Swiss medical excellence has many dimensions – and at the ELZA Institute, those dimensions converge in a unique way: advanced research, cutting-edge technology, and decades of refined surgical craftsmanship. As our founders stated, “We don’t just use modern ophthalmology; we develop it”.
On Friday, 12 September 2025, the ELZA team brings that expertise to annual meeting of the European Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) in Copenhagen, Denmark, sharing insights spanning keratoconus, glaucoma innovation, intricate corneal procedures, and a global consensus in cross-linking.
Programme Highlights – Friday, 12 Sept. 2025
09:10 – 09:20 CEST
Cataract surgery and keratoconus – Dr. Dr. Emilio Torres-Netto, MD, PhD, FWCRS
Location: D1 | Session: CD01 – Cataract Surgery in patients with cornea pathology
Why attend? Gain practical pearls for tailoring cataract surgery to the biomechanical and refractive challenges of keratoconic corneas.
10:00 – 10:05 CEST
Intro and Poll: What will be the cornerstone of glaucoma management in 2050? – Prof. Dr. Kaweh Mansouri, MD, MPH
Location: Auditorium 10 | Session: GD03 – Innovation Session: Choose your Future
Why attend? Participate in a forward-looking dialogue on emerging glaucoma treatments, from AI to advanced surgical techniques.
12:50 – 13:00 CEST
DMEK in challenging cases – PD. Dr. Dr. Lamis Baydoun, MD, PhD,
Location: D1 | Session: CD03 – Developments in Keratoplasty
Why attend? Learn surgical adaptations that expand the use of DMEK in eyes with complex anterior segment anatomy.
13:55 – 14:05 CEST
Protecting the Endothelium: Strategies to Minimize Trauma in Glaucoma Management – Prof. Dr. Kaweh Mansouri, MD, MPH
Location: Auditorium 10 | Session: GD05 – The Eternal Battle: Cornea VS Glaucoma
Why attend? Discover strategies to preserve corneal endothelial health when managing glaucoma surgically.
16:00 – 16:08 CEST
2nd Global Consensus on keratoconus: Introduction – Prof. Dr. Farhad Hafezi, MD, PhD, FARVO
Location: D1 | Session: CD04 – New developments in keratoconus and crosslinking
Why attend? Hear first-hand about the global consensus process that will influence keratoconus diagnosis and management worldwide.
From surgical refinement in keratoconus to the future of glaucoma therapy, Friday at ESCRS 2025 highlights ELZA’s influence across subspecialties—where every talk offers something to take back to clinical practice.
