Rania S.


Patient | Diagnosed December 2023

Rania S.

Recieved care from Dr. Klio Chatzistefanou, MD, at First Department of Ophthalmology at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens. Greece

“Now, ten months after surgery, I can do pretty much everything I could do before the problem hit me." 

Patient Background

Rania's strabismus affected her career as a dentist and her mobility. "It was hard for me to do some of my tasks at work, and also made it difficult for me to drive safely and also affected my ability to care for my elder mother." She wanted to get corrective surgery to improve and overcome all the aspects of her life that were affected by the condition.

Patient Experience

When Rania finally found her surgeon, the expertise in this type of treatment made her feel safe about the outcome and certain that it would be successful. Her recovery was fast, and she could see normally within 3 to 4 days. It took about 20 to 25 days for her to completely return to her normal schedule. Now, 10 months after the surgery, she can do virtually everything she could do before the condition affected her.

Patient Advice

"Don't be scared to do it."

Finding the best surgeon for their condition is the key to a smooth process. Eye surgery is a frightening choice, as one of the potential complications can include vision loss, so feeling apprehensive is completely normal. Searching for a doctor who makes the patient feel safe is the best way to get through it smoothly.