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Innovations in the Biomechanical Management of Advanced Keratoconus at EgSCRS

At EgSCRS, ELZA’s pyramid approach to keratoconus: ELZA-sub400, PACE, ECO-CAIRS, and AI-guided diagnostics was presented in detail.

Nikki Hafezi Takes Part in ASMI 70th Anniversary Celebration in Uzbekistan

As part of the 70th Anniversary celebration of the Andijan State Medical Institute (ASMI) in Uzbekistan, ELZA Institute CEO, Nikki Hafezi, MAS IP ETHZ, took part in a series of high-level academic and institutional events from April 28 to May 1, 2025.

Nikki Hafezi Challenges the Rare Disease Status of Keratoconus

Hafezi addressed the widespread reliance on a 1986 prevalence estimate that places keratoconus at 1 in 2,000—formally classifying it as rare. Yet as she highlighted, emerging epidemiological data tell a starkly different story. Keratoconus is an orphan disease, not a rare one.

Prof. Farhad Hafezi: Power List 2025

Who is the best eye doctor in Zurich? In Switzerland? In the world? While such questions are inherently subjective, peer recognition provides a meaningful benchmark. Medical trade journal, The Ophthalmologist seeks to answer this by publishing its biennial Power List—a global selection of the 100 most influential individuals shaping the future of ophthalmology.

Prof. Hafezi is Honorary Speaker at the 7th Baltic Sea Eye Conference

Prof. Farhad Hafezi presented on keratoconus surgery and received the Carl Wilhelm von Zehender Award in Rostock.

Dr. Emilio Torres-Netto at WCC 2025

At the WCC 2025 congress in Washington, DC, Dr. Emilio A. Torres-Netto of the ELZA Institute presented groundbreaking research on ELZA-PACE-CXL, ELZA-sub400 CXL, and Femto-CAIRS, pushing the boundaries of keratoconus treatment.

ELZA-PACE in OSN at Winter ESCRS

ELZA-PACE combines epi-on cross-linking with customized PTK for keratoconus without stromal tissue removal – as reported by Ocular Surgery News

ELZA at the ESCRS Winter Meeting 2025

At the ESCRS Winter Meeting 2025, Prof. Farhad Hafezi and Dr. Emilio Torres-Netto presented research on corneal cross-linking (CXL), including high-fluence protocols, keratoconus management, and biomechanical assessments.

Swiss Days 2024: ELZA’s Impact in Uzbekistan

During Swiss Days 2024 in Tashkent, the ELZA Institute’s CEO, Nikki L. Hafezi, led a keratoconus screening initiative that identified critical cases and strengthened Swiss-Uzbek collaborations. The event, featured on Zo’r TV, highlights ELZA’s global healthcare impact.

ELZA Takes Center Stage at CAU

Central Asian University (CAU) recently hosted a highly anticipated guest lecture on “Enterprising Ophthalmology,” featuring ELZA’s CEO and CMO, Nikki and Farhad Hafezi.

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