Kafetzi Despoina

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