Dimitrios Kapantais

Dr. Dimitrios Kapantais

School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 November 2023 in International Journal of Retina and Vitreous
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PTPanagiotis Tsoutsanis
Panagiotis Tsoutsanis
Dimitrios KapantaisDimitrios Kapantais
Dimitrios Kapantais
Purpose: To describe the common risk factors, complications, and management options for anterior migration of Ozurdex implant. Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature was performed. Results: Amongst the most common risk factors predisposing to implant anterior migration we found a history of pseudophakia or aphakia or previous vitrectomy. The most common complication is that of corneal edema. Conclusions: A variety of management options to treat migration of the dexamethasone implant are utilized by different specialists around the world. These depend on the doctor’s preference, presence of corneal damage and history of previous migrations after repositioning the implant. The most common approaches are operative or non-operative implant repositioning and surgical implant removal.

12 December 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Dimitrios Kapantais
PTPanagiotis Tsoutsanis
Panagiotis Tsoutsanis
Background/Objectives: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists have revolutionised obesity and type 2 diabetes management through effective weight loss and metabolic regulation. However, their increasing use has led to reports of adverse aesthetic and functional effects, particularly affecting facial and ocular tissues. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted in October 2025 across PubMed, Embase, and Medline using the terms “GLP-1 receptor agonist,” “Ozempic face,” “facial lipoatrophy,” “ocular surface disease,” “orbital fat,” and related combinations. Studies reporting facial, periorbital, orbital, or ocular surface changes associated with GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists were included. Reference lists were screened to identify additional sources. Results: Evidence suggests that GLP-1 and dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists may contribute to rapid facial volume loss, dermal fat atrophy, and periocular hollowing—collectively termed “Ozempic face.” The mechanism is multifactorial, involving both weight-loss-related fat depletion and potential modulation of adipocyte differentiation. Ocular surface improvements have been observed in some studies. Radiologic data demonstrate preferential superficial midface fat loss, informing potential aesthetic correction strategies. Conclusions: GLP-1-based therapies, while clinically effective, can result in perceptible adnexal and periocular changes with aesthetic and functional implications. Awareness of these effects is crucial for multidisciplinary management. Future prospective studies are warranted to clarify mechanisms and guide individualised reconstructive and rejuvenative interventions.

26 July 2022 in Journal of Current Ophthalmology
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NZNikolaos Ziakas
Nikolaos Ziakas
ACAngeliki Chranioti
Angeliki Chranioti
ATArgyrios Tzamalis
Argyrios Tzamalis
DGDimitrios Giannoulis
Dimitrios Giannoulis
Dimitrios KapantaisDimitrios Kapantais
Dimitrios Kapantais
KTKonstantinos T. Tsaousis
Konstantinos T. Tsaousis
Purpose: To report a case of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) combined with phacoemulsification in an adult recipient using endothelial graft from an 83-day-old infant donor. Methods: A corneoscleral button was obtained from an infant donor and a DSAEK graft was prepared using a microkeratome. In comparison to the standard technique of DSAEK graft preparation some modifications were made in order to avoid inadvertent perforation, as the donor cornea had a very spherical shape, probably due to the very young age of the donor. The DSAEK graft was transplanted to the left eye of a 68-year-old woman suffering from Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy. Her preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in that eye was 20/100 and central corneal thickness 831 μm. Results: An uneventful DSAEK combined with phacoemulsification was performed. The main complication noted was detachment of the peripheral part and contraction of the corneal graft, observed two months after the procedure. The implanted tissue remained centrally attached with a BCVA of 20/40, 3 years postoperatively. Conclusion: This case report highlights the difficulties emerging from preparation and implantation using an endothelial graft tissue from the youngest ever reported donor.

29 January 2022 in Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie
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Dimitrios KapantaisDimitrios Kapantais
Dimitrios Kapantais
HGH. Garrott
H. Garrott
RFR. Ford
R. Ford

4 January 2025 in BMJ Case Reports
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PTPanagiotis Tsoutsanis
Panagiotis Tsoutsanis
Dimitrios KapantaisDimitrios Kapantais
Dimitrios Kapantais
Sweet syndrome (SS), or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis, is a dermatologic, auto-inflammatory disorder of unclear origin, often accompanied by systemic inflammation affecting various tissues, including the eyes. Common ocular manifestations include conjunctivitis but can extend to other ocular tissues. Orbital apex syndrome (OAS) involves damage to several cranial nerves transversing the orbital apex, leading to ophthalmoplegia and vision loss. This case report describes a rare case of OAS secondary to SS. A woman in her 50s with a history of SS presented with right eye loss of vision and ophthalmoplegia. Following treatment with high-dose systemic corticosteroids, her vision and ocular motility were restored. This case highlights the importance of recognising SS as a potential cause of OAS, especially when OAS is accompanied by the characteristic skin lesions noted in SS and that high-dose corticosteroids can treat this condition rapidly and effectively.