Best Doctors in Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo — TOP 5

Dr. Ermal Dida is an ophthalmic surgeon at Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. He specializes in refractive vision correction and aesthetic oculoplastic procedures. Dr. Dida founded the Dida Roka Eye Clinic. He also serves as a surgical consultant for international-affiliated eye services.

• Performs laser vision correction, entropion repair, and ptosis correction.
• Treats complex eye conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, and keratoconus.
• Works at the first hospital in Kosovo to offer TransPRK SmartSurface laser technology.
• Provides consultations in six languages, including Albanian, German, and Serbian.

Dr. Arsim Hajdari is the Chief Clinical Officer at Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina. He has treated over 30,000 patients and performed 4,000+ TransPRK laser procedures. Dr. Hajdari is a pioneer in Kosovo for laser-guided cross-linking and Beovu injections. He holds a PhD in Ophthalmology and lectures at the University for Business and Technology.

• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the European Society of Retina Specialists.
• Specializes in refractive surgery, vitrectomy, and oculoplastic procedures.
• Introduced IPL therapy for dry eye and TransPTK for corneal irregularities to the region.
• Presented research on Brolucizumab outcomes at EURETINA Athens.

Dr. Agon Rrusta has performed over 10,000 successful anterior and posterior segment eye surgeries. He is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. Dr. Rrusta is a PhD candidate specializing in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. He won an SOE Grant for training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

• Specializes in LASIK, Trans PRK, and complex eyelid procedures like blepharoplasty.
• Treats diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and ocular oncology cases.
• Member and presenter at major societies including EURETINA, ASCRS, and the AAO.
• Holds certifications in selective laser trabeculoplasty and wetlab phaco surgery.

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina. He specializes in touchless TransPRK and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. He trained at the University Clinical Center of Sarajevo. Dr. Rizvanolli focuses on laser vision correction for patients with thin corneas. He works at the first clinic in Kosovo to offer TransPRK SmartSurface technology.

• Performs non-invasive surface ablation to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Treats progressive corneal diseases using laser-assisted cross-linking protocols.
• Expert in therapeutic laser procedures and keratoconus diagnosis.
• Educates the public on eye disease prevention through health campaigns.

Dr. Afrim Vuçitërna is an ophthalmologist at Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina. He specializes in anterior segment diseases and general eye care. He has served in Kosovo’s public healthcare system for over three decades. Dr. Vuçitërna treats conditions ranging from cataracts and glaucoma to complex retinal issues.

• Treats cataracts, keratoconus, and strabismus in adults and children.
• Expert in neuro-ophthalmic examinations and corneal pachymetry.
• Member of the Kosovo Chamber of Doctors.
• Works at an AAO-affiliated hospital treating 15,000 patients annually.