Agon Rrusta

Dr. Agon Rrusta is a specialist ophthalmologist who has performed 10,000+ successful eye surgeries. He performs both anterior and posterior segment procedures at the Italian Eye Hospital. The doctor presents at international societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He also shares clinical findings at the Salzburg Medical Seminars.

Specialization & Clinical Focus

Dr. Rrusta treats vision conditions, focusing on refractive surgery and retinal care. He uses the Trans PRK method for vision correction — a surface-based laser procedure for patients with thin corneas. The specialist also treats chronic conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, he provides dry eye therapy using Punctal Plugs and IPL Treatment.

His practice includes:

• LASIK, Trans PRK, and refractive eye surgery
• Cataract removal and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
• Corneal transplants, cross-linking (CCL), and pterygium removal
• Retinal detachment surgery and intravitreal injections including Avastin, Eylea, Lucentis, Triamcinolone, and Vabysmo
• Laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy
• Eyelid surgery, including blepharoplasty, chalazion, tumor removal, ptosis, and ectropion
• Ocular oncology and uveitis management

Work Experience

• 2024–Present – Specialist Attending Ophthalmologist, Italian Eye Hospital, Prishtina
• 2019–2024 – Specialist Ophthalmologist, Eye Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosovo
• 2014–2018 – Resident in Ophthalmology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo
• 2015–2020 – General Practitioner & Mental Health Counselor, Peace Corps Kosovo
• 2012–2014 – General Practitioner, Main Family Clinical Center, Gllogoc
• 2011–2012 – Clinical Intern, University Clinical Center of Kosovo

Education & Advanced Training

• 2019–Present – PhD Candidate in Clinical Medicine, University of Prishtina
• 2024 – Clinical Observership, University Clinical Center of Salzburg, Austria
• 2023 – Clinical Observership (SOE Grant Winner), Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
• 2014–2019 – Residency in Ophthalmology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo
• 2005–2011 – MD in General Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Prishtina
• 2001–2005 – High School Diploma, Arapahoe High School, Colorado, USA

Academic & Research Roles

Dr. Rrusta contributes to medical education as a professor. He teaches Human Physiology at Alma Mater Europea Campus College Rezonanca. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2012 to 2020. The doctor presented as a Cornea Day Presenter at the ASCRS meeting in the USA.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Rrusta is a member of international medical organizations, including:

• European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)
• European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology (ESASO)
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
• European Society of Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Specialists (EuCornea)
• Kosovo Society of Ophthalmology

Technical Certifications

• Certified in Trans PRK (Schwind Amaris)
• Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty certification
• Balkan Wetlab Certified (Phaco & Glaucoma Surgery, Bulgaria)
• Surgical Retina Training, ESASO, Switzerland