Professor Eirini Skiadaresi is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Sancta Maria Hospital, Swansea, and Honorary Professor at Swansea University Medical School. She holds a Consultant post at Hywel Dda University Health Board across Prince Philip Hospital, Glangwili Hospital and Amman Valley Hospital. She trained at the University of Trieste in Italy, graduating with honours (110/110 magna cum laude) followed by a residency in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery (50/50 cum laude), before completing fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Bristol Eye Hospital. 

Specialist Interests

• Cataract surgery (routine and complex)
• Medical retina
• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Uveitis and inflammatory eye conditions
• Retinal vein occlusion
• Cystoid macular oedema
• Central serous retinopathy

Conditions Treated and Procedures Offered at Sancta Maria Hospital

Professor Skiadaresi offers private consultations and surgical treatment for the full range of ophthalmic conditions at Sancta Maria Hospital. Her cataract practice covers routine through to complex and complicated cataract surgery, with premium lens options available. Her medical retina practice covers all forms of retinal and inflammatory eye disease including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, cystoid macular oedema, central serous retinopathy, and uveitis.

Research and Publications

Professor Skiadaresi’s research interests include medical retina, uveitis, cataract surgery and patient-reported outcomes, with published work in high-impact journals including the Lancet. She leads international research collaborations in the USA, Greece and China, and sits on the editorial board of an ophthalmology journal. She reviews for 11 journals including the BMJ and Eye.

Teaching and Education

Professor Skiadaresi holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from Swansea University and is an NHS trainer for ophthalmologists in training. She regularly contributes to undergraduate medical student education and teaches optometrists and nurses. She has published educational articles and book chapters, and holds an MSc in Health Care Management.

Training and Background

Professor Skiadaresi completed her medical and ophthalmology training at the University of Trieste, Italy, before undertaking fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Bristol Eye Hospital. She previously worked at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, before taking up her current post at Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Languages

Professor Skiadaresi consults in English, Italian and Greek.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Royal College of Ophthalmologists