Photorefractive keratectomy in Dr Nikolaos I Dervenis MD, MSc, PhD, FEBO - Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

The clinic is proud to have Dr. Nikolaos I. Dervenis, MD, MSc, PhD, FEBO, as a substantive Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. Dr. Dervenis specializes in Modern Cataract and Retina Surgery, Laser Eye Surgery, and General Eye Conditions. He is one of the few Ophthalmic Surgeons who have completed post-residency fellowship training in major United Kingdom Eye Hospitals for anterior (cataract, etc.) and posterior (retina, etc.) segments of eye surgery.

Dr. Dervenis regularly performs high-volume cataract surgery, receiving several referrals from other ophthalmologists for routine and complex cases (only-eye patients, brunescent cataracts, small pupils, angle closure, vitrectomised eyes, etc). He regularly uses Premium Intraocular Lenses, incorporating the latest technology on the field in his practice. Dr. Dervenis has performed over 4000 cataract surgeries in his career.

He also performs high-volume retina surgery (straightforward and complex), receiving regular referrals from a vast network of ophthalmologists for several eye conditions such as Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Holes, Vitreous Haemorrhages, Retinal Detachments, Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lenses, etc. Dr. Dervenis has performed over 1,500 vitrectomies in his career.

Dr. Dervenis is a highly experienced and skilled Ophthalmic Surgeon dedicated to providing his patients with the best possible care. He is a valuable member of the clinic's team, and we are proud to have him on board.

He performs anterior segment (LASIK, PRK, capsulotomy, iridotomy etc.) and posterior segment (retinopexy, panretinal photocoagulation, macula laser) of the eye laser surgery. 

Dr. Dervenis has completed comprehensive training in the UK at St James's University Hospital (Leeds), Western Eye Hospital (London), Sussex Eye Hospital (Brighton), Moorfields Eye Hospital (London), Peterborough City Hospitals and St Paul's Eye Unit (Liverpool).

He is active in research, serving as a Principal Investigator in Research Studies, publishing in Ophthalmology Journals, and lecturing in National and International Opthalmology Conferences.