Rethimno
Daskalaki 5, Rethimno, Crete, 74100
0030 28310 55444
Daily: 8:30 - 18:00
Rethimno
Daskalaki 5, Rethimno, Crete, 74100
0030 28310 55444
Daily: 8:30 - 18:00
04-03-2024
Dr. Aslanidis was invited as a keynote speaker at the International Conference of the Hellenic Society of Endocrine & Refractive Surgery (HSIOIRS) 2024, on the topic: "Iatrogenic Corneal Ectasia".
14-09-2023
Dr Aslanides and the scientific team of Emmetropia took part at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting (ESCRS 2023).
12-06-2023
Dr. Aslanides and Emmetropia's scientific team participated in the 56th Panhellenic Congress of Ophthalmology held in Ioannina from June 8 to 10, 2023.
20-02-2023
Have you heard of the floppy iris syndrome? And how can prostate treatment affect the cataract treatment?
23-01-2023
How do we evaluate and how can we help a child so that his / her school performance and academic course are the best?
23-12-2022
In this video, I will share with you some eye health tips, which have been proven to offer truly benefits to your eye health and on the prevention of future eye diseases.
19-11-2022
In our previous videos, we explained how blood sugar affects the eye and described the different stages of the diabetic eye.
29-10-2022
In this video we will clear things up about how we can have good vision. That is why we will talk to about when it is important to see an eye doctor.
14-10-2022
Today, a large part of the population wears glasses to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia.
28-09-2022
Squinting (strabismus) is a common condition in children. Strabismus is when a child's eyes are not aligned. In this video I will talk to you about strabismus in childhood and how it is treated.
16-09-2022
What is "lazy" eye and how to I avoid it? How does "lazy" eye make your child not to perform well at school? In this video we analyze the most common childhood eye disease.
06-09-2022
In this video we will see why the ophtalmological examination is critical in the preschool age as well as when it should be done and what parents should be aware of.
16-08-2022
Blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the body, including the eye. In the beginning the symptoms are minimal and we do not understand them. That is why the visit to the ophthalmologist must be regular and immediate in order to prevent damage to the eye. So what are the stages the eye goes through when it is affected by blood sugar?
23-05-2022
Dr. Aslanides spoke on SKAI Channel's TV show "Σαββατοκύριακο Παρέα" about eyeRADAR, the pioneering method of measuring reading ability.
04-05-2022
Dr. Aslanides spoke on ERT's TV show "Syndeseis" about eyeRADAR, the pioneering method of measuring the reading ability.
08-11-2021
In this video we will show you simple ways to remove your contact lenses, tips on what to do if the lens gets stuck in your eye as well as advice on when to remove your contact lens.
18-10-2021
Many, you often wonder, how do I put the ointment recommended by my ophthalmologist?
01-10-2021
In this video, we will address an issue that many people neglect. And this is sleep and rest.
01-09-2021
In this video we will talk about the differences between glasses and contact lenses and we will answer all your questions. Will we also talk about the prescription of contact lenses and glasses and of course with which of the two do we see better? The truth is that both solutions have many benefits and that is why it is difficult to decide which of the two is better.
11-08-2021
Hundreds of millions around the world are dyslexic or have difficulty reading and learning. Some of them shaped the history of mankind (Leonardo Da Vinci, Ludwig van Beethoven, Hans Christian Andersen, Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Thomas Watson Jr., Pablo Picasso, John Lennon, John F. Kennedy, Albert Einstein).
21-07-2021
How can we evaluate and help a child so that its school performance and academic progress is optimal?
18-06-2021
Do you know what eye dryness is? Which are its causes? How do we treat it?
03-06-2021
Are you thinking of undergoing intraocular surgery to replace your natural eye lenses with artificial ones to improve your vision and quality of life?
15-05-2021
The most common question I hear from parents, who usually accompany their children, who want to have refractive surgery, laser surgery, is:
-What is the best operation for my child?
23-04-2021
In this video we are going to look at the differences between the main techniques (LASIK, SMILE, ASLA) used nowadays to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism using a laser.
09-04-2021
In this video we will show you how to put eye drops like a professional.
The first and most important step is to wash your hands. You have to wash your hands very well because you will touch the area around the eye, the eyelids, etc. so it is important that your hands are clean to avoid an infection.
29-03-2021
Do you feel your eyes burning or irritated? Then maybe you have blepharitis, and in this video we explain what exactly is blepharitis and how you can treat it, at home!
15-03-2021
In this video we will talk about three basic things regarding irritated eyes and redness as well as for conjunctivitis.
26-02-2021
Spending many hours on a screen (computer, tablet, mobile) throughout the day often leads to eye strain and may cause symptoms like dry eyes, blurry vision, red eyes, foreign body sensation, tears, and even headaches.
15-02-2021
Retinal detachment is an extremely urgent situation. If not diagnosed or not treated early it can lead to blindness.
08-02-2021
If you have ever seen lightning, a lot of floaaters or have experienced progressive vision loss, then you have probably heard the term "retinal detachment".
Detachment is one of the most serious and urgent eye diseases that can lead to permanent blindness and must be diagnosed and treated immediately. It can appear gradually or very suddenly. Usually when someone has retinal detachment, he can see a lot of new "flaoters" (about which we have talked about in another video) but can also flashes of light, such as lightning or camera flashes.
26-01-2021
How do macular degeneration problems cause vision issues? In this video we will explain what exactly happens in the eye of patients who have macular degeneration. In future videos, we will take a closer look at the different stages that a patient's eye goes through, what to look out for, and how to deal with this extremely serious eye condition.
15-01-2021
Migraine usually appears as a small gray or even light spot somewhere in our field of vision that is slowly growing. A good example to understand what the visual aura is is… have you noticed that when we look at very bright light and change our gaze we see points that flash but do not actually exist?
08-01-2021
In a previous video, we explained what is keratoconus. Now that we have talked a lot about keratoconus, let's see what treatments are available for this condition.
31-12-2020
Did you know that there is 1 in 400 people with keratoconus? If you have heard of this condition, it is likely that you or a family member has been diagnosed with keratoconus and would definitely like to know more about it. Keratoconus is actually a disease that generally affects both eyes. Nevertheless, most of the time it is asymmetric. Thus, in some people it will be more advanced in one eye than in the other.
20-12-2020
Is there a chance you have color blindness? There are different types of tests to diagnose color blindness and color defficiencies. In this video we talk about the Ishihara test. It is the most popular test and is used in most ophthalmology clinics.
13-12-2020
In this video, Professor of Ophthalmology Ioannis Aslanides explains why sometimes patients have blurry vision after surgery. This might occur weeks, months or even years after cataract surgery.
05-12-2020
How to properly apply contact lenses to your eyes. This video does not replace the necessary training you need by an optician or an optometrist on the application of contact lenses. Specialists will guide you with tips such as: proper use of contact lenses and how to clean your lenses to avoid any infections.
03-12-2020
What is cataract surgery? When and to whom should it be done? How is it performed? Can we do it if we have myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism? In this video, Professor of Ophthalmology Ioannis Aslanides talks about the basic things you need to know about cataract surgery.
22-11-2020
"Astigmatism": It is such a common condition that not a day goes by that it is not discussed among an ophthalmologist and the patients. The very good news though is that we can tackle it! Ιn this video, Professor of Ophthalmology Ioannis Aslanides explains everything about Astigmatism.
22-11-2020
Do you see "flies", spots, shadows or cobwebs? Are you at risk for retinal detachment? In this video, Professor of Ophthalmology Giannis Aslanidis talks about the 3 things you need to know about this extremely common eye condition. Are flies dangerous? And how much?
19-11-2020
Glaucoma, why is it known as the "insidious thief of vision"? Are you the 1 in 2 patients who do not know you have it? How do we deal with it? In this video, Professor of Ophthalmology Ioannis Aslanides talks about the types of Glaucoma, and the Glaucoma treatment with surgery and laser.
11-11-2020
Today, a pioneering effort of Emmetropia Eye Institute is launched, aiming at the information of people on matters related to Ophthalmology, in an interactive and at the same time simplified way.
11-11-2020
Most of you have heard of the term "cataract" and that it is quite common in the elderly. What exactly is this condition, how does it affect our vision and how can we prevent it? What role does diet play? Smoking and alcohol?
11-11-2020
What is glaucoma? How it destroys the optic nerve and leads to blindness. How can we prevent it and how often we have to check the eyes.
11-11-2020
Περίπου μισό δισεκατομμύριο άνθρωποι πάσχουν από διαβήτη ή αλλιώς ζάχαρο. O διαβήτης αποτελεί μία από τις σημαντικότερες αιτίες μερικής ή ολικής τύφλωσης στον κόσμο.
08-06-2020
Dr Aslanides' fellow student Dr Nanji Lu completed his one-year fellowship and defended his dissertation on ASLA-Xtra vs. Femtosecond LASIK-Xtra
21-04-2020
Emmetropia Eye Institute organized on 21/04/2020, a voluntary blood donation in the building of the Region of Crete.
21-04-2020
The Clinical Director of Emmetropia, Professor Ioannis Aslanides, discusses live page with Constantino Korikis on ophthalmological issues and other issues related to the new reality that the new coronavisurus has brought to our lives.
31-01-2020
During the 15th Panhellenic Congress of the Greek Vitreo Retinal Society, the scientific team of Emmetropia participated in the annual Case Report contest and won the 1st prize!
17-12-2019
Dr. Aslanides and the scientific team of Emmetropia participated in the annual conference of the OMMA Ophthalmological Center in Athens, which was held under the auspices of the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology (H.C.O.). During the conference, Dr. Aslanides was one of the keynote speakers with two (2) presentations and also, as President of the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology awarded, together with Mr George Patoulis (President of the Medical Association of Athens and Regional Governor of Attica), the "Leandros Vatakas" Prize to Dr. Stefanos Economou for his multi-year contribution to the field of refractive surgery.
05-12-2019
The Municipality of Apokoronas will implement the RADAR method, which addresses the learning difficulties children face, both primary and secondary education.
27-11-2019
See the interview of Dr. Aslanides on the show «Στο Επίκεντρο» ("On the Epicenter") at the New Television of Chania.
07-11-2019
Dr. Ioannis Aslanides was awarded with the "Best Practice in Medicine" certificate at the annual "SALUS INDEX 2019" by New Times Publishing Group as he was "distinguished for his scholarly work and as example of innovative work".
30-07-2019
The Scientific Director of Emmetropia was invited as a keynote speaker at the VisionChina 2019 Conference, presenting the new ASLA-XTRA (All Surface Ablation in combination with corneal cross-linking) and the RADAR Method while he was also a tutor in the International CXL Expert Meeting that was held in parallel.
15-04-2019
Dr. Aslanidis and Emmetropia participated in the meeting of the Pan-Hellenic Association of Sports Press regarding "Sports and Health" on Saturday 13 April 2019
15-03-2019
The R.A.D.A.R. Launch event took place on 14/03/2019 in Aegli Zappiou, Athens
18-12-2018
During the recent Panhellenic Ophthalmology Conference of the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology (14-15 / 12/2018) Ioannis Aslanides was elected President of the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology
18-12-2018
Dr. Aslanides participated and was a speaker at the Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology organized by the Ophthalmological Institute of Athens - OMMA (14-15 / 12/2018)
23-11-2018
Greek Researchers Create RADAR–a Dyslexia Diagnostic Just in Time
Breakthrough diagnostic system uses eye-tracking to identify dyslexia and suggest treatment
01-11-2018
Dr. Ioannis Aslanides was appointed Member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Olympic Committee
22-10-2018
A small oasis of knowledge, innovation and medical technology. It is Emmetropia, in the heart of Heraklion, which over the last 15 years, has been silently innovating from Crete and for the whole world.
19-10-2018
It is well known that over the last decades Crete plays an important role in the field of ophthalmology at international level.
In particular, at this year's European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery held in Vienna, there were four major publications on the field of refractive surgery and the cataract, which were signed by Dr. Ioannis Aslanides and the Emmetropia scientific team, who also collaborated with prominent personalities of doctors and doctors from abroad.
29-09-2018
Dr Aslanides and the scientific team of Emmetropia took part at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting (ESCRS 2018).
07-08-2018
The Scientific Director of Emmetropia was invited as a keynote speaker at the VisionChina 2018 Conference, presenting the future of refractive surgery along with the trends of new techniques and technologies, as well as ASLA-XTRA (All Surface Lase Ablation (ASLA) ) in combination with corneal crosslinking (CXL)).
22-01-2018
Dr. Aslanidis and Emmetropia participated in the two-day conference under the auspices of KEDE and the Panhellenic Medical Association, with the support of the Region of Crete and the topic "Health Tourism-Crete Tourism"
With the aim of developing health tourism in Crete that has the comparative advantages, the medical associations of the island, with the support of the Region of Crete, co-organize a two-day seminar on "Health Tourism-Crete Tourism" on the 19th and 20th. January at the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce. The conference is being held under the auspices of KEDE and the Panhellenic Medical Association, where representatives of the Government, public and private health, tourism, the economy and productive classes will discuss the exceptional opportunities available in the island for the development of thematic medical tourism.
16-10-2017
On October 15-17, 2017, Professors Shihao Chen and Wang Qinmei from the Medical University of Wenzhou, China visit Heraklion invited by Emmetropia Eye Institute
09-10-2017
Dr Stelios Smyrnakis, neuroscientist from Crete and Professor at the Harvard University Hospital discussed with the District Governor of Crete Mr Stavros Arnaoutakis the fields of research in developmental disordersas well as the implementation of a pioneering medical program at the Primary schools of Crete that will identify dyslexic students.
03-10-2017
With the participation of parents, students, experts in the field of learning difficulties and the State, the conference on the innovative RADAR Method for the evaluation of reading fluency and any reading problems, with emphasis on dyslexia. organized by the Emmetropia and Optotech Ltd. was completed yesterday.
28-09-2017
Emmetropia and Optotech Ltd. organize a workshop on the innovative RADAR method for assessing reading fluency and reading problems with emphasis on dyslexia. The workshop will take place under the auspices of the Region of Crete and the Medical Association of Heraklion.
31-07-2017
Watch the video of Dr. Aslanides, on CNN Greece, regarding the RADAR method, by clicking here.
19-06-2017
Emmetropia One Day Clinic (ODC) is organizing a panhellenic scientific conference with the participation of some of the most prominent Greek ophthalmic surgeons. The workshop is under the auspices of the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology and deals with new techniques and developments in the field of Ophthalmology.
21-02-2017
Watch the video about the RADAR method at LoveGreece.com by clicking here.
15-09-2016
Dr. Aslanides and Emmetropia's scientific team attended the winter meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (E.S.C.R.S. winter meeting 2016)
30-05-2016
Dr. I.M. Aslanides introduced the innovative R.A.D.A.R. Method at the 49th Panhellenic Ophthalmological Congress and was honored with the Conference's Best Presentation Award.
15-03-2016
As part of a ITV Wales channel about Lee Byrne, former international rugby player and dyslexic, Dr. IM Aslanides gave an interview on Method R.A.D.A.R. and how this method can diagnose learning difficulties at a very young age.
06-03-2016
On Sunday 6/3/2016, in the room of the Lassithi Chamber of Commerce, the diagnostic approach to dyslexia through the R.A.D.A.R. Method was presented by Professor Dr. I. Aslanides and his team. The Method essentially evaluates a child's reading ability. This is the first time we have been able to offer specific quantitative measurements on a number of parameters that affect a person's reading ability.
01-03-2016
The R.A.D.A.R. method scientific team, led by Dr. Ioannis Aslanidie, and researchers Vasilis Andreadakis and Michalis Kalaitzakis visited Cardiff, Wales, where in collaboration with the St Athan Primary School Public Primary School and the Tomorrow's Generation Special Advice Center for Dyslexic Children, they applied the R.A.D.A.R. method to children to children with English as their primary language. The warm welcome of both parties, as well as the help they have provided us throughout the course of the investigation, is worthy of congratulations and we thank them very much.
29-02-2016
Dr. Aslanides and Emmetropia's scientific team attended the winter meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (E.S.C.R.S. winter meeting 2016).
17-02-2016
The New Innovative Diagnostic Method R.A.D.A.R. was presented on February 17, 2016, at the Parents and Guardians Association, and the speakers included: Ioannis Aslanides, Professor at Cornell University in New York and Director of Emmetropia , Nikolaos Makaronas, Pediatric Psychiatrist, Director of the Heraklion Mental Health Center and Ioannis Smyrnakis Phd in Physicomathematics from Columbia University.
21-12-2015
Interview on the RADAR Method in "Anitheseis"
19-12-2015
See the interview of Dr. Aslanidis for the Method R.A.D.A.R. on the show Crete Today
15-12-2015
Interview with Dr. Aslanides to Melina Kritsotakis and new-deal.gr
27-10-2015
On the occasion of the "10 years of Emmetropia" of the Crete Ophthalmic & Refractive Center Emmetropia, on the evening of November 25th a special event was presented to the Press representatives, the two new services of our Center.
02-10-2015
On Saturday, September 26, 2015, an international meeting of ophthalmologists was held, focusing mainly on the method of corneal collagen cross-linking and its applications in modern medical practice.
28-09-2015
An international scientific meeting of ophthalmologists was held on Saturday, September 26, 2015, focusing mainly on corneal collagen cross-linking. Collagen cross-linking in the cornea is now one of the most innovative methods for the treatment of corneal diseases such as keratoconus, iatrogenic areas and various microbial keratitis.
01-08-2015
Emmetropia faithful to its social work sponsors the events of the Municipality of "Heraklion Summer 2015".
21-07-2014
Last week (July 15, 2014), at a ceremony held at the Great Britain Hotel, which featured representatives of major Greek supermarket and consumer products companies, the Excellence Service 2014 winners were announced.
12-03-2012
The week of March 11-17, 2012 has been designated as World Glaucoma Week. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the world. It is estimated that 4.5 million people around the world are blind due to glaucoma and that number will reach 11.2 million by 2020.
02-11-2011
In the already many distinctions and successes of Dr. Ioannis M. Aslanides MD, PhD, F.R.C.Opth, MBA, Director of the Emmetropia Eye Center, came one more, this time from England.
27-10-2011
New York-based Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) included Heraklion, Crete, in the list of the 21 "smartest cities in the world" for 2011. In fact, Heraklion was just one of the four European cities on the list.
25-08-2011
Following the unanimous decision of the Board of Directors of the British Society of Refractive Surgery, Dr. Ioannis Aslanides MD, PhD, F.R.C.Opth, MBA was awarded an honorary plaque in recognition of his multi-year contribution to the club.
09-06-2011
Emmetropia and Optotech are pleased to announce the start of a great collaboration with XYNI Educational Group, offering seminars to XYNI Group students on eye-tracking technology.
24-03-2011
New laser for eye surgery
"Revolution" in the field of Ophthalmology and techniques for the correction of corneal refractive errors, such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism, brings innovative technology of the 8th generation SCHWIND AMARIS 750S Laser! The new technology excels in all areas compared to existing ones, as its special features promise greater accuracy, speed, safety and comfort.
04-03-2011
Today's fast-growing eye Tracking technology tends to be an indispensable "tool" in a multitude of different applications, ranging from scientific research to advertising and marketing.
23-02-2011
Following is the press release to be given to Divani Caravel on Thursday, 3 March 2011 about the presentation of the Schwind Amaris 750S.
27-08-2010
Emmetropia faithful to its social work sponsors the events of the Municipality of "Heraklion Summer 2010".
22-01-2010
Speech by Dr. Aslanides at TOWER "New Trends in Tourism: Benefits and Prospects for Women" on "Medical Tourism in Greece: Reality or Chimera?"
30-09-2009
The SETE Ideas & Action Council is organizing the 4th Forum on "Medical Services as a Source of Tourism Services Demand, Science & Entrepreneurship: Alliances & Partnerships".
09-06-2009
The Tuscany Ophthalmological Society honors Dr. Ioannis Aslanidis, for his pioneering work in Ophthalmology, awarding him the "Pietro Ispano" award.
27-05-2009
The Ophthalmologic and Refractive Center Emmetropia, and the Medical Director of Dr. Ioannis Aslanides complete the LASER refractive surgery system by introducing and putting into operation, for the first time in Crete, the FEMTOSECOND Intralase system
12-03-2009
March 12th has been designated World Glaucoma Day. Glaucoma is a serious ophthalmological condition which, while not causing any symptoms most of the time, can lead to blindness if not diagnosed and treated early!
07-10-2008
Technology advances in the various fields of ophthalmology are rapid and there is a wealth of diagnostic methods and techniques.
06-03-2008
March 6th is designated World Glaucoma Day. Due to the very large number of people who have lost all or a large part of their vision, all of the entities dealing with this disease are working closely together to optimize the research and care of glaucoma patients.
01-03-2008
Recording eye movements in dynamic conditions gives us information on whether the athlete understands the area in which he is moving and whether he has the necessary perception speed to react at the right time. To improve the eyesight of athletes we need to look at it and evaluate it differently than in the past and this is only done with the methods used by athletic eyesight.
16-10-2007
Emmetropia SA once again pioneering in the field of high quality ophthalmology, has introduced Artemis II + superior, the only one in Greece and second across Europe to use a very high frequency ultrasound eye scanner, which is equivalent to a corneal magnetic resonance imaging.
16-10-2007
The latest generation of Laser brings a revolution in Ophthalmology! The seventh and most modern generation of Ophthalmic Laser, named SCHWIND AMARIS, breaks down any precision and speed, making corrective interventions even more effective and safe.
15-10-2007
New paths in the education and dissemination of cutting edge scientific know-how in the field of ophthalmology are being opened by the scientific team of Emmetropia SA after organizing a scientific symposium in collaboration with one of Germany's largest laser industries, Schwind Eye Tech Solutions, 20 until April 22 at the Royal Mare Hotel on the Aldemar Hotel Chain, in Hersonissos, Crete.
09-12-2005
EMMETROPIA SA announces the installation of the new LASER SCHWIND - ESIRIS
21-10-2005
The hotel chain “Aldemar” started a cooperation with the Emmetropia Eye Institute in Heraklion, with the ambition to open the Medical Tourism chapter in Greece.
30-05-2005
Emmetropia the state-of-the-art Ophthalmologic & Refractive Center,located in Heraklion, Crete officially opened its doors on Friday 30/09/05.
This fine evening was honored with the presence of distinguished personalities of the political, social and economic life of Crete, as well as personalities from the field of science whose reputation goes beyond the borders of Greece.
Its human resources are selected withthe highest possible standards. In 2006, Emmetropia is also expected to serve as a training center for Europe and the Middle East in the use of medical lasers.