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Mr Dimitri Kazakos

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An experienced ophthalmic surgeon, Mr. Kazakos has specialist interests in cataract and refractive surgery, cornea and external diseases. He is at the forefront of modern refractive treatments and he has performed more than 40,000 procedures. He is an expert in Laser Vision Correction procedures with i-Design, Wavefront, Intralase, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, flap lifts, complex case management  and intraocular procedures including complex cataract surgery,  Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery, Refractive Lens Exchange, Phakic Intraocular Lens, premium intraocular lenses (multifocal, accommodating and toric) IOL exchanges, complex case management and astigmatic incisional procedures. Through this comprehensive range of refractive procedures and with the use of latest modern technology, Mr Kazakos is able to offer to his patients the most suitable treatment for their eyes. He is registered with the Medical Councils in both the UK and Greece.

You’ll also find Mr Kazakos on the list of the 10 best eye surgeons in the UK, based on thousands of patient reviews since 2002.

Mr Kazakos is a board certified, fellowship trained corneal eye surgeon who has undergone additional specialist training in laser refractive surgery and is in private practice including Optical Express. He is an active member of various affiliated bodies and societies such as the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Mr. Kazakos attends International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB) conferences and is annually assessed by this board. The panel consists of several of the world’s most eminent refractive surgeons including Mr. Steve Schallhorn, former Head of Ophthalmology for the US Navy, and Dr. Jan Venter, a world leading ophthalmic surgeon.

Mr Kazakos graduated from the prestigious Marmara University of Istanbul, Turkey in 1997. His ophthalmic residence was at the Oxford Eye Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, Essex County Hospital, Ipswich General Hospital, Bristol Eye Hospital and Southampton Eye Unit for a Fellowship in Corneal and External Eye Diseases. He then returned to his native Greece where he completed his higher surgical training and received a Refractive Fellowship in the University of Crete with Prof. Pallikaris, the inventor of LASIK. Additionally, he has attended mini-fellowships in Refractive Surgery with some of the world’s most distinguished ophthalmologists including Prof. Richard Forster (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA) and Prof. Theo Seiler (Institut für Refraktive und Ophtalmologische Chirurgie, Zurich, Switzerland).

His dedication to his profession and patients is evident from his clinical experience, patients’ feedback, involvement with research and continued attendance at seminars and conferences as both speaker and delegate.

Professional Memberships:

  • General Medical Council (GMC) – Member
  • Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) – Member
  • Greek Medical Council (Iatrikos Sylogos Athens) – Member
  • The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) – Member
  • The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) – Member
  • The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS) – Member
  • United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) – Member

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Testimonials

129 reviews written between 2008 and 2022. Sorted by newest first.

  • Paula Marshman

    I had Lasik surgery at the Cardiff Clinic on the 2nd November 2009. Mr Kazakos and his team have been wonderful and the care I have received at the clinic has been second to none. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the surgery to anyone thinking of having it done.

  • Katharine Mead

    I had Lasik standard treatment on 5/11/09 at Birmingham Optical Express.I was short sighted (-3.75) and had an astigmatism.All the consultations went well and I found the Optical Express staff to be very helpful whilst I was exploring my options for treatment.On the day of the treatment I found the premises to be very clean. I was seen quickly and had the treatment within a half an hour of being there. I think this was due to the fact that I had been in for a further consultation to re-do my scans only 2 weks before hand. I wasn’t told that the treatment would be done so quickly, I had expected to be having more scans, this was not the case and I found myself in the treatment room sooner than I had thought. I think this helped as otherwise I would have worried more! Once in the room the nurses tried to put me at my ease, I had to wait a short while for the surgeon and I wonder whether this added to my nerviousness. Once the surgeon arrived the procedure started immediately. Whilst being treated I found the surgeon was not as reassuring as I would have liked, I was strongly reminded not to move whilst trying my hardest not to. At one point I think I found myself apologising!After the procedure I was taken into another room where a nurse explained all the drops. I was very glad that I had someone with me to listen to this as I was not ready to hear it and take it in, I was more focusing on how uncomfortabe it felt and how to get comfortable! Once this had been completed we waited a little longer for the surgeon to check I was ok to go home. During this further anesthetic was applied tomy eyes, which made my journey home more comfortable. I then went straight to sleep!After one day I was given the all clear to drive, and so far I have really only experienced discomfort a few hours after the pocedure, as I had been warned with the standard treatment. My vision has been good since I left the treatment centre and I can say that it’s fantastic! I found it a difficult decision to make as sight is one of those things that you don’t want to mess with, but having done it I’ve got no regrets. No more waking up and searching for my glasses!My advice to people would be think carefully, do all the research, take a week off work as it’s difficult to wash and the regime with the drops in your eyes is important. It is recommended that you do not put water on your face for one week.

  • Robert Grey

    Dimitri was professional and competent and also quite a funny guy. His confidence in himself translates to your confidence in his abilities.The procedure went well and when he checked my eyes afterwards and saw a piece of lint under the flap, Dimitri was extremely competent in removing the item with absolutely no pain or distress.Four months on and me eyes are amazing, two lines better than 20/20 and so fresh and comfortable. He even admonished me for not having ‘a proper pair of sunglasses’ after the procedure! So I went and bought some that covered my eyes better.Outstanding.

  • Jillian

    I had Wavefront Intralase-Lasik-unilateral right eye only on 27/10/09. The preparation for the procedure was exemplary. Mr Kazakos and the staff were professional, courteous, informative, smartly dressed, efficient, and above all treated me as an individual, even though they perform about 20 of these procedures a day. You have much to teach the NHS about customer care and the qualities of professionalism.Thank you. You are highly recommended.

  • Paula Curtis

    I have worn glasses for 42 years – from the age of 4 until last week!!! Yes, last week my life changed forever because I had Intra Ocular Lens vision correction performed by Dimitri Kazakos at Optical Express, Cabot Circus, Bristol, most people go to Cabot Circus to buy clothes but I went to get better vision and that was exactly what I got! I was long sighted and my prescription was +5.25 right eye and +3.25 left eye. My whole experience from my first consultation was very professional, informative and reassuring. I had my first consulation at the end of July 09, I then had a consultation with Dimitri at the end of August to go through the procedures. I had surgery on my right eye on 22/10/09 and my left eye the following week. I was really nervous and afraid leading up to the 1st surgery date but I just kept thinking how it would change my life. On the day of surgery everything went so well and I was treated so well that I wasn’t nervous at all when I had my left eye done. All the staff that I had contact with throughout the consultations and surgery made me feel at ease. It’s amazing not to wear glasses or contact lens anymore and to know I will not get cataracts, I don’t think it’s really sunk in fully yet. Everyone’s eyes are different but if you’re thinking of having eye surgery take the 1st step and make your consultation appointment you won’t regret it. Thank you to Dimitri and everyone at Optical Express x

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