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Dr. Monica Apostolescu

Fondator Clario Oftalmologie

Dr. Monica Apostolescu

Medic Specialist Oftalmolog

Laser refractive surgery

Surgeries:

  • • SmilePRO
  • • Femto LASIK
  • • Presbyond
  • • PRK

Consultations: Adults and children 6-17 years

We treat patients the way we treat our families and friends – in short, this is the Clario spirit. We want to offer an experience, not just a treatment. In addition to the science, expertise, and technology we use daily, comes empathy for the patient, the way they feel the doctor addresses all implications of a condition according to their needs and lifestyle.

— Dr. Monica Apostolescu, Founder of Clario Ophthalmology

Professional Profile

Dr. Monica Apostolescu is the founder of Clario Clinic and one of the leading figures in laser refractive surgery in Romania.

Throughout over 25 years of practice, she has developed a rigorous and precise style, following each case from initial evaluation to final results. The empathy and attention with which she treats patients makes her highly appreciated by them.

She obtained her subspecialization in refractive surgery in the UK at London Vision Clinic, under the coordination of Prof. Dan Reinstein — a prominent figure in world ophthalmic surgery and the inventor of Presbyond.

Active in the international scientific community, she participates annually in congresses in the USA and Europe and is a full member of ASCRS, ESCRS, the Romanian Society of Ophthalmology, and the Romanian Society of Glaucoma.

Professional Experience

2015 – Present Specialist Ophthalmologist, Founder of Clario Ophthalmology Bucharest
2011 – 2014 Ophthalmologist at Ama Optimex Clinic
2010 – 2011 Ophthalmologist at Oftapro Clinic
2005 Specialist Ophthalmologist Certification
2000 – 2005 Ophthalmology Resident at Central Military Emergency Clinical Hospital
1998 – 1999 Intern Physician at Bucharest University Hospital
1998 Medical Degree, "Carol Davila" Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest

Patient Reviews

5,0 ★★★★★ (0 reviews)
Maria Marinescu
Maria Marinescu
★★★★★ a month ago
Thousands of thanks to Dr. Monica Apostolescu,because she got rid of my glasses,and the A-rated team,which she has!
Congratulations!
Andreea Săseanu
Andreea Săseanu
★★★★★ 5 months ago
Review photo I am extremely satisfied with all the stages before and after FemtoLasik surgery.
I thank Dr. Monica Apostolescu, a dedicated, professional doctor, who explained all the stages and of a gentleness...
Anca Braescu
Anca Braescu
★★★★★ a month ago
Dr. Apostolescu is a perfect doctor!
Thank you so much for your referrals!

Education and Scientific Activity

  • 2019 ESCRS – Corneal Crosslinking Wet Lab for Keratoconus, Paris
  • 2019 ASCRS Wet Lab – LASIK Refractive Surgery Technique, San Diego, USA
  • 2018 Refractive Surgery Course (LASIK, PRESBYOND, SMILE) – London Vision Clinic, Prof. Dan Reinstein
  • 2017 "The Surgeon's Guide to SMILE" – Prof. Dan Reinstein, London Eye Clinic
  • 2017 Refractive Surgery Course – SMILE Technique, Sofia
  • 2015 Alcon Symposium – Glaucoma, 4th Edition EGS Guidelines
  • 2015 Allergan Symposium – Excellence in Ophthalmological Clinical Practice
  • 2013 Penetrating Keratoplasty Course – SCUMC Bucharest
  • 2012 Refractive Surgery Specialization Course – AAO Congress, Chicago, USA
  • 2011 Contact Lens Fitting Course – Ciba Vision, Bucharest
  • 2011 "Contact Lenses and the Eye" – Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Institute, Prague
  • 2005 ICO International Clinical Science Assessment for Ophthalmologists
  • 2004 ICO Basic Science Assessment in Ophthalmology (Optics and Refraction)
  • 2003 Cataract Course – Lions International Educational Centre of Ophthalmology, Prague
  • 2001 Cataract Surgery Course – Dr. Akahoshi Live Surgery, Bucharest
  • 2001 Vitreoretinal Surgery Course – SCUMC
  • 2001 Oculo-orbital Ultrasound Course – SCUMC Bucharest

  • 2019 ESCRS Congress – Paris, France
  • 2019 ASCRS Congress – San Diego, USA
  • 2019 Romanian Society of Ophthalmology Congress
  • 2018 SRO Congress with international participation
  • 2017 ESCRS Congress – Lisbon, Portugal
  • 2017 7th Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab – Sofia, Bulgaria
  • 2016 American Academy of Ophthalmology Congress
  • 2015 AAO Congress – Las Vegas, USA
  • 2014 40th Annual Meeting European Pediatric Ophthalmological Society – Barcelona
  • 2012 AAO Congress with Asia-Pacific Academy – Chicago, USA
  • 2012 European Academy of Orthokeratology Congress – Budapest
  • ... and over 30 other participations at national and international congresses since 2001

  • 2014 "In acute angle closure I prefer: Crystalline lens surgery" (co-author) – National Glaucoma Conference
  • 2013 "What else could we do in these glaucoma cases?" (co-author) – National Ophthalmology Congress, Sinaia
  • 2012 "The Right Lens in the Right Place" (co-author) – SRCR Conference, Bucharest
  • 2012 "Visual outcomes of surgical treatment in adults with amblyopia" – National Ophthalmology Congress, Sinaia
  • 2012 "Pseudoexfoliative glaucoma" (co-author) – Romanian Glaucoma Society Days, published in Ophthalmology Journal
  • 2011 "How comfortable do you feel with contact lenses?" – Medical Week
  • 2010 "What do we know about presbyopia?" – Medical Week
  • 2003 "Bilateral central retinal vein branch thrombosis in a young patient with congenital coagulopathy" – SRO Journal
  • 2003 "The value of corneal topography in selection and preoperative evaluation of refractive surgery candidates" – National Congress, Sinaia
  • 2003 "Selection of refractive surgery techniques based on myopia degree, corneal thickness and excimer laser nomograms" (co-author)

  • since 2019 ASCRS – American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • since 2017 ESCRS – European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • since 2005 European Academy of Orthokeratology
  • since 2000 SRO – Romanian Society of Ophthalmology
  • since 2000 SRLMB – Romanian Society of Laser in Medicine and Biology
  • SRG – Romanian Society of Glaucoma

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