Ophthalmologists for Laser for Myopia

Dr Karamitsos Athanasios MD, MSc, PhD, FEBO is an Ophthalmic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate degree in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies with a distinction from the same university. He has specialized for five years in the United Kingdom at the University Hospitals of Cambridge and Newcastle, focusing on diseases of the ocular fundus and specialized surgeries of the retina and macula, complex cataract surgeries, laser treatments, as well as ophthalmic inflammations and their therapies. He also has significant experience with rare ophthalmic cases and syndromes, such as Stickler syndrome. Additionally, he has specialized in OCT technology, Optical Coherence Tomography. Currently, he works as a University Fellow at the 2nd University Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specifically in the Department of Retinal Surgery, treating patients with macular disease, diabetic retinopathy and edema, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, intravitreal hemorrhage, and complex cataract cases. Finally, Dr Karamitsos actively participates with presentations at numerous Greek and international conferences and is a member of the Medical Association of Thessaloniki, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the European Vitreoretinal Society, and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

Dr. Mpouritis Dimitrios is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is a PhD candidate at the same university. He served for three years as an Associate Physician at the "Orasis" Ophthalmology Center. He specializes in ophthalmic surgery, particularly in myopia laser treatment. He manages cases involving macular diseases, retinal disorders, and cataract, with considerable expertise in these areas. He regularly participates in conferences and seminars, ensuring he stays updated on the latest advancements in ophthalmology. Furthermore, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, and the Hellenic Vitreous-Retina Society.

Antoniadou Xristina is an Ophthalmologist who maintains her private practice in Thessaloniki. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Medicine from Comenius University in Bratislava and has completed her Master's degree (Ophthalmic Surgery) at the Medical Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th). The physician has received additional training in Refractive Surgery at the Laboratory of Optics and Vision of the University of Crete and specialized at Agios Dimitrios Hospital in Thessaloniki. She holds a European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO) certification.

Dr. Ksanthopoulou Paraskeui, MD, PhDc, MSc, FEBO, is an Ophthalmic Surgeon, Military Physician - Consultant at the Ophthalmology Clinic & Scientific Director of the Corneal Clinic at the Athens General Military Hospital 401. She maintains a private practice in Cholargos. She is specialized in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery. She has undergone advanced training in Corneal and Anterior Segment Surgery at a specialized Corneal Transplantation clinic in the United Kingdom for three years. Her expertise includes the management of corneal diseases, corneal transplants, cataract surgeries with monofocal, toric, and multifocal lenses, correction of myopia/hyperopia and astigmatism using the latest laser techniques (Trans PRK, Femto LASIK), pterygium surgery with autograft, amniotic membrane implantation, and ocular surface diseases. Her research interests focus on corneal surgery and complex cataract procedures. She has experience in the management of macular diseases, follow-up of patients with glaucoma, and treatment of eyelid disorders.

Stauridis Euaggelos MD, PhD is an Ophthalmologist with private clinics in Acharnes and Chalkida. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Homburg, Germany, and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, as well as retinal and macular disorders. He is affiliated with the Athens Vision Medical Ophthalmology Center, the Attiko Ophthalmology Center, and the Provision Ophthalmology Center. The ophthalmologist has extensive experience in specialized services such as fundus examination, tonometry, and refractive assessment (myopia measurement and prescription of glasses), as well as in cataract, glaucoma, and laser surgeries for myopia, astigmatism, and hypermetropia. Finally, he is a member of the European Board of Ophthalmology, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Cornea Society, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses & Refractive Surgery, and the Hellenic Glaucoma Society.

The Ophthalmic Surgeon in Larissa, Ioannis Aimiliou Zisoulis, maintains a private clinic providing specialized ophthalmological medical services of the highest standards while also serving as the Director of the Ophthalmology Clinic at Iaso Thessaly. He is one of the most experienced cataract surgeons in Greece, with over 18,000 phacoemulsification procedures (cataract surgeries), and operates the most modern and well-equipped laboratory for the diagnosis and treatment of macular diseases. Since 2010, he has been administering FDA and EOF-approved anti-VEGF injections at Iaso Thessaly for macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. In 2015, he installed the first OCT angiography device without contrast injection in Thessaly at his clinic, an examination that forms the basis for guiding modern anti-VEGF injections for patients suffering from wet age-related macular degeneration or diabetic macular edema. The clinic in Larissa is equipped to perform all examinations, including the most specialized ones for glaucoma and glaucoma treatment. The facility houses the complete equipment of a full ophthalmology unit, including an endothelial microscope, YAG laser, corneal topography, fundus cameras, automatic non-contact tonometers (without the use of eye drops), and Plusoptic devices for remote screening of refractive errors in children, even those younger than one year old. Dr. Zisoulis has surgically trained a significant number of ophthalmologists and undertakes the management of every complicated cataract case. He has successfully performed numerous keratoconus procedures, including cross-linking and Kerarings implantation, and conducts all refractive surgeries with great success, aiming to eliminate the need for glasses: femtoLASIK, PRK, phakic intraocular lens implantation (ICL), and refractive lensectomy.

Vardavas Euripidis is an Ophthalmologist and Scientific Director of the Diavgeia Eye Center. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. After completing his mandatory rural service at the Infectious Diseases Hospital of Athens, he specialized in Ophthalmology at the Athens Polyclinic and the Athens Eye Clinic. Subsequently, he attended numerous seminars and medical conferences abroad for several years in order to gain further expertise in contact lens application. He has been involved in contact lens fitting, specifically for keratoconus, since 1973. For this reason, he is considered one of the first and, simultaneously, most experienced contact lens fitters in Greece, having performed over 70,000 fittings throughout his career to date. Additionally, he has contributed to the authorship of a significant number of papers and has spoken at conferences regarding contact lens application following cataract surgery in neonates and children. Furthermore, he has been the main speaker at conferences on myopia correction using Paragon lenses. In 1995, he founded the model Diavgeia Eye Center, which is now considered one of the leading clinics of its kind in Greece. Simultaneously, he collaborates with the Hypapanti Ophthalmology Clinic for cataract surgeries as well as with the Athens Eye Center for Excimer Laser surgeries. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society.

Gkolezakis Spyros is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (Germany), specialized and further trained at the ophthalmology clinic of the Evangelical Hospital Mülheim, and a member of the European Ophthalmological Society FEBO (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology). He has a substantial record of surgical procedures in ophthalmology clinics in Germany (Mülheim, Moers, Bremen, Munich): *** Microsurgery of cataracts and management of their complications *** Treatment of myopia/astigmatism/presbyopia with premium intraocular lens implantation/laser *** Management of retinal detachment and other vitreoretinal diseases (such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, hemorrhages) *** Treatment of macular diseases (age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion). He maintains a private practice at Mavili Square and continues to serve as a permanent surgeon-collaborator at ophthalmology clinics in Bremen and Munich.

Andrianaki Aggeliki is an Ophthalmologist and maintains her private practice in Galatsi. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Geneva. The doctor collaborates with the Athens Ophthalmology Center, the Ophthalmology Clinic of GNA Gennimatas Hospital, and the Evgenidio Hospital. It would be remiss not to mention her particular clinical interests in surgical ophthalmology, myopia laser treatment, cataract surgery, glaucoma, macula, and corneal dry eye disease.

Tsoumpris Ioannis MD, FEBO is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with a private practice in Glyfada. He is also a scientific associate at the Macular Institute and at the Modern Medifirst Polyclinics of Alimos. He holds the European Diploma in Ophthalmology "Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology." Dr. Tsoumpris completed his specialization at the 251 General Air Force Hospital and at the "Athens Ophthalmology Clinic." He possesses extensive experience in ocular diseases, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. He has publications in Greek and international journals and continuously attends numerous conferences aimed at ongoing education and professional development in his field. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society, the Hellenic Society of Vitreoretinal Diseases, and the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Nasikas Vasileios MD, MSc, FEBOphth is a Surgical Ophthalmologist specializing in Refractive Surgery, specifically laser surgery for refractive disorders (myopia, hypermetropia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and their combinations). He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holds a Master's degree in Ophthalmic Imaging from Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, he obtained the European Diploma of Ophthalmology FEBOphth after examinations in 2017. Notably, he is the only refractive surgeon in Thessaly officially trained by a certified body, the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, having received this specialization through a structured scholarship program in 2019. His involvement in refractive surgery began in 2015 at VEMMO under the renowned professor I. Pallikaris, the pioneer of LASIK. "OCLIU" is located in a comfortable, luxurious facility offering highly specialized medical services. It is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including the latest scientific innovations in ocular imaging, optical coherence tomography, and non-invasive angiography OCT/OCT-a for the diagnosis and monitoring of optic nerve and macular diseases, with a strong investment in human resources. Aspiring to be a model ophthalmic clinic and an example of service provision so that people can see as they deserve, with courage and truthfulness regarding their health.

Ο Σαϊτάκης Γιώργος είναι Χειρουργός Οφθαλμίατρος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Εισήχθη στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών κατόπιν Πανελληνίων εισαγωγικών εξετάσεων. Διετέλεσε υπότροφος του «Γερουλακείου Ιδρύματος» καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια της εξαετούς φοίτησης στην Ιατρική Σχολή, ως αριστούχος εισακτέος και ακολούθως, ως φοιτητής (2005-2011). Ειδικεύτηκε στην Οφθαλμολογία στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Αττικόν’’, με ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στους τομείς του γλαυκώματος και του αμφιβληστροειδούς. Εκπονεί τη διδακτορική διατριβή του (PhD) στο αντικείμενο της Διαβητικής Αμφιβληστροειδοπάθειας στη Β’ Πανεπιστημιακή Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Κατά το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2018-2019, συμμετείχε στην κλινική εκπαίδευση στην Οφθαλμολογία των πεμπτοετών φοιτητών Ιατρικής του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Μετά από πανευρωπαϊκές εξετάσεις στο Παρίσι, απέκτησε τον τίτλο του “Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology, FEBO“. Ακόμη, τον Μάρτιο του 2018, έλαβε την υποτροφία του καθηγητή Οφθαλμολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Harvard "E. Gragoudas“, αφού κατέλαβε την πρώτη θέση σε πανελλήνιες γραπτές εξετάσεις ανάμεσα στους Έλληνες ειδικευόμενους Οφθαλμολογίας, και παρακολούθησε στις ΗΠΑ το ‘’Lancaster Course in Ophthalmology’’,το οποίο διοργανώνεται από το Harvard Medical School και το Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Εν συνεχεία, το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2019-2020, εξειδικεύτηκε στον τομέα της Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας (διάρκεια Fellowship 1 έτος) ως προσκεκλημένος Neuro-Ophthalmology International Fellow στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Harvard, στο νοσοκομείο Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, στην Βοστώνη των ΗΠΑ, υπό την καθοδήγηση των παγκοσμίου φήμης καθηγητών Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Harvard, Dr Joseph Rizzo III και Dr Dean Cestari. Κατά την παραμονή του στις ΗΠΑ, o κος Σαϊτάκης συμμετείχε με εργασίες στο Συνέδριο Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας της Βορείου Αμερικής (NANOS) και ανέλαβε ερευνητικά projects στο πεδίο της νευρο-οφθαλμολογικής προσβολής στην ‘’IgG4-related disease’’, συνεργαζόμενος με τον φημισμένο καθηγητή Ρευματολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου του Harvard, Dr John Stone. Είναι κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) «Οπτική και Όραση» του Βαρδινογιάννειου Εργαστηρίου Μεταμοσχεύσεων και Μικροχειρουργικής του Οφθαλμού (IVO) και της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης, αποφοιτώντας από το διετές πρόγραμμα με τον υψηλότερο βαθμό. Είναι, ακόμα, κάτοχος του Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος (MSc) «Διοίκηση Υπηρεσιών Υγείας και Διαχείριση Κρίσεων» του Πανεπιστημίου Πελοποννήσου (2017). Κατά το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2013-2014, εκπαιδεύτηκε στον τομέα της Γενικής Οφθαλμολογίας στην Οφθαλμολογική Κλινική του Πανεπιστημίου Ludwig-Maximilian’s (L.M.U.), Μόναχο της Γερμανίας. Εργάστηκε, επίσης, ως Ερευνητικός και κλινικός συνεργάτης στο Ελληνικό ΄Ίδρυμα Υγείας (Hellenic Health Foundation) υπό την εποπτεία της Καθηγήτριας των Πανεπιστημίων Αθηνών και Harvard κας Αντωνίας Τριχοπούλου στα προγράμματα ‘’Consortium on Health and Ageing: Netwotk of Cohorts in Europe and the United States” και ‘’Υδρία’’. Eίναι ιδρυτικό μέλος της Διεθνούς Εταιρείας Έρευνας της Αλληλεπίδρασης Ψυχικών και Σωματικών Νοσημάτων. Έχει συμμετάσχει σε σημαντικό αριθμό ξένων και ελληνικών συνεδρίων, καθώς και ξενόγλωσσων και ελληνικών δημοσιεύσεων. Τέλος, διατελεί Διευθυντής του τμήματος Νευρο-Οφθαλμολογίας στο Athens Eye Hospital.

Alatsaki Myrsini is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and maintains a private clinic in Marousi. She holds a Medical Degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized at the University Ophthalmology Clinic of Athens, where she served as a scientific collaborator in the Department of Refraction and Strabismus for two years. She trained in Refractive Surgery for the correction of Myopia, Astigmatism, and Hyperopia through the American Academy of Ophthalmology and holds a Fellowship from the BEMMO Institute of Optics and Vision. She completed additional training in Cataract Surgery at Erasmus Hospital in Brussels. She holds a Master’s degree in Aesthetic Medicine from the University of Camerino in Rome and Turin, with a specialization in Non-invasive Blepharoplasty, lower eyelid bags, and other eyelid disorders. She performs laser surgeries at the OMMA Ophthalmological Institute and the Athens Refractive Center. She collaborates with the Central Clinic of Athens for Cataract Surgeries. She regularly attends national, European, and Pan-American conferences. Finally, she is a member of the European and Greek Society of Intraocular Lenses and Refractive Surgery, as well as SAMNAS, the Society of Aesthetic Medicine and Non-invasive Surgery.

Lakidis Ophthalmology, whose Scientific Director is Lakidis Vasilis - Ophthalmologist, in collaboration with his son Lakidis Antonis and associates, is an ophthalmology center located in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a degree from the same university, and has undergone advanced training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and at the University Clinic of Cologne in the management of complex retinal and choroidal diseases. He possesses extensive professional experience in prominent hospitals and university clinics, such as Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, where he worked as a scientific collaborator for 8 years, and the Ophthalmology Clinic of Democritus University of Thrace, where he served as a scientific advisor for 5 years. At his ophthalmology center, together with his associates, they provide services across the full spectrum of ophthalmology, including refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, corneal diseases, posterior segment diseases, eyelid disorders, neuro-ophthalmology, preventive ophthalmology, general ophthalmology, minimally invasive blepharoplasty, cataract treatment, ophthalmic inflammations, and glaucoma.

Dr. Mpagkakis Antonis is an Ophthalmic Surgeon and operates an ophthalmology clinic in Rethymno, Crete. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and obtained his specialty in Ophthalmology at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocratio." He received training in cataract surgery using the latest techniques, as well as in the examination and monitoring of children and infants. He has conducted research related to glaucoma patients and specialized in bloodless blepharoplasty using the PLEXR method. In his clinic, he utilizes various lasers such as YAG Laser (for secondary cataract, acute glaucoma) and Argon Laser (for retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy). He served as Treasurer of the Ophthalmological Society of Crete for five years. Finally, Dr. Mpagkakis is a member of both international and Greek Ophthalmological Societies and has participated in numerous conferences.

Dr Xaritoudis Georgios MD, PhD, FEBO is an Ophthalmologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and obtained his specialty while completing his doctoral thesis—focusing on the management of choroidal melanoma—at the Charité University Clinic, Campus Benjamin Franklin, in Berlin. The physician has developed extensive clinical experience at a clinic in Hanover, Germany, and is certified by the European Board of Ophthalmology (Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology, FEBO). With significant expertise in all aspects of modern ophthalmology, he provides personalized ophthalmic medical services and, in collaboration with leading private clinics, performs surgical treatment of any ophthalmological condition, applying the most reliable and advanced methods. In the welcoming and pleasant environment of his practice, he manages every case related to his scientific specialty, always fostering trusting relationships with his patients.

Toulia Paraskeui MD, FEBO is an Ophthalmologist who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in ophthalmology. In her private practice, every patient, regardless of age, can receive information regarding optic neuropathies and their management. She provides services such as refractive assessment, fundoscopy, tonometry, glaucoma screening, cataract and macular degeneration evaluation, retinoscopy for refractive errors in children, and contact lens fitting. Additionally, working at the Athens Eye Clinic, the ophthalmologist has gained clinical and surgical experience in surgical cases while also focusing on pediatric ophthalmology and the management of diabetic eye disease using new techniques. To date, she has participated in numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops, investing in the continuous education in her field of specialization. Finally, she was awarded first prize in the examinations for the trainee courses of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society.

Gerakidis Mixalis is an ophthalmic surgeon who maintains a private practice in the Syntagma area. He completed medical studies at Comenius University as well as optics-optometry at the University of West Attica. He specialized at the Athens Eye Hospital. He successfully participated in the European Ophthalmology Board examinations and obtained the title of Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO). Since February 2024, he has been pursuing postgraduate studies entitled: "Management of Refractive Errors and Refractive Surgery," which addresses the latest advances in laser myopia procedures. During his specialization, he gained clinical experience in numerous ophthalmic conditions such as refractive abnormalities, glaucoma, macular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, keratoconus, as well as surgical experience in cataract, keratoconus, and laser myopia procedures. In his career as an optician-optometrist, he encountered a wide range of keratoconus cases involving the application of specialized contact lenses aimed at improving vision and acquired experience in alleviating symptoms in patients suffering from refractive errors and diplopia. His practice is equipped with the most advanced ophthalmological equipment for the diagnosis and monitoring of all eye diseases.