Dr. Agnieszka Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska | Ophthalmology | Best Researcher Award

Consultant/Medical Director at OCHO Medical Group, Poland

Dr. Agnieszka Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska is a distinguished ophthalmologist and surgeon with over two decades of clinical, academic, and research experience in both anterior and posterior segment eye diseases. Holding an MD and PhD, she has developed a strong reputation across Poland and internationally through her work in complex cataract and vitreoretinal surgery. She currently serves as Chief Medical Director at the Prof. Zagorski Eye Surgery Centers, where she also performs advanced ophthalmic surgeries and manages multiple clinical branches. Her work extends to academic translation, surgical education, and multilingual collaboration, making her a vital contributor to modern ophthalmology.

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Education

Dr. Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska received her medical degree in 1995 from Lublin Medical University. She pursued dual specialization in ophthalmology under the mentorship of Prof. Zbigniew Zagórski, completing her first specialization in 1998 and second in 2005. She earned her PhD in 2002 for a dissertation on rhodopsin gene mutations in retinitis pigmentosa patients. She has also completed several postgraduate training programs, including an advanced postdoctoral fellowship at Lund University’s Wallenberg Retinacentrum from 2002–2004. Her further certifications cover infection control, vitrectomy, phakic intraocular lenses, and ocular trauma management, highlighting her dedication to lifelong learning and technical refinement.

Experience

Over the course of her extensive career, Dr. Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska has practiced at some of Poland’s most prominent ophthalmic institutions. Since 2015, she has held leadership roles at the Prof. Zagorski Eye Surgery Centers across multiple cities, overseeing patient care and surgical training while performing high-volume procedures. Between 2006 and 2023, she worked in various consulting and surgical roles, further developing expertise in cataract, vitreoretinal, and ocular surface surgeries. Her early career included significant time at Lublin University’s Chair of Ophthalmology and Eye Bank, where she combined clinical work with teaching and medical supervision. She is proficient in managing outpatient care and surgical departments and works fluently in English, Swedish, and German.

Research Interest

Dr. Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska’s primary research focus lies in medical and surgical retina, especially the long-term outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy for diabetic macular edema, epiretinal membrane (ERM), macular hole (MH), and retinal detachment (RD). She has also explored injection-based and surgical treatment strategies for retinal vein occlusion. Her interests extend to refractive surgery outcomes and the application of new intraocular lens technologies. In addition, she investigates infection control protocols in ophthalmology, emphasizing safety in surgical environments. Her work often bridges molecular genetics, such as in retinitis pigmentosa, with clinical treatment innovation.

Award

Dr. Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska’s contributions to ophthalmology have been recognized nationally. In 2024, she received third prize in the ePoster Competition at the 54th Congress of Polish Ophthalmologists for her case study on bilateral choroidal effusion following treatment for pseudophakic cystoid macular edema. Her poster presentations and invited talks have gained recognition across European platforms including the European VitreoRetinal Society and European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Additionally, her academic work has been cited in national and international ophthalmic conferences and journals, reflecting her scholarly impact.

Publication

Among Dr. Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska’s numerous publications, several recent and impactful studies include:

1. Bilateral Choroidal Detachment Following Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema Treatment with Oral Acetazolamide, Life, 2025; 15:811 – Cited in retina management reviews.

2. Central Retinal Detachment – Causes, Diagnosis and Management Based on A Case Series, Journal of Surgery, 2025; 10:11259 – Referenced in clinical ophthalmology guidelines.

3. Chorioretinectomy for Treatment and Prevention of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy in Traumatic and Non-Traumatic Patients, MAR Ophthalmology and Ocular Therapeutics, 2024; 7(1) – Cited in surgical retina studies.

4. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Blepharitis – Common and Still Unsolved Ophthalmic Problems, Clinics in Dermatology, 2023; 41(4):491–502 – Quoted in dry eye disease research.

5. Principles of Vitreoretinal Surgery, in Peyman’s Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology, Jaypee, 2019 – Referenced as core literature in vitreoretinal fellowships.

6. Evaluation of Blood-Aqueous Barrier After Vitrectomy in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Annales UMCS, 2007; LVII(40) – Cited in diabetic retinopathy protocols.

7. Integration Between Abutting Retinas: Role of Glial Structures at the Interface, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2004; 45(12):4440–9 – Foundational citation in retinal neuroscience.

Conclusion

Dr. Agnieszka Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska exemplifies a career defined by surgical excellence, research leadership, and clinical innovation in ophthalmology. Her holistic approach bridges high-level surgery, academic rigor, and international collaboration. From complex retinal detachments to pioneering work in ocular surface diseases and gene mutation analysis, she continues to contribute significantly to improving visual outcomes and advancing ophthalmic science. Through her leadership roles and scholarly work, Dr. Kudasiewicz-Kardaszewska stands as a respected voice in modern ophthalmology both in Poland and abroad.