Mr Serafeim Antonakis MD, MSc, FRCOphth

Mr Serafeim Antonakis is a highly regarded Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, who currently treats patients in Hampshire and Devon. With over 2 decades of experience in both the UK and Greece, he has built a reputation as a trusted specialist in Vitreoretinal and Cataract surgery. After qualifying in his native Greece and receiving his CCT in Ophthalmology from the University of Athens and his MSc in Healthcare Management, Mr Antonakis moved to the UK to develop his skills and experience. He completed his medical retina clinical research fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Institute of Ophthalmology - UCL in London , before being awarded an honorary position in recognition of his fine work. He then worked at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a retinal fellow for two years, until his dedicated work was once again acknowledged, this time with the offer of a senior position. Mr Antonakis completed his final Vitreoretinal fellowship position at St Thomas’ Hospital in London , before accepting the substantive Consultant position at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust which he holds to this day and is the Lead of the vitreoretinal service and the Clinical Lead of the Ophthalmology group. Mr Antonakis also dedicates a large portion of his time to educating, as Senior Clinical Lecturer and as Research Project Supervisor at the University of Southampton and as a Certified Clinical and Educational Supervisor of Wessex Deanery, British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons and Royal College of Ophthalmology for Vitreoretinal fellows, Trainees in Ophthalmology and CESR trainees. He also regularly writes and contributes to various medical publications (you can view his publication on Pubmed, ResearchGate or Google Scholar) He has been described as "a pleasure to work with" by his colleagues, while patients regularly commend him for his exceptional knowledge, kindness, patience and dedication. Get in touch to learn more about the ways in which Mr Antonakis can help you with your eye condition.

Retinal disease/surgery; Macular hole; Epiretinal membrane; Retinal detachment; Vitreous Haemorrhage; Posterior vitreous detachment; Floaters; innovative 3D Visualization System for Retina surgery; Cataract (Micro Incision and Complex Cataract Surgery); Ocular trauma; Medical retina; Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Oedema; Age-related macular degeneration (AMD); Retinal Vein Occlusions; Intravitreal injections and implants, Light Therapy for dry AMD.