Cristina Abascal Azanza

Dr. Cristina Abascal Azanza serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Navarra's Faculty of Medicine and as a Clinical Collaborator in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Clinic of Navarra. Her expertise focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive pathologies of the eyelids, orbits, and tear ducts, with clinical fellowship training at James Cook Hospital (UK) and prior specialization at Columbia University and Buenos Aires institutions.

Education:

• Graduated in Medicine from the University of Navarra (2011)
• Specialist in Ophthalmology from the Navarra Hospital Complex (2018)

Her research centers on advancing oculoplastic, orbital, and lacrimal system surgery through innovation in reconstructive techniques and artificial intelligence integration. As a PhD candidate at the University of Navarra, her dissertation "Artificial Intelligence in Oculoplasty" bridges computational methods with clinical ophthalmology to enhance surgical precision and outcomes in eyelid and orbital reconstruction.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the European Society of Ophthalmology (FEBO), Paris 2018

Dr. Abascal has authored 7 peer-reviewed publications and presented 31 conference papers internationally, reflecting active contributions to oculoplastic research. Her specialized training pathways—including fellowships at Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute and Ophthalmological Consultants in Buenos Aires—demonstrate a commitment to global knowledge exchange in ophthalmic surgery, while her current UK fellowship further develops expertise in complex orbital reconstruction.