Glaucoma
At the Glaucoma Eye Laser Eye Center Athens, all diagnostic examinations for the management and treatment of glaucoma are performed. In addition to pharmaceutical treatment, there are surgical options for managing the condition using the most modern techniques.
Cataract
Cataract surgery today is performed easily, painlessly, and without the need for hospitalization. The patient visits the eye center and, shortly after the procedure, can return home and resume most of their daily activities almost immediately.
Refractive Surgery
The Glaucoma Laser Eye Center Athens guarantees the most advanced, technology-driven diagnostic and surgical approach to refractive errors for the treatment of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, including keratoconus.
Corneal Transplantation
Corneal Transplantation is always the last resort in treating any severe corneal pathology. However, it is a procedure that shows a high success rate of approximately 90%. Once the surgery is completed, vision gradually improves.
Modern Ophthalmology
Glaucoma Laser Eye Center Ophthalmology Clinic
Ophthalmic Surgeon, Athens
The Glaucoma & Laser Eye Center Athens, located in Athens, aims to provide high-quality scientific services through personalized approaches for the optimal management of ophthalmic patients with anterior segment eye problems (cataract, corneal diseases requiring transplantation, correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, keratoconus) and macular diseases.
Cataract treatment, correction of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and corneal conditions—such as keratoconus or diseases requiring transplantation—are diagnosed and treated using the latest surgical techniques.
Special emphasis is placed on patients suffering from glaucoma, a condition that, if not properly managed, can lead to complete vision loss. Continuous collaboration with the referring and treating physician is maintained to determine the stage of glaucomatous damage—using all modern imaging methods (visual field testing, OCT, GDx)—and to plan further treatment.
The correct surgical choice from available procedures (trabeculectomy and its variations, deep sclerectomy, MIGS: Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery, SLT, XPRESS, MOLTENO, AHMED valves) on a fully specialized, individualized basis for each patient’s problem is the only way to prevent visual disability when medical therapy cannot halt the progression of glaucomatous damage.
Today, simultaneous treatment of cataract and glaucoma is safely feasible for a large proportion of patients when both conditions coexist.
In every case, following any imaging assessment or surgical treatment of anterior segment disorders—whether or not coexisting with glaucoma—support and ongoing collaboration with the treating ophthalmologist are a core part of our approach.
Located in the heart of Athens at 21 Maiandrou Street, with the most modern diagnostic equipment, we support patients and ophthalmologists in managing every complex ophthalmic condition, whether or not associated with glaucoma.
Scientific Director of the Glaucoma & Laser Eye Center Athens
Vasileios Kozobolis
Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgeon
They said about us
Frequently asked questions
The center specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and covers the full range of modern ophthalmology: cataracts, keratoconus, dry eye, macular degeneration, astigmatism and presbyopia. It also offers laser vision correction and corneal transplantation, with a personalised treatment plan for every patient.
The scientific director is Prof. Vassilios Kozobolis, ophthalmic surgeon and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Patras. He has many years of clinical, surgical and research experience, with a particular focus on glaucoma, cataracts and corneal disease. You can read more in Prof. Kozobolis’ biography.
The center has two clinics. The first is in Athens, at 21 Maiandrou Street in Ilisia, and the second is in Patras, at 20 Georgiou A’ Square. Patients from all over Greece can book at the clinic that suits them best. You will find maps and directions on the contact page.
Call +30 213 0325910 for the Athens clinic or +30 261 3029670 for the Patras clinic. You can also email info@glaucoma-laser-eyecenter.gr or use the contact form. If you have previous test results or your glasses prescription, please bring them with you to the appointment.
A complete examination includes visual acuity and refraction testing, a slit lamp examination, eye pressure measurement and a dilated fundus examination. When needed, specialised tests such as OCT, visual fields or corneal topography are carried out with the center’s diagnostic equipment. If your pupils are dilated, your vision will be blurred for a few hours, so it is best not to drive afterwards.
After the age of 40, regular eye exams that include eye pressure measurement and an optic nerve check are recommended, because glaucoma usually causes no symptoms in its early stages. More frequent checks are needed if you have a family history of glaucoma, high myopia, diabetes or long-term steroid use. Your ophthalmologist will set the exact interval after your first examination.