied Research
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Repetibilidad de múltiples parámetros corneales determinados con el tomógrafo corneal híbrido MS-39, incluyendo el mapa gaussiano y el espesor epitelial, en ojos normales y con queratocono
Galvis Ramirez, V. (PI), Tello Hernández, A. (CoI), Villamizar Portilla, S. J. (Asesor) & Giron Diaz, J. M. (Estudiante de pregrado y/o miembro de semillero)
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Centro Oftalmológico Virgilio Galvis, Clínica FOSCAL
15/04/24 → 15/10/25
Project: Research › Basic Research
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SATISFACCIÓN DEL PACIENTE CON LA REFRACCIÓN REMOTA REALIZADA POR UN ABORDAJE DE TELE-OPTOMETRÍA
Tello Hernández, A. (PI), Galvis Ramirez, V. (PI) & Carrillo Ovalle, N. (Estudiante de pregrado y/o miembro de semillero)
Project: Semilleros de Investigación
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REPETIBILIDAD DEL PERFIL DE PROGRESIÓN PAQUIMÉTRICO DETERMINADO CON EL TOMÓGRAFO CORNEAL HÍBRIDO MS-39, EN OJOS NORMALES Y CON QUERATOCONO
Tello Hernández, A. (PI), Galvis Ramirez, V. (PI) & Giron Diaz, J. M. (Estudiante de pregrado y/o miembro de semillero)
Project: Semilleros de Investigación
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Comparación de la refracción subjetiva con un dispositivo semi-automatizado (Chronos, Topcon) y los resultados del examen realizado por un examinador humano experto con un foróptero digital (CV-5000, Topcon)
Tello Hernández, A. (PI), Galvis Ramirez, V. (PI) & Carrillo Ovalle, N. (Estudiante de pregrado y/o miembro de semillero)
Project: Semilleros de Investigación
Research output
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Letter Regarding: Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty as Treatment for Late-Onset Interface Fluid Syndrome After Laser In Situ Keratomileusis
Tello, A., Galvis, V., Peralta-Olaya, M. & Estevez-Ramírez, C., 1 Jan 2025, In: Cornea. 44, 1, p. e1Research output: Articles / Notes › Scientific Article › peer-review
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Assessing Fuchs Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy Using Artificial Intelligence-Derived Morphometric Parameters From Specular Microscopy Images
Prada, A. M., Quintero, F., Mendoza, K., Galvis, V., Tello, A., Romero, L. A. & Marrugo, A. G., 1 Sep 2024, In: Cornea. 43, 9, p. 1080-1087 8 p.Research output: Articles / Notes › Scientific Article › peer-review
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Clinical History Method versus Corneal Tomographers in Estimating Corneal Power after
Tello, A., Galvis, V., Arba-Mosquera, S., Morales, R., Otoya, V., Villamizar, S. J. & Serrano, S. E., 2024, In: Ceska a slovenska oftalmologie : casopis Ceske oftalmologicke spolecnosti a Slovenske oftalmologicke spolecnosti. 80, Ahead of print, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Articles / Notes › Scientific Article › peer-review
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Corneal findings in Marfan syndrome
Galvis, V., Niño, C. C., Suarez, J. V. & Tello, A., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal Francais d'Ophtalmologie. 104364.Research output: Articles / Notes › Letter › peer-review
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Determination of progressive endothelial cell loss after posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation
Tello, A. & Galvis, V., Dec 2024, In: International Ophthalmology. 44, 1, 195.Research output: Articles / Notes › Letter › peer-review
Press/Media
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Alberto Montoya Puyana: "I am pleased to have been able to serve the community"
22/04/21
1 item of Media coverage
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