The name PANTHEO in Cyprus is not only synonymous with quality in all ophthalmological services on the island but is also a model for the local medical world and has rightly earned a reputation and respect in the ophthalmological circles, both in Cyprus and in the rest of Europe.
MAIN DEPARTMENTS
- 1Outpatient department
Our outpatient department is open on a daily basis. Appointments for examinations are available both on a pre-arranged basis and on an emergency basis. On arrival to our clinic you will be collected from reception by a trained nurse for a pre assessment and detailed history of your problem. A basic ophthalmologic examination involves visual acuity test, intraocular pressure, refraction and fundoscopy. All necessary tests will then be performed in preparation for your medical consultation. If any additional tests are required for example like the following,this will be explained to you in detail in advance.
- 2Operating department
PANTHEO Eye Centre operating theatre is equipped with state of the art technology. Focused solely on eye treatment and eye surgery for Cyprus, covering the districts of Limassol, Paphos, Larnaca, and Nicosia. Our Operating Department is made of three operating theatres. Mainly local and topical anesthetic facilities are available. Procedures performed range across the whole field of both anterior and posterior segment surgery.
- 3Refractive surgery
Laser vision correction is an alternative to glasses and contact lenses.
The concept behind laser vision correction is simple—reshaping cornea (the front of the eye) to change its focusing power.
Benefits are: recovery is quick, associated with little pain, vision is corrected almost immediately, and adjustments can be made quite readily if required.
Technology used is the latest generation of femtosecond and excimer laser platforms: Visumax (Zeiss), Alegretto (WaveLight)
Procedures performed: PRK, LASEK, LASIK (custom-LASIK, femto-LASIK, wavefront optimized, wavefront-quided, oculink –topography customized)
- 4Corneal and Anterior Segment surgery
Pterygium surgery
Keratoplasty (PK, DESEAK, DEMEK)
Amniotic membrane transplantation
Cross Linking for Keratoconus and other ectatic disorders (PXL Platinum-Peschke)
- 5Cataract surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. The only treatment currently available for cataracts that are impacting vision is that of cataract surgery and intra-ocular lens (IOL) implantation.
Benefits: see clearly again, reduce your dependency on glasses.
Technology used is the femtosecond laser (LenSx-Alcon) and phacoemulsification (Centurion-Alcon) employing minimally invasive small incision techniques.
Procedures perfomed: LACS –Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery, Small incision Phacoemulsification, Scleral fixating IOLs.
- 6Glaucoma surgery
Trabeculectomy
Ahmet valve implantation
Cyclodiode laser
YAG-laser peripheral iridotomy
- 7Vitreoretinal surgery
Posterior segment eye surgery including vitrectomy for trauma retinaldetachment repair, diabetic tractional detachment repair, macular hole surgery and epiretinal membrane peeling are standard procedures performed on a very frequent basis. Small incision suturelessvitrectomy is the standard routine.
Intravitreal injections of Lucentis, Eleya, Avastin for wet macula degeneration
- 8Peadiatric and strabismus surgery
ROP-Retinopathy of premturity
Amblyopia screening
Squint surgery including adjustable strabismus surgery are performed usually under general anaesthesia
- 9Oculoplastic surgery
Management of both cosmetic and functional abnormalities which affect the eyelids, eyebrows, orbital tissues, and tear drainage system.
The oculoplastic surgeons at the Eye Centre combine in-depth knowledge of the eye with expertise in reconstructive surgery to treat a broad range of conditions such as drooping eyelids (ptosis), turning out of the eyelids (ectropion), in-turning of the eyelids (entropion), misdirection of eyelashes (trichiasis), excessive eyelid skin, wrinkles, eye muscle spasms (BOTOX injections) and eyelid injuries.
Surgery to the tear drainage system (dacrocystorhinostomy or DCR for short) is a commonly performed procedure to relieve the symptoms of constant or excessive tearing (otherwise known as epiphora) and recurrent tear sack infections.
SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS
- 1Optometry and contact lens fitting
Our optometry department is staffed by an experienced UK trained optometrist. Apart from routine adult refractions, paediatric refractive work is performed and there are pre arranged specialist refractive days dealing with difficult contact lens management problems including keratoconus contact lens fitting
- 2Orthoptic department
Orthoptics concerns the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of: eye movements; binocular vision defects and problems relating to vision.
It includes visual screening and the assessment of babies, small children and children with special needs. Early detection and intervention of strabismus (squint) and amblyopia (lazy eye) is crucial for a good prognosis.
Treatment can also be provided to adults with double vision associated with conditions including: Diabetes, Thyroid disease, and neurological disorders such as Multiple sclerosis.
- 3Ocular prosthetic
The Ocular Prosthetic Department provides custom made ocular prostheses, cosmetic scleral shells and facial prostheses to patients who have undergone enucleation or evisceration and to patients with microphthalmia or anophthalmia. Also to patients who have suffered trauma, congenital deformity, or have undergone reconstructive or corrective surgery for malignancy or disease.
An impression procedure is carried out to obtain an accurate model of the socket. A wax model of the impression is made and sculptured to obtain optimum contour, eyelid closure, mobility and comfort. The artwork of the iris is hand painted by the Ocularist. The patient is fitted and a full instruction is given on how to remove, refit and care for the ocular prostheses. In the laboratory procedures, the materials used are the most recent medical Polymethylmethylacrylate/ P.M.M.A. - 4Electrodiagnostics
Electrodiagnosis is a method of obtaining information about diseases by recording the electrical activity of eye in response to visual stimulation. The electrical activity is recorded painlessly by attaching sticky electrodes to the skin around the eye. The information is used to accurately diagnose a number of eye conditions and monitor their progress.
Our EDTs department provides a full range of tests including VEP, ERG, EOG.
Our GoalOur Commitment
The team of PANTHEO has as its goal the best possible provision of high-quality and integrated services covering the entire spectrum of eye diseases at the level of that equivalent of the major European ophthalmological centers. The foundation and its groundbreaking achievements in Cyprus and is a model of scientific excellence, professionalism, and holistic approach of the patient.