Efstathios Detorakis

Associate Professor Efstathios Detorakis, MD, PhD, is a leading ophthalmologist at the University of Crete's School of Medicine and curator at PAGNI Ophthalmological Clinic. His work spans glaucoma, ocular oncology, corneal surgery, and biomechanical research.

• Founded academic roles at Democritus University of Thrace (2002-2006)
• Assistant Professor (2010) and Associate Professor (current) at the University of Crete
• Active in the Optics & Vision Laboratory's research initiatives

Research focuses on:

• Ocular trauma and public health implications
• Biomechanical properties in glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation syndrome
• Imaging technologies (OCT, MRI, ultrasound) for ocular diagnostics
• HPV's role in ophthalmic diseases
• Health literacy in chronic eye conditions
• Historical evolution of ophthalmic surgical techniques

His publications address trends in:

• Glaucoma management and intraocular pressure measurement
• Imaging advancements (OCTA, shear-wave elastography)
• Patient-centered care and self-management strategies
• Correlation between systemic conditions (sleep apnea, HPV) and ocular pathology

Prof. Detorakis contributes to:

• Peer-review for 12 international journals
• Scientific societies (11 Greek and international affiliations)
• Clinical education through Aegean Summer School conferences