One year Mini Fellowship in Refractive Surgery in VEIC.
The participation from 1998 up to date is: 8 Ophthalmologists.
(2 from Greece, 1 from Bulgaria, 1 from Palestine, 1 from Switzerland, 1 from Panama, 1 from USA).
Coordinator & Instructor of the5 day international & the 2 day national fellowships in Refractive Surgery. From 1999 up to date 13 International Mini fellowships and 7 National are organized with the participation of 59 Greek Ophthalmologists and 40 Ophthalmologists from all over the world.

in 80 International Conferences from 1998-2003.
215 presentations in international Conferences.
153 presentations in Greek Conferences.
Coordinator of the “Aegean Cornea” and “Aegean Retina” Conferences on a biannual basis in collaboration with the Harvard Medical School, and of the “Summer School in Visual Optics” on a yearly basis.

Pallikaris IG. Preoperative Placido Photography in Keratoconus and its meaning in conjuction with postoperative Astigmatism. Albrceht V. Graetes Arch. Klin. Exp. Ophthalmol. 21387-99, 1980.
Pallikaris IG, Gruber. Determination of sound velocity in different forms of cataracts. Documenta ophthalmologia. Proc. Series.Vol 29 (165-169) 1981.
Pallikaris IG, Spiess H., Lang J., F. Bigar F. Motility disorders in high Myopia. Docum. Ophthalmol. Proc. Series Vol. 29, 1981.
Pallikaris IG, Lakidis V., Rasoglou P. Results of 55 cases of complicated retinal detachments operated using pars-plana vitrektomy associated with "peeling off" and air drainage. Follow-up 6 and 24 months. Arch. Oftalmologia Societa Italiana, 1410, 1983.
Pallikaris IG, Papatzanaki M.E., Georgiadis A., and Frenschock O.. A comparative study of neural regeneration following corneal wounds induced by an argon fluoride excimer laser and mechanical methods. Lasers & Light in Ophthalmology, 3(2):89-95, 1990.
Pallikaris IG, Papatzanaki M.E., Stathi E.Z., Frenschock O., and Georgiadis A. Laser in Situ Keratomoleusis. Lasers Surg Med, 10(5):463-468, 1990.
Tsilimbaris M.K., Vlachonikolis I.G., Siganos D., Makridakis G., and Pallikaris IG. Comparison of keratometric readings as obtained by javal ophthal­mometer and Corneal Analysis System (EyeSys). Refract Corneal Surg, 7(5):368-373, 1991.
Pallikaris IG, Papatzanaki M.E., Siganos D., Tsilimbaris M.. A Corneal flap technique for laser in situ keratomileu­sis. Human studies. Arch Ophthalmol, 109(12):1699-1702, 1991.
Pallikaris IG, Tsilimbaris M.K., Papatzanaki M.E., Goles K.G. Siganos D.S.. Paraformaldehyde-induced Keratitis After Photorefractive Keratectomy. Am J Ophthalmol, 114(3):339-344, 1992.
Pallikaris IG., Papatzanaki M., Siganos D., Tsilimbaris M. Tecnica de colgajo corneal para la queratomileusis in situ mediante laser. Estudios en humanos. Arch of Ophthalmology (Ed Esp ), 3 (3) 127-130, 1992.
Pallikaris IG, Tsilimbaris M., Iliaki O., Naoumidi I., Georgiadis A., Panagopoulos I. Effectiveness of corneal neovascularization photothrombosis using phthalocyanine and a diode laser (675nm). Lasers Surg Med, 13(2):197-203, 1993.
Siganos D., Tselentis I., Papatzanaki M.,Tsilimbaris M., Pallikaris IG. Achromobacter Xylosoxidans keratitis following penetrating keratoplasty. Refract Corneal Surg, 9(1):71-73, 1993.
Naoumidis L., Tsilimbaris M., Georgiadis A., Pallikaris IG. A diode laser mounted on a slit lamp for ophthalmic photodynamic applications of phthalocyanine. Am J Ophthalmol, 115(1):111-112, 1993.
Pallikaris IG., Lambropoulos I., Kolydas P., Nikolopoulos N., Kotsiras I. Excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy for myopia Clinical results in 96 eyes. Refract Corneal Surg, 9:S101-102, 1993.
Siganos DS, Siganos CS, Pallikaris IG. Clear lens extraction and intraocular lens implantation in normally sighted hyperopic eyes. J Refract Corneal Surg, 10(2):117-121, 1994.
Pallikaris IG, Karoutis AD, Lydataki SE, Siganos DS. Rotating brush for fast remomoval of corneal epithelium. J Refract Corneal Surg, 10(4):439-442, 1994.
Pallikaris IG. Siganos DS. Corneal flap technique for excimer laser in situ keratomileusis to correct moderate and high myopia Two-year follow-up. IOL and Refractive Surgery, pp 9-17, Best Papers of Sessions, 1994.
M.K. Tsilimbaris, Pallikaris IG., Naoumidi I.I., Vlachonicolis J., Tsakalof A., Lydataki S. Phthalocyanine Mediated Photodynamic Thrombosis of Experimental Corneal Neovascularization Effect of Phthalocyanine Dose and Irradiation Onset Time on Vascular Occlusion Rate. Lasers Surg Med, 15(1):19-31, 1994.
Pallikaris IG, Siganos DS. Excimer laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy for correction of high myopia. J Refract Corneal Surg, 10(5):498-510, 1994.
Tsilimbaris MK, Pallikaris IG, Lydataki SE. Photothrombosis using two different phthalocyanine administration routes continuous i.v. infusion versus bolus i.v. injection. Photochemistry and Photobiology, 62(3):535-541, 1995.
Siganos DS, Pallikaris IG, Siganos CS. Clear Lensectomy and Intraocular Lens Implantation in Normally Sighted Highly Hyperopic Eyes. Three-year Follow-up. Eur J Implant Ref Surg, 7:128-133, 1995.
Iliaki O.E., Naoumidi I.I., Tsilimbaris M.K., Pallikaris I.G. Photothrombosis of Retinal and Choroidal Vessels in rabbit Eyes Using Chloroaluminum Sulfonated Phthalocyanine and a Diode Laser. Lasers Surg Med, 19(3):311-323, 1996.
Koufala CJ, Lambropoulos JE, Kotsiras JE, Orfanides TE, Pallikaris IG. Stability and Complications of PRK over 2.5 years. J Refract Surg, 12(2):S264-266, 1996.
Klonos GG, Pallikaris IG, Fitzke FW. A computer Model for Predicting Image Quality After Photorefractive Keratectomy. J Refract Surg. 12(2):S280-284, 1996.
Siganos DS, Pallikaris IG, Margaritis VN. Photorefractive Keratectomy with a transition zone for myopia from –7 to –14 Diopters. J Refract Surg, 12(2):S261-263, 1996.
Kozobolis VP, Siganos DS, Meladakis GS, Pallikaris IG. Phototherapeutic keratectomy for corneal opacities and recurrent erosion. J Refract Surg, 12(2):S288-290, 1996.
Pallikaris IG, Xirafis ME, Naoumidis LP, Siganos DS. Arcuate Transverse Keratotomy with a Mechanical Arcutome Based on Videokeratography. J Refract Surg, 12(2):S296-299, 1996.
Pallikaris IG, McDonald, Siganos DS, Klonos G, Detorakis S, Frey R, Downes R, Gauthier C. Tracker Assisted Photorefractive Keratectomy for Myopia of –1.00 to –6.00 Diopters. J Refract Surg, 12(2):240-247, 1996.
Pallikaris IG, Margaritis VN, Naoumidi II, Naoumidis LP, Tsilimbaris MK, Panagopoulos JA, Tsambarlakis IC. Histological Evaluation of Pthalmocyanine Mediated Photodynamic Occlusion of Corneal Neovascularization Enhanced by Hyperbaric Oxygenation. J Refrac Surg. 12(2):S313-316, 1996.
Siganos DS, Palikaris IG, Lambropoulos JE, Koufala CI. Keratometric readings after photorefractive keratectomy are unreliable for calculating IOL power. J Refrac Surg. 12(2):S278-279, 1996
DAmico DJ, Blumenkranz MS, Lavin MJ, Quiroz MH, Pallikaris IG, Marcellino GR, Brooks GE. Multicenter clinical experience using an erbium: YAG laser for vitreoretinal surgery. Ophthalmology 103(10):1575-1585, 1996.
Tsilimbaris MK, Naoumidi II, Naoumidis LP, Papageorgiou E, Pallikaris IG. Transscleral ciliary body PDT using phthalocyanine and diode laser. Functional and morphological implications in albino rabbits. Ophthalm Surg Lasers 28(6):483-494, 1997.
Pallikaris IG, Siganos DS. Laser in situ keratomileusis to treat myopia Early experience. J Cataract Refract Surg, 23(1):39-49, 1997.
Kozobolis VP., Papatzanaki M., Vlachonikolis IG., Pallikaris IG. Tsambarlakis IG. Epidemiology of pseudoexfoliation in the island of Crete (Greece). Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 75(6):726-729, 1997.
Kanellopoulos AJ, Pallikaris IG, Donnenfeld ED, Detorakis S, Koufala K, Perry HD. Comparison of corneal sensation following photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg, 23(1):34-38, 1997
Kozobolis VP, Pallikaris IG, Tsambarlakis IG, Vlachonikolis IG. NdYAG laser removal of pupillary membranes developed after ECCE with PC-IOL implantation. Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 75(6):711-715, 1997.
Siganos DS, Pallikaris IG. Clear lensectomy and intraocular lens implantation in high hyperopia. Cornea and Refractive Surgery, 257-266, 1997.
allikaris IG, Ginis HS, Kounis GA, Anglos D, Papazoglou TG, Naoumidis LP. Corneal hydration monitoring by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. J Refract Surg, 14(6):655-660, 1998.
Siganos C.S. Fruct-Pery J., Muallem MS, Berenshtein E., Noaumidi I., Ever-Hadami P., Pallikaris IG, Chevion M. Topical use of Zinc Desferrioxamine for Corneal Alkali Injury in a Rabbit Model. Cornea 17(2):191-195, 1998.
Pallikaris IG. Quality of Vision in Refractive Surgery. Barraquer Lecture 1997. J Refract Surg, 14(5):551-558, 1998.
Pallikaris IG, Siganos DS. A new optical effect of arcuate keratotomy-treatment of small or decentered excimer laser ablation zones. Cornea Refract Surg, pp 275-282, 1998.
Tsilimbaris MK, Karabekios S, Kozobolis V, Velegrakis G, Pallikaris IG Needle entrance into the maxillary sinus during retrobulbar anesthesia. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 29(7):602-605,1998.
Siganos DS, Pallikaris IG. Clear lensectomy and intraocular lens implantation for hyperopia from +7 to +14 diopters. J Refract Surg, 14(2):105-113, 1998.
Detorakis ET, Siganos DS, Houlakis VM, Kozobolis VP, Pallikaris IG. Microbiological examination of bandage soft lenses used in laser refractive surgery. J Refract Surg 14(6):631-635, 1998.

Siganos DS, Evangelatou KA, Papadaki TG, Katsanevaki VJ, Dagos AI, Pallikaris IG. Photorefractive keratectomy in eyes with congenital nystagmus. J Refract Surg 14(6):649-652, 1998.

Pallikaris IG, Siganos DS. Introduction.Semin Ophthalmol. 13(2):63, 1998.
Kozobolis VP, Detorakis ET, , Vlachonikolis IG, Pallikaris IG. Endothelial Corneal Damage after Neodymium - YAG Laser: Pupillary Membranes, Iridotomies, Capsulotomies. Ophthalmic Surg and Lasers, 29(10):793-802, 1998.
Siganos DS, Katsanevaki VI, Pallikaris IG. Correlation of subepithelial haze and refractive regression I month after photorefractive keratectomy for myopia. J Refract Surg. 15:338-342, 1999.
Detorakis ET, Siganos DS, Kozobolis IG, Pallikaris IG. Corneal epithelial wound healing after Excimer Laser Photorefractive and Photoastigmatic Keratectomy (PRK and PARK). Cornea 18(1):25-28, 1999.
Kozobolis VP, Detorakis ET, Tsilimbaris MK, Vlachonikolis IG, Tsambarlakis IC, Pallikaris IG. Correlation between age related macular degeneration and speudoexfoliation syndrome in the population of Crete. Arch Ophthalmol, 117(5):664-669, 1999.
Kozobolis VP, Detorakis ET, Tsopakis GM, Pallikaris IG. Evaluation of tear secretion ans tear film stability in pseudoexfoliation syndrome. Acta Ophthalmol. Scand. 77(4):406-409, 1999.
Kozobolis VP, Detorakis ET, Sourvinos G, Pallikaris IG, Spandidos DA. Loss of Heterozygosity in Microsatellite DNA from iris and anterior capsule in pseudoexfoliation syndrome. IOVS 40(6):1255–1260, 1999.
Pallikaris IG, Koufala KI, Siganos DS, Papadaki TG, Katsanevaki VJ, Tourtsan V, McDonald MB. Photorefractive Keratectomy with a small spot laser and tracker. J Refract Surg, 15(2):137-144, 1999.
Molebny VV, Panagopoulou SI, Molebny SV, Wakil YS, Pallikaris IG. Principles of Ray Tracing Aberrometry. J Refract Surg, 16(5):S572-575, 2000.
Pallikaris IG, Panagopoulou S. Molebny VV. Clinical Experience with the Tracy Technology Wavefront Device. J Refract Surg, 16(5):S588-591, 2000
Pallikaris IG, Katsanevaki V, Ginis H. The PALM Technique as an Alternative to Customized Ablations. Seminars in Ophthalmology, 15(3):160-169, 2000.
Bufidis Th, Konstas A, Pallikaris IG, Siganos D, Georgiadis N. Contact Lens Fitting Difficultiesd Following Refractive Surgery for High Myopia. The CLAO Journal, 26(2):106-110, 2000.
Tsilimbaris MK, Lesniewska E, Lydataki S, Grimellec C, Goudonnet J, Pallikaris IG. The Use of Atomic Force Microscopy for the Observation of Corneal Epithelium Surface. IOVS 41(3):680-686, 2000.
Tsilimbaris MK, Naoumidi II, Kozombolis VP, Naoumidi TL, Daskalakis M, Pallikaris IG. Ciliary body PTD in pigmented rabbit eyes:effect of single and repeated. Curr Eye Res, 20(6):469-479, 2000.
Kozombolis VP, Detorakis ET, Tsilimbaris M, Siganos DS, Vlachonikolis IG, Pallikaris IG. Crete, Greece Glaucoma Study. J Glaucoma, 9(2):143-149, 2000.
Pallikaris IG. Refractive Surgical Problem. J cataract Refract Surg 26(11):1576, 2000
Christodoulakis EV, Siganos CS, Pallikaris IG. Hemorrhagic Descemet's membrane detachment as a complication of deep sclerectomy: a case report. J Glaucoma. 2001 Dec;10(6):497-500.
Pallikaris IG, Kymionis GD, Astyrakakis NI. Corneal ectasia induced by laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001 Nov;27(11):1796-802.
Panagopoulou SI, Pallikaris IG. Wavefront customized ablations with the WASCA Asclepion workstation. J Refract Surg. 2001 Sep-Oct;17(5):S608-12.
Pallikaris IG, Katsanevaki VJ, Panagopoulou SI.
Laser in situ keratomileusis intraoperative complications using one type of microkeratome. Ophthalmology. 2002 Jan;109(1):57-63.
Aslanides IM, De Souza S, Wong DT, Giavedoni LR, Altomare F, Detorakis ET, Kymionis GD, Pallikaris IG. ORAL VALACYCLOVIR IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE RETINAL NECROSIS SYNDROME. Retina. 2002 Jun;22(3):352-354. Kozobolis VP,
Siganos CS, Kymionis GD, Astyrakakis N, Pallikaris IG. Management of corneal ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis with INTACS. J Refract Surg. 2002 Jan-Feb;18(1):43-6.
Wang L, Misra M, Pallikaris IG, Koch DD. Comparison of a ray-tracing refractometer, autorefractor, and computerized videokeratography in measuring pseudophakic eyes.J Cataract Refract Surg. 2002 Feb;28(2):276-82.
Pallikaris IG, Katsanevaki VJ, Panagopoulou SI. Laser in situ Keratomileusis intraoperative complications using one type of mikrokeratome. Ophthalmology. Jan; 109 (1):57
H. S. Ginis, V. J. Katsanevaki, and I. G. Pallikaris, "Influence of ablation parameters on refractive changes after phototherapeutic keratectomy," J Refract Surg 19(4), 443-448 (2003).
V. J. Katsanevaki, H. S. Ginis, Naoumidi, II, and I. G. Pallikaris, "The PALM Technique: histological findings of masked phototherapeutic keratectomy on rabbit corneas," BMC Ophthalmol 3(1), 4 (2003).
Pallikaris IG, Naoumidi TL, Panagopoulou SI, et al. Conductive keratoplasty for low to moderate hyperopia: 1-year results J REFRACT SURG 19 (5): 496-506 SEP-OCT 2003
G. D. Kymionis, P. Titze, M. M. Markomanolakis, I. M. Aslanides, and I. G. Pallikaris, "Corneal perforation after conductive keratoplasty with previous refractive surgery," J Cataract Refract Surg 29(12), 2452-2454 (2003)
G. D. Kymionis, T. L. Naoumidi, I. M. Aslanides, and I. G. Pallikaris, "Corneal iron ring after conductive keratoplasty," Am J Ophthalmol 136(2), 378-379 (2003).
G. D. Kymionis, C. S. Siganos, G. Kounis, N. Astyrakakis, M. I. Kalyvianaki, and I. G. Pallikaris, "Management of post-LASIK corneal ectasia with Intacs inserts: one-year results," Arch Ophthalmol 121(3), 322-326 (2003).
Lydataki S, Lesniewska E, Tsilimbaris MK, et al. Observation of the posterior endothelial surface of the rabbit cornea using atomic force microscopy Cornea 22: 651-664 OCT 2003.
Pallikaris IG, Kozobolis VP, Christodoulakis EV Erbium : YAG laser deep sclerectomy: An alternative approach to glaucoma surgery Ophthalmic Sur LA IM 34: 375-380 SEP-OCT 2003
Pallikaris IG, Naoumidi II, Kalyvianaki MI, et al. Epi-LASIK: Comparative histological evaluation of mechanical and alcohol-assisted epithelial separation. J Cataract Refract Surg 29 (8): 1496-1501 Aug 2003
Pallikaris IG, Naoumidi TL, Astyrakakis NI. Conductive keratoplasty to correct hyperopic astigmatism J Refract Surg 19 (4): 425-432 JUL-AUG 2003
I. Naoumidi, T. Papadaki, I. Zacharopoulos, C. Siganos, and I. Pallikaris, "Epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis: a histopathologic study in human corneas," Arch Ophthalmol 121(7), 950-955 (2003).
I. G. Pallikaris, V. J. Katsanevaki, M. I. Kalyvianaki, and Naoumidi, II, "Advances in subepithelial excimer refractive surgery techniques: Epi-LASIK," Curr Opin Ophthalmol 14(4), 207-212 (2003).
T. Papadaki, M. Tsilimbaris, K. Thermos, M. Karavellas, D. Samonakis, A. Papapdakis, M. Linardakis, E. Kouromalis, and I. Pallikaris, "The role of lanreotide in the treatment of choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration: a pilot clinical trial," Retina 23(6), 800-807 (2003).
C. S. Siganos, G. D. Kymionis, N. Kartakis, M. A. Theodorakis, N. Astyrakakis, and I. G. Pallikaris, "Management of keratoconus with Intacs," Am J Ophthalmol 135(1), 64-70 (2003).
G. D. Kymionis, I. M. Aslanides, C. S. Siganos, and I. G. Pallikaris, "Intacs for early pellucid marginal degeneration," J Cataract Refract Surg 30(1), 230-233 (2004).
S. Lydataki, M. K. Tsilimbaris, E. S. Lesniewska, A. Bron, and I. G. Pallikaris, "Corneal tissue observed by atomic force microscopy," Methods Mol Biol 242, 69-83 (2004).

"Charles D. Kelman Innovator’s Award", American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
"Barraquer Award" / ISRS
The "Casebeer Award" by the ISRS
"Albrecht-von-Graefe-Vorlesung" Award for the Innovator’s Lecture by the Deutche OphthalmoChirurge (DOC)
KMSG-Barraquer Award
ESCRS/ALCON Video Festival Award
SUMMIT Technology INC, Award as pioneer in Refractive Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
Award for the contribution in Ophthalmology by the Greek Federation of Ophthalmologic Associations
Member of the Board of Directors of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Member of the Board of Directors of the International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
Vice President of the "Excimer Laser European Ophthalmologic Society"
President of the Refractive Committee of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
Member Glory Certification Committee of ISRS
Chairman of the International Training Center Sub-Committee (ISRS)
Honorary member of the International Microsurgery Society
President of ERELAS (European Refractive Laser Study)
Chairman of the International Investigator’s T-PRK Study Group
Member of the Scientific Board of International Aesculap Meditec, User’s Group
Founder and President of the Greek Refractive Society
Honorary Member of the Greek Society of Lasers
Honorary Member of the Greek Glaucoma Society
President of the Cretan Ophthalmologic Society
President of the National Research Committee for Biotechnology in Greece
15 International awards, most notably the “Barraquer award” from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (1997). Most recent, The “Casebeer Award” by the ISRS (2002), “Charles D. Kelman Innovator’s Lecture” by the ASCRS (2003), “Innovator’s Lecture” for 2003, by the Deutsche OphthalmoChirurgie (DOC).