By offering a non-surgical option that improves vision and comfort, mini scleral contact lenses can enhance the quality of life for patients with otherwise challenging visual impairments. Future research could further explore long-term outcomes and compare mini scleral contact lenses with other rehabilitative options to solidify their role in ophthalmic care.
CXL at the slit lamp uses the same UV irradiation settings and riboflavin concentration as in the operating room, achieving identical results. Patients generally tolerate the procedure well, especially with adjustments for comfort and higher UV intensities that shorten treatment time.
ELZA’s medical director, Prof. Dr. Farhad Hafezi MD, PhD, FARVO, was invited to give two lectures this afternoon at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Moroccan Society of Refractive Surgery and Implantology (SAMIR) in Rabat, Morocco.
ELZA’s research has led to the development of portable corneal cross-linking devices which democratize access to essential eye care, transforming treatment for keratoconus and infectious keratitis in low-to-middle-income countries.
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Nikki Hafezi’s recent visit to Tashkent’s School No.178, the first public school in Uzbekistan to join the K-MAP study, emphasized the importance of keratoconus prevalence research and the inspiring potential of youth. Her engagement highlights the vital link between education and health initiatives.
Discover the latest advancements in keratoconus treatment with the ELZA Institute’s innovative techniques: transPRK, PACE, and All Femto-CAIRS, as featured in The Ophthalmologist.
The “Schweizerischen Ärztezeitung” (the Swiss Medical Journal) recently reported on ELZA’s consultant glaucoma surgeon, Prof. Dr. med. Kaweh Mansouri’s appointment as the Executive Vice President of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) in an article titled “He fights against glaucoma”. This appointment marks the first time a Swiss and European specialist has been elected to this position within the WGA.
ELZA contributed to the recent 2024 SAoO Annual Congress, held in Lucerne, Switzerland, with Prof. Farhad Hafezi giving multiple lectures and co-leading the Refractive Surgery Course.
