What does an eye doctor treat?
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
At our practice in Paphos, care is organised across three linked areas: vision care, dry eye, and eyelid or periocular care. This includes cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease such as macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, dry eye disease, and medical or structural eyelid conditions.
This means general ophthalmology, diagnostic dry eye assessment, retinal treatment experience, and periocular expertise are available in one setting.
When should you see an eye doctor?
You should consider seeing an ophthalmologist if you experience blurred vision, eye pain, redness, light sensitivity, floaters, or changes in vision.
Regular eye examinations are also important for early detection of conditions such as glaucoma and retinal disease, even before symptoms appear.
Comprehensive eye examinations
A full eye examination includes assessment of vision, refraction, eye pressure, slit-lamp evaluation, and imaging of the retina.
Advanced diagnostic technologies allow for early detection and precise monitoring of eye conditions. This is the foundation of a comprehensive eye examination in Paphos.
Cataracts & vision changes
Cataracts are a common cause of blurred vision, glare, and reduced visual clarity.
We provide detailed cataract surgery in Paphos and guidance on when surgery may be appropriate, based on your symptoms and visual needs.
Dry eye & ocular surface care
Dry eye disease can cause discomfort, fluctuating vision, and irritation.
We offer a structured pathway that begins with diagnostic dry eye evaluation, then clarifies whether the main driver is tear instability, aqueous deficiency, blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, or a mixed picture. Treatment may then include targeted home care, in-office options such as thermal pulsation, and long-term management where needed.
Eyelid & aesthetic treatments
This part of the practice combines medical eyelid care with selected periocular aesthetic treatment. It includes upper blepharoplasty, non-surgical eyelid tightening, PLEXR plasma wrinkle reduction, wrinkle-relaxing treatment, and physician-led facial skin rejuvenation.
We also assess eyelid lumps and lesions, including selected benign lesions for non-surgical removal when clinically appropriate. Surgical and non-surgical options are considered according to anatomy, function, and the specific problem being addressed.
Retinal care & injections
Conditions affecting the retina, such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, require careful monitoring and timely treatment.
Retinal care may include OCT-led monitoring, structured follow-up, and intravitreal injections in a controlled clinical setting when indicated. Dr Stavrou has extensive experience performing retinal injections for conditions such as wet AMD, diabetic macular oedema, and retinal vein occlusion.
Serving Paphos and surrounding areas
Our eye clinic is based in central Paphos and serves patients from across the region, including Chloraka, Peyia, Geroskipou, and surrounding communities. Dr Valentina Stavrou is a registered GeSY (General Healthcare System) provider, and the practice welcomes both GeSY-covered and private patients.
We welcome both local residents and international patients seeking high-quality ophthalmology care.