What Makes Dr. Dementiev’s Expertise Unique?
Dr. Dementiev has rich experience in refractive surgery. Back in 1985, Dr. Dementiev was a pioneer of radial keratotomy, that is myopia and astigmatism correction method. Back then, only a few doctors were able to perform this type of surgery. To scale the technique up, the excimer laser was introduced which made it possible to opt out manual changing the eye optics. Still some myopia degrees can’t be treated with excimer laser. The higher myopia degrees (above 6–7 diopters) may render the use of excimer laser contraindicated. It was Dr. Dementiev and his colleagues who developed the patient selection criteria for laser surgeries, that are now accepted worldwide.
Dr. Dementiev is the pioneer and author of a state-of-the-art technology named posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (PIOL). Dr. Dementiev has been training eye surgeons from all over the world about the selection of patients for the implantation of such lenses (MPL, ICL), preparation of patients for surgeries and - most importantly - the surgical technique itself, since 1996.
Dr. Dementiev was among the first surgeons to master the phacoemulsification technique for cataract surgery. By 1997, this technology, aimed at inserting a patient-tailored lens at the early cataract stages (without waiting for its “maturation”, as was the traditional approach in the past), has become the gold standard throughout the world. And by the time, Dr. Dementiev has already had 10 years of successful experience in phacoemulsification and using various lenses. What makes Dr. Dementiev unique is that he has been involved in the development, implementation and advancing of every today’s world lens technologies.
Personal experience allows Dr. Dementiev to unequivocally choose the most advanced and up-to-date surgery method and lens type for each particular patient. In the clinics run by Dr. Dementiev all state-of-the-art equipment is regularly modernised and updated, all employees are well trained and permanently improve their professional skills under his supervision. This is the key to minimise the complication rate. Patients, that were operated by Dr. Dementiev 30 years ago, still trust him and are now back with new—age-related—changes, having confidence that entrust their vision to good hands!
Dr. Dementiev graduated from the Moscow Medical Stomatology Institute with a degree in medicine and began his career as an ophthalmic surgeon in 1984 at the Moscow Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institute under the personal supervision of Academician S. N. Fyodorov.
In 1994, he graduated from the University of Pavia (Italy) and received the European Certificate of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in ophthalmology.
In 1994, he graduated from the University of Pavia (Italy) and received the European Certificate of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in ophthalmology.
Dr. Dementiev is the one of the world’s most famous ophthalmic surgeons, scientist and inventor. He approved himself as being not only a surgical care practitioner but also a scientist and inventor.
Since 1986, Dr. Dementiev, together with Professor V. K. Zuev, has been developing and applied in practice phakic intraocular lenses to correct the high degree myopia. Dr. Dementiev was one of the first ophthalmologists who changed extracapsular extraction to phacoemulsification in cataract surgery.
In 1988, Dr. Dementiev became a head of the group that was investigating and developing keratomileusis, created by order of the director of the S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution.
For his exceptional merits, Dr. Dementiev was invited to work in Italy in 1989; there he continued the scientific development of the method of phakic correction of refractive abnormalities, and in 1994 he proposed a new model of the posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens. In 1999, Dr. Dementiev directly participated in the production launch of the posterior chamber phakic lens (PRL) in the USA, which got a certificate of conformity for use in the EU countries, and had a clinical trial protocol (FDA) launched in the USA.
Since 1986, Dr. Dementiev, together with Professor V. K. Zuev, has been developing and applied in practice phakic intraocular lenses to correct the high degree myopia. Dr. Dementiev was one of the first ophthalmologists who changed extracapsular extraction to phacoemulsification in cataract surgery.
In 1988, Dr. Dementiev became a head of the group that was investigating and developing keratomileusis, created by order of the director of the S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution.
For his exceptional merits, Dr. Dementiev was invited to work in Italy in 1989; there he continued the scientific development of the method of phakic correction of refractive abnormalities, and in 1994 he proposed a new model of the posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens. In 1999, Dr. Dementiev directly participated in the production launch of the posterior chamber phakic lens (PRL) in the USA, which got a certificate of conformity for use in the EU countries, and had a clinical trial protocol (FDA) launched in the USA.
Dr. Dementiev holds the authorship of more than 30 scientific papers, 7 monographs, and 10 patents and inventions.
Dr. Dementiev is regularly invited to demonstrate his skills and surgical techniques at international live surgery workshops. His students include more than 800 physicians from 30 countries of the world.
Dr. Dementiev is regularly invited to demonstrate his skills and surgical techniques at international live surgery workshops. His students include more than 800 physicians from 30 countries of the world.
Lifetime Achievement Award in Ophthalmology (2014, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO))
Award of Merit in Ophthalmology from the Brazilian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2014
Award for Merit in Ophthalmology from the Italian Society of Ophthalmology, 2009
Award of Merit in Ophthalmology from the Brazilian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2014
Award for Merit in Ophthalmology from the Italian Society of Ophthalmology, 2009
Full Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology since 1996
Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
Member of the Italian Ophthalmological Society
Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery
Member of the Italian Ophthalmological Society
Advantages of treatment with Dr. Dementiev
High professional level: Dr.Dementiev is a competent practitioner with an extensive experience in ophthalmology. His knowledge and skills generously let him identify and treat a wide range of eye diseases
Advanced technologies and equipment: using the cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic devices. This empowers to accurately and effectively diagnose and treat eye problems
A broad range of ophthalmic services is provided, including diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and cataracts, vision correction, treatment of inflammatory eye diseases and solving other ophthalmic problems
Providing a personalised and unique approach to each patient. This includes a deep examination, consultation, and development of an optimal treatment plan. Excellent service wrapped in care: friendliness, attentiveness and willingness to assist with any question or concern about treatment