Irini Chatziralli

Academic University Scholar at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Chatziralli is an ophthalmic surgeon specializing in medical retina. She is actively involved in many research projects and has over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals. One of her favorite hobbies is music and she has played piano for around 25 years. She says that photography is her other love outside ophthalmology.

A nominator said: “Irini is an exceptional personality. She has great research activity that is proven by her prolific publication record. She is also a very good and precise surgeon, as well as a medical retina specialist. I recommend her as a ‘Rising Star’ in ophthalmology without any hesitation. She is a voracious researcher and an asset in each clinic! Her clinical and research experience is outstanding."

Part of the Power List 2017

Thanks to the demographics of the developed world, the future of eyecare looks like it will be one of limited resources and rising patient burden.

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In 2018, The Ophthalmologist will be recognising the Top 100 pioneers and game-changers in the field of ophthalmology.

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