Who is Dr Panayiotis Christou?

Dr Panayiotis Christou is a distinguished ophthalmic surgeon in Paphos with a career dedicated to restoring and preserving vision. Known for surgical precision, advanced technology, and a genuine commitment to patient care, he has become a leading name in ophthalmology in Cyprus, offering comprehensive eye care and modern surgical solutions at Elpis Medical Centre.

Education and Training

Dr Christou’s training spans multiple countries and institutions, each contributing to his clinical and surgical expertise:

• Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria — Medical degree and specialisation in ophthalmic surgery.
• Central Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria — Extensive practical surgical experience across a broad range of ophthalmic procedures.
• AEC Barcelona, Spain — Advanced training in modern cataract surgery techniques at a leading European ophthalmic training centre.
• Antwerp, Belgium — Comprehensive cataract and corneal surgery training, with focus on anterior segment procedures.
• Sangli, Maharashtra, India — High-volume advanced ophthalmic surgery training and participation in dozens of charity cataract surgeries for underserved communities.

Professional Experience

Dr Christou has performed thousands of successful eye surgeries, with particular expertise in:

• Cataract surgery — including premium multifocal, toric, and extended depth-of-focus lens implantation
• Refractive lens exchange — correcting myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism in patients seeking reduced dependence on glasses
• Pterygium surgery — using modern surgical techniques designed to minimise recurrence
• Oculoplastic surgery — blepharoplasty, tumour removal, reconstructive eyelid procedures, entropion and ectropion repair, and lacrimal procedures
• Intravitreal injections — for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal conditions

Patient-Centred Eye Care

Patients consistently praise Dr Christou for his calm and reassuring manner. He takes the time to understand each patient’s needs, explains diagnoses and treatment options thoroughly, and supports patients throughout the entire journey from first consultation to final follow-up.

Advanced Eye Surgery in Cyprus

Innovative Techniques and Technology

Dr Christou operates with some of the most advanced ophthalmic technology available in Cyprus. He is the first and only ophthalmic surgeon on the island to use the Alcon NGENUITY® 3D Visualisation System, a digital surgical platform that enhances magnification, depth perception, and precision during cataract and lens replacement surgery.

His use of minimally invasive techniques supports quicker recovery and excellent visual outcomes. At Elpis Medical Centre, only premium consumables, intraocular lenses, and surgical instruments are used, because quality is central to every stage of care.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the European Society of Ophthalmology
• Active participant in ophthalmic research and publications
• Speaker at local and international conferences and medical events

Community Involvement

Committed to giving back, Dr Christou participates in outreach programmes that provide essential eye care to underserved communities. His charitable work, especially free cataract surgery in India, has positively affected many lives and remains an important part of his professional identity.

GeSY and Private Eye Care

All of our services are available through the Cyprus General Health System (GeSY) or privately.

A more detailed consultation will be provided during your visit to Elpis Medical Centre in Paphos.