Awards

Best Poster Prize at Winter ESCRS 2020 is awarded to Emilio Torres-Netto

Dr. Emilio Torres-Netto’s moderated poster presentation “Stromal bed smoothness after excimer laser surface ablation as a key element for the expression of inflammatory genes”, which won the Best Poster Prize at Winter ESCRS, in the Refractive Surgery Section.

Farhad Hafezi again voted onto the PowerList by readers of The Ophthalmologist

Recognizing the most influential people around the globe in ophthalmology, The Ophthalmologist, an internationally recognized magazine, named Prof. Farhad Hafezi MD, PhD, FARVO of the ELZA Institute, Dietikon, Zurich, Switzerland for the fourth consecutive time to its biennial Power List, listing those 100 people who are the most influential in ophthalmology.

The Whitney G Sampson Lecture: Expanding CXL From Keratoconus to Infectious Keratitis

Prof. Farhad Hafezi, Medical Director of the ELZA Institute in Zurich, Switzerland, had the honor of delivering the prestigious Whitney G Sampson lecture on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at the annual conference of American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in San Francisco, California.

ELZA at AAO 2019

The annual meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) was held in Paris between 14–18 September 2019, and ELZA’s surgeons and researchers presented a record 21 presentations during the congress – so what did ELZA at ESCRS manage to achieve? Our team presented at 8 free paper presentations and a further 8 instructional courses, as well as three moderated poster sessions, two e-posters (as well as instructing in 1 wet lab too).

Best Poster Prize at ESCRS is awarded to Emilio Torres-Netto

Dr. Emilio Torres-Netto’s moderated poster presentation “Stromal bed smoothness after excimer laser surface ablation as a key element for the expression of inflammatory genes”, which won the Best Poster Presentation Prize in the Refractive Surgery Section. Over 1000 posters were submitted to ESCRS; Torres-Netto et al.’s was considered to be the best.

ELZA at ESCRS 2019: a record 21 presentations

ELZA’s Surgeons on the Podium and in the News

For the second year in a row, Dion Paridaens gave a series of lectures at the 2019 ESASO Course on Orbital, Lacrimal & Oculoplastic Surgery Course in Lugano, Switzerland (21–25 January, 2019).

Farhad Hafezi on being appointed FARVO

Being appointed FARVO – Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology – is a big deal for me. Let me tell you why…

Zurich ophthalmologist receives award in Russia

Swiss ophthalmologist receives an award in Russia: The ophthalmologist Farhad Hafezi from the ELZA Institute gave the honorary lecture at the renowned Fyodorov Microsurgery Eye Institute in Moscow

Swiss Eye Laser Surgeon among the 100 top most influential people in ophthalmology

The ELZA founder Farhad Hafezi has been voted by his peers onto the Powerlist 2018, a list of the 100 top most influential people in ophthalmology.

mike

09:02 04 Jan 23

Overall as a 50 year old, who wanted to continue to avoid wearing glasses and/or contact lenses, my goal was 100% achieved with ELZA and Dr. Hafezi. I greatly appreciated the overall approach by Dr. Hafezi and his friendly and competent team in reviewing my vision at the start and following a comprehensive eye exam- the explanations of my options. For me I chose PRK in one eye for a monovision solution to correct short sightedness which was becoming more prevalent in night driving and sports such as skiing and cycling. PRK heals slowly but the outcome is worth the wait- and the cost- you use your eyes every waking moment- and for me I cannot see any reason not to pursue better vision with the ELZA team! A great quality of life enhancement!

Zuzana Fecko

21:48 31 Oct 22

Thank you so much, Dr. Torres and prof. Hafezi. 26 years I was only “dreaming” about the eye surgery due to possible complications. I was worried ..Thank you for encouraging me to make a decision and thank you for your professionalism, explanations and great work!
I wish you all the best, lots of success and only happy patients!

Serena Fazio

11:15 06 Mar 22

I have been to the ELZA clinic to have surgery for my miopy, as my eyes were rejecting the contacts and I was tired of wearing glasses. From the first preliminary visit, to the actual surgery and post-surgery care Dr. Hafezi and all his collaborators have been extremely professional, considerate and helpful. All the steps of the (very short!) surgery were thoroughly explained to me in order to be as calm as possible, together with the medication plan and precautions to be aware of so that my eyes could heal in the best way possible. By following their exact instructions, the healing process has been very successful and smooth, and after about one week I was able to see perfectly. I absolutely recommend this team and their expertise!

Robin A

11:43 16 Feb 22

Top experts and professional team. Highly recommended

Thunder Shiviah

14:05 23 Nov 21

After some research on local options I decided to go with ELZA since it stood out as the best. The operation and the post-operation recovery went extremely smooth (something I was worried about with PRK). Now my vision is much better than I had hoped and I have no side effects such as dry eye or night vision problems. Thank you!

Thomas S.

09:37 07 Jul 21

My left eye had to be operated on because of a cataract. As I had an Artiflex lens implanted a few years ago, it had to be removed first before a modern lens could be implanted to correct the cataract. Prof. Hafezi treated me in an very competent and friendly manner. I am very happy with the result.

Selma A. Rahim

19:45 02 Jul 21

Dr. Hafezi.. the KING OF CXL🤴

Gianluca Ricci

12:46 10 Apr 21

Great team and service!

rehaneyecare

05:36 08 Apr 21

Excellent surgeon

Steven H.A

16:13 11 Jan 21

Prof. F. Hafezi s expertise is enormous and he has a very pleasant and calm nature which gives the patient security.
Thank you

Online Commande

09:19 05 Dec 20

Totally creepy, very arrogant Prof.
He just want your money.
It may explain, why this Prof. is not in the center of the city of Zürich and why he has been thrown away from University of Geneva.

Elena Churilova

10:06 17 Nov 20

At the moment, 3 months have passed since the moment I made laser vision correction in this clinic. and I can say that I am happy that I chose this particular clinic and Prof. F. Hafezi. The entire staff of the clinic is very friendly, treats patients with sympathy and patience if they are nervous before surgery (my big gratitude to Aida Alili for all support and patience). The doctor Hafezi and other doctors of the clinic are very professional and ready to explain to you as many times as you need. I can only recommend!

Michele Aggiato

18:17 10 Jan 20

The day I had Prof Hafezi checking my keratoconus I knew I was finally in the right place after years of searching for a good ophthalmologist. Prof Hafezi recommended a surgery due to a drastic degeneration of my cornea. The surgery was performed by himself with the assistance of Dr Rodriguez, one more collaborator of Prof Hafezi’s team who got my full trust.

Ashley Faulkes

15:30 21 Mar 16

Professor Hafezi and the team at the ELZA Institute have done an amazing job of creating a first class eye clinic, with cutting edge technology and support. I went there for a dry eye issue and other issues with my prescription, and they were easily able to help me and put me on the road to better vision! High recommend them to anyone in the Zurich/Aargau area.

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