Thomas Patrianakos

About Thomas Patrianakos

Thomas Patrianakos

Patrianakos has frequently lectured on glaucoma and general ophthalmology to residents, physicians and patients, and has many published articles. His main research interests include glaucoma, optic nerve imaging techniques, and microinvasive glaucoma surgery. His aims: to find ways to improve surgical treatment of glaucoma, and better ways of teaching and developing ophthalmologists in training. When asked who he most admires in the field, he says, “All of my mentors, who over the years have bestowed their knowledge to countless future ophthalmologists.”

A nominator said: “Thomas has trained and inspired many young ophthalmologists, not only clinically but academically. Through functions and newsletters, he remains influential to his past graduates.”