Daniela Giraldo OchoaOphthalmology
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5+
Years of experience
820+
Patients attended
813+
Satisfied patients
559+
Procedures completed
5+
Years of experience
820+
Patients attended
813+
Satisfied patients
559+
Procedures completed
Dr. Daniela Giraldo Ochoa is an ophthalmologist with an additional specialization that is unique in her field: a Diploma in Ocular Genetics from the Catholic University of Argentina (2024) — the only ophthalmologist at KURBUO with formal training in genetic eye diseases. She earned her medical degree from Universidad CES (2013) and specialized in ophthalmology at the University of Antioquia (2021). She practices in Sabaneta, Antioquia — a municipality in the southern metropolitan area of Medellín, Colombia, with excellent access via the regional transportation system. Her practice encompasses general ophthalmology, LASIK and PRK refractive surgery, cataract and presbyopia surgery, surgical management of pterygium, chalazion, eyelid and conjunctival tumors, aesthetic botulinum toxin treatment around the eyes, and dry eye management. A verified specialist at KURBUO, she is the platform's second ophthalmologist and the only one focused on ocular genetics for patients from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Dr. Giraldo Ochoa practices from a medical conviction that defines her entire practice: preventive medicine is the most important medicine. Her philosophy integrates comprehensive visual health management — pharmacological, surgical, and genetic — with a deeply personalized approach in which every consultation is, above all, a space for active listening. She believes that an excellent physician-patient relationship is not an adjunct to medicine — it is its foundation. For her, understanding the patient's concerns, context, and expectations before any intervention is as important as the procedure itself. This preventive and personalized philosophy is especially valuable for patients from the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean who arrive with incomplete prior diagnoses, a family genetic history of eye diseases, or simply seeking a high-level second ophthalmological opinion in Colombia that goes beyond symptomatic treatment toward a deep understanding of health.
Dr. Giraldo Ochoa works with a comprehensive clinical methodology that begins with a thorough medical history and ophthalmological examination to determine the most appropriate plan of action in each case. For refractive surgery, she offers LASIK and PRK (from $1,800 USD) to eliminate dependence on glasses and contact lenses for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. In cataract and presbyopia surgery, she restores vision with advanced intraocular lenses. In pterygium surgery (from $800 USD), she removes abnormal conjunctival tissue that invades the cornea, improving both vision and eye appearance. She also administers periorbital botulinum toxin (from $400 USD) for aesthetic rejuvenation of the eye area, and manages dry eye with personalized pharmacological protocols. Her training in Ocular Genetics enables her to identify hereditary factors in conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal dystrophies. Consultation from $90 USD, with teleconsultation available on KURBUO.
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What is the most requested procedure in your practice?
Cataract surgery in patients over 50 with a multifocal intraocular lens implant, refractive surgery (PRK) for young patients who wish to stop wearing glasses or contact lenses, and prescriptions for glasses for all ages and contact lenses.
What sets you apart from other doctors in your specialty?
The strong rapport I have built with my patients, the trust established from the very first contact, and the assurance that I work with the most advanced technology in consultations and surgery. I am constantly updating my knowledge and pursuing continuing education in general ophthalmology and new surgical techniques.
What is the estimated recovery time for your most common treatments?
It will depend on the surgery performed. Postoperative rest after cataract surgery is normally 1 week, but patients begin to notice an improvement in their vision from the 1st day. After refractive surgery, they can return to their daily routine with some restrictions after the 3rd day.