Dimitris Eye Surgery

A brief summary of my work as of summer 2016

Refractive Surgery

Refractive surgery is functional, not cosmetic, and can reduce dependence on spectacles and contact lenses. However, it does share many similarities with cosmetic surgery; it is elective, self-funded and is predominantly provided by the private healthcare sector.

If you are thinking of having refractive surgery, download the following patient guides from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, to help you make informed choices.

Refractive Lens Exchange

Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is identical to modern cataract surgery. Both operations involve replacing the natural lens with an IOL. The only difference is that cataract surgery is performed mainly to correct blur or light scatter caused by a misty natural lens; whereas RLE is performed to reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Phakic IOL Implantation

Lenses that are implanted into the eye to correct vision without taking out the natural lens are call phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs). PIOLs are made of clear synthetic plastic. They sit either just in front of, or just behind, the pupil – a bit like building your contact lenses into your eyes.

Laser Vision Correction

Modern surgical lasers are able to alter the curvature and focusing power of the front surface of the eye (the cornea) very accurately to correct short sight (myopia), long sight (hyperopia), and astigmatism.

Three types of procedure are commonly used: LASIK flap, surface (PRK, LASEK, TransPRK) and SMILE.

Patient Checklist

Think carefully before having refractive surgery. Take this checklist to your consultation with your refractive surgeon performing the procedure. Discuss each item with your surgeon to help you make the decision that is right for you before having refractive surgery..

Testimonials

because what your patients say about you and your work ... matters!

Feedback and patient testimonials are often the best places to start when deciding whether to go ahead with surgery or choose an eye surgeon. Mr Dimitri Kazakos has hundreds of patient reviews at the well-known independent websites: Lasik Eyes or Rate MD. We have also collated some below for your reference.

You can also like his Facebook page and enter a review by clicking here: Dimitri Eye Surgery

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“A huge thank you for taking such a good care during my eye surgeries and my having such a wonderful outcome with my new eyes, fabulous! I am so grateful Dimitri. Thank you so very much!”

Sheila Ferguson is an american actress, singer, author and former lead singer of Three Degrees.

“I couldn't recommend Optical Express in Leicester high enough, Nigel and Pretti at the branch were superb, and my surgeon Dimitri Kazakos first class! Thank you so much for my lens replacement”

William "Willie" Thorne, (dec. June 2020) known as Mr. Maximum was an English professional snooker player and commentator.

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“I wish to thank you for all you have done for me. My eye operation is absolutely fantastic and wished i had it done years ago. May i praise you for your expertise , your sincerity, understanding and overwhelming reassurance you gave me throughout.!”

Percy James Patrick Kent-Smith, aka Sylvester McCoy, is a Scottish actor and comedian, best known for playing the doctor in Dr Who and Radagast in The Hobbit.