Τίτλοι

• Cornea Fellow (AHEPA University General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
• Chartered Fellow (World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Science)
• Medical Examiner (European Board of Ophthalmology)
• President (South Eastern Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2015)
• President (Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery, 2019-2023)
• Achievement Award Recipient (American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015)

Εξειδικεύσεις & Ερευνητικά ενδιαφέροντα

Εξειδικεύσεις

• Refractive Surgery – Expertise in various refractive surgery techniques, including Femto Lasik, Lasik, PRK, PTK, and cross-linking.
• Keratoplasty – Specialized in Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEAK), Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), and anterior lamellar keratoplasty.
• Ocular Surface Reconstruction – Experience in limbal-conjunctival stem cell autografts, amniotic membrane transplantation, and epithelial stem cell transplantation.
• Phakic IOL Implantation – Specializes in iris-supported Phakic IOLs (Artisan) and scleral-fixating IOLs.

Ερευνητικά ενδιαφέροντα

• Corneal Surgery – 
• Refractive Surgery – 
• Cataract Surgery – 
• Ocular Surface Reconstruction – 
• Glaucoma Surgery

Επαγγελματική Προϋπηρεσία

• Ophthalmica Eye Institute, Scientific Director, Co owner
  June 2013-
• Thessaloniki Eye Foundation, Scientific Director, Co owner
  Nov 2007 –June 2013
• Iris Ophthalmic Microsurgical Unit, Director, Co owner, Tirana, Albania
  July 2003-2010
• Iris Refractive Surgery Unit, Director, Co owner Larisa, Greece
  Feb 2003-Sept 2010
• Department of Ophthalmology AHEPA University General Hospital Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,  Cornea Associate Specialist
  July 2003 – Mar2008             
• Cornea – Refractive Surgery Unit, Interbalkan Medical Center, Director
  July 2003 – Mar2008
  

Εκπαίδευση

Πτυχίο Ιατρικής

Democretian University of Thrace, Alexandroupoli, 1991

Ειδικότητα

Department of Public Health, Medical Council, 1998

Μετεκπαίδευση

• Senior House Officer (Training Rotation) at Royal Free University Hospital and University College Hospital, London (August 1993 – September 1997).
• Clinical Research Fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London (February 1998 – May 1999).

Πιστοποιήσεις

• Medical Degree (MD) with honors – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece (July 1991).
• Specialist Degree in Ophthalmology – Department of Public Health, Medical Council (January 1998).
• PhD with honors in Ophthalmology – Democritus University of Thrace, Greece (May 2001).
• European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) Medical Examiner – Temple House, Dublin, Ireland (May 2004).
• Chartered Fellow – World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Science (January 2023).
• International Council of Ophthalmology, Basic Science in Ophthalmology Certification – (April 1996).

Διακρίσεις & Βραβεία

Basic Science in Ophthalmology
International Council Ophthalmology 11-43 Bath Street, London EC1V 9EL www.icoph.org
April 1996

PhD with honors in Ophthalmology
Democretian University of Thrace, Alexandroupoli, Greece
www.med.duth.gr
May 2001

Medical Examiner, European Board of Ophthalmology
Temple House, Temple Road Blackrock Dublin Ireland
www.ebo-online.org
May 2004

Country Representative of Greece,
International Society of Refractive Surgery ISRS International Council
American Academy of Ophthalmology
PO Box 7424 San Francisco, CA 94109-7424
www.aao.org/isrs
November 2004         

European Refractive research group
Alcon Focus Research group award
November 2006

1st Prize Award for Best Video
Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery  International Meeting www.hsioirs.org
February  2012

Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The Achievement Award program recognizes individual ophthalmologists for more than 25 categories of contribution to the Academy.
AAO Annual Meeting
November 2015

President
South Eastern Society of Cataract and refractive surgeons
March 2015

President
Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery
April 2019-2023

Chartered Fellow
World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Science
January 2023

Δημοσιεύσεις

1. Cataract Surgery in Complex Anterior Segment Pathology. Balidis M, Rechichi M, Fogla R, Gatzioufas Z. J Ophthalmol. 2022 Jan 24;2022:9808735. doi: 10.1155/2022/9808735. eCollection 2022.PMID: 35154821
2. Trauma-induced Corneal Ectasia: the Interesting Case. Balidis M, Yahya F, Gatzioufas Z, Iraklis V, Siskou E, Burle de Politis P, Sakellaris D.Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2022 Feb;239(2):208-211. doi: 10.1055/a-1651-0519. Epub 2021 Oct 27.PMID: 34706380 
3. Update in treatment of uveitic macular edema. Koronis S, Stavrakas P, Balidis M, Kozeis N, Tranos PG.Drug Des Devel Ther. 2019 Feb 19;13:667-680. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S166092. eCollection 2019.PMID: 30858697 
4. Intracorneal Ring Segment Implantation in the Management of Keratoconus: An Evidence-Based Approach. Sakellaris D, Balidis M, Gorou O, Szentmary N, Alexoudis A, Grieshaber MC, Sagri D, Scholl H, Gatzioufas Z.Ophthalmol Ther. 2019 Oct;8(Suppl 1):5-14. doi: 10.1007/s40123-019-00211-2. Epub 2019 Oct 11.PMID: 31605316
5. Retinal complications of phakic intraocular lenses. Brazitikos PD, Androudi S, Balidis M, Tsinopoulos L, Papadopoulos NT, Stangos AN, Georgiadis N.Semin Ophthalmol. 2003 Sep;18(3):97-102. doi: 10.1076/soph.18.3.97.29810.PMID: 15513468 Review.
6. The Proteins of Keratoconus: a Literature Review Exploring Their Contribution to the Pathophysiology of the Disease. Loukovitis E, Kozeis N, Gatzioufas Z, Kozei A, Tsotridou E, Stoila M, Koronis S, Sfakianakis K, Tranos P, Balidis M, Zachariadis Z, Mikropoulos DG, Anogeianakis G, Katsanos A, Konstas AG.Adv Ther. 2019 Sep;36(9):2205-2222. doi: 10.1007/s12325-019-01026-0. Epub 2019 Jul 30.PMID: 31363996
7. Collagen Cross- Linking for Paediatric Keratoconus. Panos GD, Kozeis N, Balidis M, Moschos MM, Hafezi F.Open Ophthalmol J. 2017 Jul 31;11:211-216. doi:10.2174/1874364101711010211. eCollection 2017.PMID: 28932337
8. Post-DMEK Bacterial Interface Keratitis Treated with Intrastromal and Intracameral Antibiotics. Janeschitz-Kriegl L, Dimacali V, Sagri D, Scholl HP, Gatzioufas Z, Balidis M.Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2020 Apr;237(4):403-405. doi: 10.1055/a-1081-1723. Epub 2020 Feb 24.PMID: 32092773  No abstract available.
9. Genetic Aspects of Keratoconus: A Literature Review Exploring Potential Genetic Contributions and Possible Genetic Relationships with Comorbidities. Loukovitis E, Sfakianakis K, Syrmakesi P, Tsotridou E, Orfanidou M, Bakaloudi DR, Stoila M, Kozei A, Koronis S, Zachariadis Z, Tranos P, Kozeis N, Balidis M, Gatzioufas Z, Fiska A, Anogeianakis G.Ophthalmol Ther. 2018 Dec;7(2):263-292. doi: 10.1007/s40123-018-0144-8. Epub 2018 Sep 6.PMID: 30191404 
10. Novel Sutureless Scleral Fixated IOL for Inadequate or Absent Capsular Support. Sidiropoulos G, Siskou E, Koronis S, Tranos P, Gatzioufas Z, Balidis M.J Ophthalmol. 2022 Jan 25;2022:2161003. doi: 10.1155/2022/2161003. eCollection 2022.PMID: 35127155
11. Contact Lenses for Keratoconus- Current Practice. Moschos MM, Nitoda E, Georgoudis P, Balidis M, Karageorgiadis E, Kozeis N.Open Ophthalmol J. 2017 Jul 31;11:241-251. doi: 10.2174/1874364101711010241. eCollection 2017.PMID: 28932340
12. Update on the cellular, genetic and cytokine basis of epiretinal membrane pathogenesis. Tsotridou E, Loukovitis E, Zapsalis K, Pentara I, Koronis S, Tranos P, Asteriadis S, Balidis M, Sousouras T, Vakalis T, Zachariadis Z, Anogeianakis G.J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2019 Nov-Dec;33(6):1879-1884. doi: 10.23812/19-275-L.PMID: 31970969
13. Rare Persistent Corneal Infection by Phoma sp. – A Case Report.Adamopoulou A, Sakellaris D, Koronis S, Balidis M, Zachariadis Z, Tranos P, Kozeis N, Gatzioufas Z, Anogeianakis G, Mikropoulos DG, Konstas AG.Ophthalmol Ther. 2019 Mar;8(1):143-148. doi: 10.1007/s40123-019-0163-0. Epub 2019 Jan 30.PMID: 30701475
14. Femtosecond-assisted intrastromal corneal cross-linking for early and moderate keratoconus. Balidis M, Konidaris VE, Ioannidis G, Kanellopoulos AJ.Eye (Lond). 2014 Oct;28(10):1258-60. doi: 10.1038/eye.2014.155. Epub 2014 Jul 25.PMID: 25060851
15. Acute corneal graft rejection after anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 vaccination: A report of four cases.Balidis M, Mikropoulos D, Gatzioufas Z, de Politis PB, Sidiropoulos G, Vassiliadis V.Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021 Nov 26:11206721211064033. doi: 10.1177/11206721211064033. Online ahead of print.PMID: 34825599
16. A Case of Early Keratoconus Associated with Eye Rubbing in a Young Child. Dimacali V, Balidis M, Adamopoulou A, Kozei A, Kozeis N.Ophthalmol Ther. 2020 Sep;9(3):667-676. doi: 10.1007/s40123-020-00264-8. Epub 2020 Jun 15.PMID: 32542504 
17. Contributions of the superoxide dismutase 1 and zinc finger protein 469 (ZNF469) genes to keratoconus. Loukovitis E, Tsotridou E, Vakalis T, Asteriadis S, Sousouras T, Zachariadis Z, Tranos P, Kozeis N, Balidis M, Anogeianakis G.J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2019 Mar Apr,;33(2):457-460.PMID: 30916512
18. Contributions of VSX1 gene to keratoconus. Kalasidou G, Frydas I, Kozei A, Syrmakesi P, Loukovitis E, Sfakianakis K, Balidis M, Zachariadis Z, Tranos P, Kozeis N, Anogeianakis G.J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 Nov-Dec;32(6):1515-1518.PMID: 30574758
19. Corneal infiltrates after corneal collagen cross-linking. Mangioris GF, Papadopoulou DN, Balidis MO, Poulas JL, Papadopoulos NT, Seiler T.J Refract Surg. 2010 Aug;26(8):609-11. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20100326-01.PMID: 20438026
20. Bilateral Linear Interstitial Keratitis in a Patient with Unilateral Recurrent Herpetic Keratitis. Camenzind Zuche H, Dimacali V, Karmona L, Scholl HPN, Gatzioufas Z, Balidis M.Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2020 Apr;237(4):400-402. doi: 10.1055/a-1085-9532. Epub 2020 Mar 27.PMID: 32219778  
21. Is the corneal stromal demarcation line depth a true indicator of corneal collagen crosslinking efficacy? Gatzioufas Z, Balidis M, Kozeis N.J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016 May;42(5):804. doi.1016/j.jcrs.2016.02.043.PMID: 27255259No abstract available.
22. Effect of Conus Eccentricity on Visual Outcomes After Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation in Keratoconus.Gatzioufas Z, Panos GD, Elalfy M, Khine A, Hamada S, Lake D, Kozeis N, Balidis M.J Refract Surg. 2018 Mar 1;34(3):196-200. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20180115-02.PMID: 29522230
23. Accelerated, Pulsed Collagen Cross-Linking versus the Dresden Protocol in Keratoconus: A Case Series. Dervenis N, Dervenis P, Dragoumis N, Papandroudis A, Zachariadis Z, Balidis M.Med Princ Pract. 2020;29(4):332-337. doi: 10.1159/000505598. Epub 2020 Feb 4.PMID: 32018247
24. Unaccompanied Clinic Visits: Practical Consequences of a Stressor Imposed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Tranos PG, de Politis PB, Vasileiou D, Balidis M, Lokovitis E, Asteriades S, Vasileiades V, Stavrakas P, Koronis S.J Patient Exp. 2021 Dec 14;8:23743735211065264. doi: 10.1177/23743735211065264. eCollection 2021.PMID: 34926802
25. Preliminary results of Preserflo Microshunt versus Preserflo Microshunt and Ologen implantation. Vastardis I, Fili S, Perdikakis G, Kontopoulou K, Balidis M, Gatzioufas Z, Kohlhaas M.Eye Vis (Lond). 2021 Sep 3;8(1):33. doi: 10.1186/s40662-021-00253-3.PMID: 34479641
26. Effect of Conus Eccentricity on Visual Outcomes After Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation in Keratoconus. Gatzioufas Z, Panos GD, Elalfy M, Khine A, Hamada S, Lake D, Kozeis N, Balidis M. J Refract Surg. 2018 Mar 1;34(3):196-200.
27. Collagen Cross- Linking for Paediatric Keratoconus Panos GD, Balidis M, Kozeis N, Moschos M, Hafezi F Open Ophthalmol J. 2017 Jul;11:211-216.
28. Contact Lenses for Keratoconus- Current Practice.Moschos MM, Nitoda E, Georgoudis P, Balidis M, Karageorgiadis E, Kozeis N. Open Ophthalmol J. 2017 Jul 31;11:241-251.
29. Is the corneal stromal demarcation line depth a true indicator of corneal collagen crosslinking efficacy? Gatzioufas Z, Balidis M, Kozeis N. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016 May;42(5):804.
30. YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for the prevention of pigment dispersion glaucoma a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Scott A, Kotecha A, Bunce C, Balidis M, Garway-Heath DF, Miller MH, Wormald R.Ophthalmology. 2011 Mar;118(3):468-73. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2010.07.026. Epub 2010 Oct 29.
31. Femtosecond-assisted intrastromal corneal cross-linking for early and moderate keratoconus  Miltiadis Balidis, Vasilios E. Konidaris, George Ioannidis, Anastasios J. Kanellopoulos, Eye 28, 1258-1260 (October 2014) | doi:10.1038/eye.2014.155
32. Descemet’s Stripping endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEAK) using Tan Endoglide endothelium insertion.Miltiadis Balidis, Vasilios E. Konidaris, George Ioannidis Boboridis–² transplantation proceedings 2012 Nov;44(9):2759-64. doi: 10.1016
33. YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for the prevention of pigment dispersion glaucoma a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Scott A, Kotecha A, Bunce C, Balidis M, Garway-Heath DF, Miller MH, Wormald R. Ophthalmology. 2011 Mar; 118(3):468-73. Epub 2010 Oct 29.
34. Corneal infiltrates after corneal collagen cross-linking Mangioris GF, Papadopoulou DN, Balidis MO, Poulas JL, Papadopoulos NT, Seiler T J Refract Surg. 2010 Aug;26(8):609-11
35. Non-contact holmium: YAG laser thermal keratoplasty for hyperopia: two-year follow-up. Papadopoulos NT, Balidis M, Brazitikos PD, Androudi S, Fotiadis K, Kalinderis KA, Stangos NT.J Refract Surg. 2005 Jan-Feb;21(1):82-6.
36. Functional and anatomic results of macular hole surgery complicated by massive indocyanine green sub retinal migration. Brazitikos PD, Androudi S, Tsinopoulos I, Papadopoulos NT, Balidis M, Georgiadis N.Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2004 Oct;82(5):613-5
37. Retinal complications of phakic intraocular lenses. Brazitikos PD, Androudi S, Balidis M, Tsinopoulos L, Papadopoulos NT, Stangos AN, Georgiadis N.Semin Ophthalmol. 2003 Sep; 18(3):97-102. Review
38. Sulcus implantation of a 3-piece, 6.0 mm optic, hydrophobic foldable acrylic intraocular lens in phacoemulsification complicated by posterior capsule rupture. Brazitikos PD, Balidis MO, Tranos P, Androudi S, Papadopoulos NT, Tsinopoulos IT, Karabatakis V, Stangos NT.J Cataract Refract Surg. 2002 Sep;28(9):1618-22
39. Intraobserver and interobserver reliability of the R/D score for evaluation of iris configuration by ultrasound biomicroscopy, in patients with pigment dispersion syndrome M O Balidis, C Bunce, K Boboridis, J Salzman, R P L Wormald and M H Miller Eye (2002) 16, 722–726. doi: 10.1038/sj.eye.6700116
40. Iris configuration in accommodation in pigment dispersion syndrome M O Balidis, C Bunce, C J Sandy, R P L Wormald and M H Miller   Eye (2002) 16, 694–700. doi: 10.1038/sj.eye.6700115
41. New Horizons New and future developments will improve many aspects of therapeutic corneal collagen cross-linking The Ophthalmilgists 9/11/2019
42. Presbyopic profiles in Excimer ablations Zahariadis, Balidis, Sousouras, Vatakas, Markousis Panoptis 22;2,86-90 2010
43. Rayner Toric IOL – Correction of Post keratoplasty astigmatism with Tflex Toric Eurotimes Sept 2009
44. Deep anterior lammelar keratoplasty Ophthalmic surgery chronicles (Οφθαλμοχειρουργικά χρονικά) 7:23-27 2008 Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery
45. Excimer laser ablation in keratoconic patients Proceedings 42^nd  National Ophthalmology Congress 2008
46. Early results encouraging for wavefront-guided Epi-LASIK Eurotimes February 2006
47. Successful PRK after RK followed by keratitis and regression of myopiaTh. Papadopoulos, M. Balidis, P.D. Brazitikos, D.N. Papadopoulou, G.F. Mangioris, S. Androudi, P.K. Economidis Ophthalmologia Volume 17 – No 2 – 2005
48. CMV retinitis in HIV patients in after HAART era Proceedings 39^th National Ophthalmology Congress 2004
49. Phototherapeutic keratectomy can be used to treat aniridic keratopathy Eurotimes April 2004
50. High Order Aberration. Clinical significance Proceedings 38^th National Ophthalmology Congress 2004
51. Phototherapeutic keratectomy can be used to treat aniridic keratopathy Balidi, S Androudi, Brazitikos, N.Papadopoulos, Georgiadis Panoptis 16;1 30-32 2004
52. Advances in Phacodynamics Proceedings  38^th National Ophthalmology Congress 2004
53. Ealy results with Sulcus implantation of a 3-piece, 6.0 mm optic, hydrophobic foldable acrylic intraocular lens in phacoemulsification complicated by posterior capsule rupture. Brazitikos PD, Balidis MO, Tranos P, Androudi S, Papadopoulos NT, Tsinopoulos IT, Karabatakis V, Stangos NT. Panoptis 15;2 85-91 2003
54. ND YAG LASER Peripheral iridotomy in PDS patients Balidis Bunce, Wormald, M Miller Ophthalmologia 13, 2:178-194 2001
55. Current cyclodistructive procedures Ophthalmic surgery chronicles (Οφθαλμοχειρουργικά χρονικά) 2:18-19 2000 Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery
56. The optic disc characteristics of patients with PDS Neelakantan, Tan, Balidis, Bunce, Miller, Wormald, Hitchings The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO –March15 2000Vol 41, No4 S288
57. Results of a metanalysis of current medical treatments of Behcet syndrome
    1. Sabrosa, Pavesio, Bunce, Balidis, Wormald ARVO March15 1999Vol 40, No4 S150
58. Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity in a District General Hospital over nine years treatments of Behcet syndrome Rowlands, Ioannidis Balidis, Hickman-Casey, Davey The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO – March15 1999Vol 40, No4 S915
59. Intra-interobserver analysis of a new method of measuring iris configuration using Ultrasound Biomicroscopy Balidis, Boboridis, Bunce, Wormald, Miller The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology –March15 1999Vol 40, No4 S835
60. Ιris Configuration changes induced by accommodation in patients with Pigment Dispersion Balidis, Heath, Sandy, Bunce, Wormald, M .Miller The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology – March15 1998Vol 39, No4 S251
61. Rates of Progression of Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and Pigmentary Glaucoma. Sandy, Balidis, Franks, Bunce, Wormald, Miller The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology – March15 1998 Vol 39, No4 S250
62. Pigmentary Glaucoma Review Panoptis  10;2, 96-97 1997 Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery
63. Neurophthalmology in systemic diseases Proceedings 26^th  National Ophthalmology Congress 1991

BOOK

Ocular Embryology M Balidis , N T Stangos Clinical Ophthalmology N T Stangos ISBN: 960-12-1058-Χ   University Studio Press 2002 Thessaloniki