{"id":12717,"date":"2021-04-21T11:09:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T08:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laservision.ides.gr\/protoporia-diakriseis-protokollo-tis-athinas\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T18:36:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T16:36:53","slug":"protoporia-diakriseis-protokollo-tis-athinas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laservision.gr\/en\/protoporia-diakriseis-protokollo-tis-athinas\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovations &#8211; Athens Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column el_class=&#8221;aligncenter&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;19509&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<h2>Greek and International Innovations<\/h2><div class='dt-sc-hr-invisible-xsmall '> <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2016:<\/strong><\/span> Ultra-Widefield imaging via the OPTOS system, producing color widefield images without the need for mydriasis.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">2015:<\/span><\/strong>OCT angiography via the OCT AngioVue system, without the need for a contrast agent or mydriasis.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2014:<\/strong><\/span> Achieved the Top 10 of the Most Influential People in Ophthalmology according to \u201cThe Ophthalmologist.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">2014: <\/span><\/strong>Ahmed Valve Model M4 implantation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2013<\/strong>:<\/span> Photorefractive CXL. Correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism using collagen cross-linking alone: a refractive intervention without tissue removal.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2013<\/strong>:<\/span> Cassini Multicolored-Spot Reflection Topography for detecting keratoconus.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">2012:<\/span><\/strong> Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract procedure: an innovative bladeless technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">2012:<\/span><\/strong> Nanosecond laser in cataract procedures.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2011:<\/strong> <\/span>Topography guided treatment of hyperopic correction combined with high-fluence CXL.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2010:<\/strong> <\/span>Revolutionary technology: \u201cWaveLight Refractive Suite\u201d allows customized laser vision corrections.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2009:<\/strong><\/span> KeraKlear Keratoprosthesis.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2008:<\/strong><\/span> Prophylactic CXL in routine myopic and hyperopic LASIK.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2008:<\/strong><\/span> International Reference Center for Alcon Wavelight Refractive Surgery Systems and Technology.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2006:<\/strong><\/span> IntraLase \u201cno-blade\u201d technology in LASIK procedures.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>2005:<\/strong><\/span> Introduction of the \u201cAthens Protocol Procedure\u201d. An innovative internationally recognized technique for the management of keratoconus and Post LASIK ectasia. This approach reduces significantly the need of RGP lenses and the possibility of corneal transplantation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">2002:<\/span><\/strong> The 2<sup>nd<\/sup>\u00a0scientific team (following Dresden and Zurich) in Europe and the 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0in Greece to use corneal collagen cross-linking. The CXL technique was certified by the European Union in December 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">2001: <\/span><\/strong>Wavefront and Topography Guided Customized Corneal Ablations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">2001:<\/span><\/strong> Ex-PRESS Glaucoma Implant.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">1999:<\/span><\/strong> <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Break<strong>\u201d<\/strong>of the 2mm incision size barrier in cataract procedures.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\"><strong>1999:<\/strong><\/span> Pioneer topographic classification system of corneal transplants.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3598cb;\">1997: <\/span><\/strong>Dohlman Keratoprosthesis.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_class=&#8221;aligncenter&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10529&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<h2>The Athens Protocol - An innovative, internationally recognized technique<\/h2><div class='dt-sc-hr-invisible-xsmall '> <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This technique combines simultaneous topography-guided partial PRK with corneal CXL and is proven to be a safe and effective approach for normalizing the cornea and enhancing the visual function of eyes with ectatic conditions. Combined CXL with topography-guided, partial PRK can address high amounts of irregular astigmatism in these eyes. The goal of this treatment is to both stabilize the cornea, thus arrest keratoconus progression and to reduce\u00a0the irregularity of the surface. This is a therapeutic and not a refractive procedure that allows visual\u00a0improvement either unaided or aided with spectacles and\/or contact lenses.<\/p>\n<p>Our scientific team was\u00a0<strong>the first to introduce the Athens Protocol Technique<\/strong>, which is now internationally recognized.\u00a0 We have contributed many of the evolutionary steps of the cornea cross-linking since 2001 (we are the\u00a0<strong>2nd scientific team engaged in collagen cross-linking globally<\/strong>) and our bibliography includes numerous publications, papers, as well as worldwide meeting presentations.<\/p>\n<p>The Athens Protocol treatment is simple, the patient receives topical anesthesia and by the end of the procedure a bandage contact lens is fitted to reduce discomfort. There might be a slight burning sensation, pain and light sensitivity the first 2 days but these symptoms are totally normal and temporary. 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