Oana Andrei MD

Senior Ophthalmologist, Surgeon MD, FEBOS Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology
Dr. Oana Andrei este medic primar oftalmolog cu o experienta de peste 12 ani in chirurgia strabismului si oftalmopediatrie.

Dr. Oana Andrei is a Senior Ophthalmologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience, with a strong focus on strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology. FEBO-SP certified, with fellowship training at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and active within OFTAPRO since 2014, Dr. Oana Andrei brings together international expertise and a patient-centred approach.

Dr. Oana Andrei – Education and Training, Medical Experience, Certifications

Current position

  • Senior Ophthalmologist, Oftapro Medical Centre, Bucharest, since September 2014
  • Senior Ophthalmologist, Ophtamax Clinic, Ploiești, since 2011

Professional experience

  • Senior Ophthalmologist, Oftapro Medical Centre, Bucharest, since September 2014
  • Senior Ophthalmologist, Ophtamax Clinic, Ploiești, since 2011
  • Specialist Ophthalmologist, West Eye Hospital, Bucharest, 2012-2014
  • Specialist Ophthalmologist, Regina Maria – private healthcare network, 2011-2014
  • Specialist Ophthalmologist, Oftalmix Clinic (Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinic), Bucharest, 2010-2011
  • Ophthalmology Resident, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 2005-2010
  • Treasurer of the Romanian Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society, since 2022
  • Member of the European Strabismological Association (ESA), since 2011
  • Member of the European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society (EPOS), since 2019
  • Member of the Romanian Ophthalmological Society, since 2005

Ocular Torticollis – Dr. Oana Andrei

Although it may not seem so at first, a tilted head posture (torticollis) often has ocular causes, such as strabismus or other ophthalmic conditions. That is why the right approach is an examination by a specialist, especially a paediatric ophthalmologist in the case of children. Dr. Oana Andrei explains what to look out for and what you need to know.

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Education and certifications

  • FEBO-SP: Fellow of The European Board of Ophthalmology / Specialist Diploma in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology, May 2018
  • Senior Ophthalmologist (“Medic Primar”), June 2015
  • Specialist Ophthalmologist, March 2010
  • International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – Clinical Science Assessment, April 2010
  • International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) – International Basic Science Assessment for Ophthalmologists, April 2006
  • Ophthalmology Residency, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 2005-2010
  • SOE Grant for Ophthalmologists in Training, Strabismus and Paediatrics Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK, August 2008
  • ICO Fellowship, Strabismus and Paediatrics Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK, May 1 – July 31, 2008
  • Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, October 1998 – September 2004
  • Erasmus Grant, Oxford University, United Kingdom, January – July 2001

Do children inherit eye diseases? – Dr. Oana Andrei

Have you ever wondered whether eye conditions in parents can affect their children? Today, Dr. Oana Andrei, Senior Ophthalmologist, answers this important question.

Presentations and publications

  • Selected presentations and publications
  • “Pediatric Ophthalmic Examination” – webinar “Picatura SRSOP”, March 2026
  • “Invisible Strabismus and Asthenopia” – SRSOP Meeting, Brasov 2025
  • Workshop hands-on “Pediatric Ophthalmological Assessment” – SRSOP Meeting, Brasov 2025
  • “Ocular Motility Examination and Torticollis” – lecture, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2025
  • “Restoration of Binocular Single Vision in Acute Acquired Comitant Esotropia” – poster, ESA-TOAA-AAPOS Meeting, Istanbul 2025
  • “Acute Acquired Concomitant Esotropia Recurrence” – poster, ESA-ISA Meeting, Toulouse, France, 2024
  • “Spontaneous Consecutive Exotropia” – poster, ESA-ISA Meeting, Toulouse, France, 2024
  • “Functional Results After Early Operated Congenital Cataract” – free paper, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2024
  • “Essential Checklist in the Approach and Management of Adult Acute Diplopia” – lecture, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2024
  • “Signs and Symptoms in Pediatric Neuro-ophthalmology” – lecture, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2024
  • “Binocular Vision Assessment in Myopia” – MYOPIA MANAGEMENT DAYS 2024
  • “Prisms Correction” – webinar “Picatura SRSOP”, March 2024
  • “Refraction and optical correction in children” – lecture, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2023
  • “Monocular Elevation Deficiency Management in Children” – poster, Oana Andrei, Adina Grigorescu, Irina Velcea, European Strabismological Association Meeting, Zagreb 2023
  • “Age Related Distance Esotropia” – SRSOP Meeting, Brasov 2023
  • Workshop hands-on “Pediatric Ophthalmological Assessment”, Brasov 2023
  • “Juxtapapillary choroidal excavation in one eye and large long-term serous detachment of the macula in the fellow, seen in a 5 year old child” – poster, Oana Andrei, Raluca Varna, European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society Meeting, Munich 2022
  • “Infantile Periocular Hemangioma Misdiagnosed as Dacryocele” – poster, Oana Andrei, European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society Meeting, Munich 2022
  • “Acute onset diplopia – workup, diagnosis, causes, investigations protocol” – lecture, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2022
  • “Pseudoexotropia” – case presentation, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2022
  • “Anizometropia” – lecture, Ocular Refraction Workshop, Sifi Academy, January 2020
  • “Congenital Ocular Motor Apraxia” – case presentation, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2019
  • “Acquired Exotropia” – case presentation, Royal Club of Doctors, Bucharest, October 2019; SRSOP Meeting 2021
  • “Exotropic Duane Retraction Syndrome with Upshoot – Case Report” – poster, O. Andrei, D. Cioplean, European Strabismological Association Meeting, Helsinki 2019
  • “Neuro-Ophalmic Examination” – lecturer, Intensive Neuro-Ophthalmology Course, Bucharest, December 2018
  • “Management of Acute Acquired Concomitant Esotropia” – poster, O. Andrei, D. Cioplean, R. Nitescu, M. Dragomir, A. Grigorescu, ESA Meeting, Porto 2017
  • “Debilitating vertical and torsional post traumatic diplopia with no apparent ocular deviation in primary position” – case presentation, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2017
  • “Myopia Progression in Children Wearing OrthoK Lenses” – presentation, RCLSO Annual Meeting, 2014
  • “Vertical Strabismus due to Cataract Surgery” – speaker, Vertical Strabismus Course, SRSOP, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2013
  • “Duane type I and Anisometropia” – case presentation, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2013
  • “Exophoria, Pseudoexotropia, Convergence Insufficiency, Convergence Paralysis” – speaker, Exotropia Course, SRSOP, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2011
  • “Botulinum Toxin in Strabismus” – Romanian Ophthalmology Society Session, January 2011
  • “Acquired Esotropias” – speaker, Esotropia Course, SRSOP, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2010
  • “Familial Gronblad-Strandberg Syndrome” – L. Voinea, O. Andrei, V. Popescu, I. Coman, L. Pavel, C. Alexandrescu, R. Ilinca, C. Dragomir, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2009
  • “Optic nerve melanocytoma associated with age related macular degeneration” – L. Voinea, O. Andrei, O. Florescu, M. Totir, E. Ungureanu, R. Ciuluvică, Oftalmologia 2009;53(1):52-57
  • “Retinal Arterial Macroaneurism” – case presentation, M. Bisca, O. Andrei, O. Florescu, Romanian Ophthalmology Society Session, May 2009
  • “Carotid Cavernous Fistula followed by ocular complications” – case presentation, O. Florescu, L. Voinea, O. Andrei, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2008
  • “Optic Nerve Coloboma Associated with Serous Macular Detachment” – case presentation, L. Voinea, O. Andrei, A. Vrapciu, M. Voicu, M. Nicolae, M. Ghita, E. Ungureanu, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2007
  • “Pigment Dispersion Syndrome” – case presentation, M. Bîscă, O. Andrei, Romanian Ophthalmology Society Session, December 2006
  • “Playing Chess With Glaucoma” – case presentation, Oana Andrei, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2006, Sifi Residents Session
  • “Screening Program for Diabetic Retinopathy in University Hospital Bucharest” – M. Bîscă, O. Uță, M. Petrea, H. Hassan, Oftalmologia, 2005:3:60-66
  • “Laser Photocoagulation in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy” – M. Bîscă, O. Uță, M. Petrea, H. Hassan, National Congress of Ophthalmology, Sinaia 2005
  • “Screening Program for Diabetic Retinopathy in University Hospital Bucharest” – diploma paper, 2004

Foreign languages

  • English
  • French
  • German – beginner
  • Japanese – JLPT N5