Cataract surgery in Keratoconus

At ELZA, we use advanced ocular biometry equipment to perform comprehensive exams that measure the anatomy and optical power of all patients’ corneas. This benefits everyone, not just those with keratoconus.

Everyone undergoes series of examinations with advanced corneal (and retinal) diagnostic equipment, including corneal topography, corneal wavefront analysis, OCT imaging and ocular aberrometry. These are specialised instruments that regular cataract surgeons do not have – but are particularly important to perform in eyes with irregular corneas.

What makes us unique are the following points:

• We are the only eye clinic in Switzerland equipped with a combination of some of the most advanced and sophisticated devices to measure corneal biomechanics (CorVis ST), corneal wavefront (Sirius, CSO Italia), ocular aberrometry (Peramis, CSO Italia) and a high-resolution anterior segment OCT, combined with placido-based technology (MS-39, CSO Italia)
• Having all these devices is like having a Formula 1 car: it cannot show its full potential without an experienced driver. And this is where our experience in the field of keratoconus and cornea comes really shows its value. This experience is essential because the data from the measurements leaves us with a great range of possible lens powers that could be used. We then have to decide, based on our experience, which lens is the right choice.