Kafetzi Despoina Opthalmologist
Education & Academic Qualifications
- 2017: MSc in “Ophthalmological Imaging”
- 2015: Approved Ophthalmologic Ultrasound Practitioner under the Auspices of the Greek Ministry of Health
- 2014: Specialty Award in Ophthalmology, Athens
- 2002: Graduate of the 3rd Medical Faculty of “Charles University”, Prague
Fellowship in Societies, Membership in Journal Editorial Committees
Member of the Hellenic Ophthalmological Society
Member of Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery
Member of the Greek Vitro-Retinal Society (GVRS)
Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
Work Experience
Since 2015: Associate of D.T.C.A “HYGEIA”
Since 2015: Private Practice
2015: Unremunerated Training in “Ophthalmic Ultrasound” at the Department of Ultrasound of the Ophthalmologic Clinic at Athens General Hospital “Korgialeneio Benakeio EES” (Erythros Sravros)
2014 – 2015: Unremunerated Attendance, as a specialized Ophthalmologist, in Vitreo-Retinal Department of the Ophthalmologic Clinic at Athens General Hospital “Korgialeneio Benakeio EES” (Erythros Sravros)
2011 – 2013: Medical Resident at the Ophthalmologic Clinic at Athens General Hospital “Evangelismos”
2006 – 2009: Medical Resident at the Ophthalmologic Clinic at Athens Pediatric Hospital “Aghia Sophia”
2004 – 2005: Rural Doctor in Itea’s Health Center
2004: Rural Service at General Hospital of Amfissa
Clinical & Research Interest
Anterior Segment Surgeon
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Lacrimal Apparatus Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Oculoplastic
Refractive Surgery- Laser for myopia, hypermetropia, presbyopia, astigmatism
Recent Publications
The Importance of Fundoscopy in Patients with Blood Malignancies and Solid Tumors of the Eye. D. Kafetzi, A. Bachariou, Nosokomiaka Chronika, 2014;76(1):591-610
The Emergencies in Ophthalmology: Emergencies from internal medicine and neurological causes. D. Kafetzi, Ch. Linardi, Nosokomiaka Chronika, 2013;75(1):31-42
Aphakic Glaucoma in Congenital Cataract Surgery-15 Years Retrospective Study D. Tsamadou, G. Manta, N. Spanou, D. Kafetzi, M Fotopoulou, P. Paikos. Greek Annuals of Ophthalmology 2012;22(49)2: 133-138