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Crosslinking insurance reimbursement in Switzerland

Newsflash: CXL reimbursed in Switzerland Exactly 20 years after the clinical introduction of cross-linking and after more than 2,000 scientific publications on the subject, corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of progressive keratoconus has now been included in the Swiss healthcare reimbursement system (the “krankenkasse”).

Prof. Hafezi in Ophthalmology Times cover feature

The Tried and Tested Way is to Build Trust – Dr. Emilio Torres-Netto

Digital Ophthalmology Interviews ELZA CEO, Nikki Hafezi

Effective epi-on CXL – TouchOphthalmology interviews Prof. Hafezi

TouchOphthalmology interviewed Prof. Farhad Hafezi on why it’s taken until now to have an effective epi-on CXL solution.

Insieme21 magazine covers ELZA – Gino’s Eye Operation

Farhad Hafezi profiled in the Limmattaler Zeitung

Prof. Farhad Hafezi was recently profiled in the Swiss newspaper, Limmattaler Zeitung, in which he discussed everything from his pioneering research into corneal cross-linking (CXL), how he has spent the last two decades improving CXL to better treat not just keratoconus, but infections of the cornea too – in a way that doesn’t require antibiotics or antifungal drugs to kill the infectious organisms.

Ocular Surgery News Reports On CXL At The Slit Lamp

What effect does CXL have after 10 years?

What effect does corneal cross-linking have after 10 years? This August, ELZA doctor and researcher, Emilio Torres-Netto MD was interviewed by TouchOphthalmology on a recent congress presentation he gave on 10-year cross-linking follow-up data collated from two treatment centers in Zurich, and was asked about what the research group found.

Moving the Corneal Cross-Linking Procedure from the OR to the Slit Lamp

Corneal Cross-Linking strengthens and sterilizes the cornea.. Here is a simple proposal: perform CXL at the slit lamp (in the doctor’s office), not the OR.

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!read more

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!read more

Squitieri Elias

12:43 08 Sep 21

Die Behandlungen waren bei mir erfolgreich, alle waren sehr nett und haben mein Leben vereinfacht.Danke

Eliane Bossart

13:01 05 Sep 21

Vor einem Jahr war ich einer ganz verzweifelten Situation und total im Stich gelassen. Meine Augen wurden aufgrund... eines ausgeprägten Kerakotonus immer schlechter, ich hatte Angst und war alleine mit meinen Problemen. Zudem vertrug ich die Kontaktlinsen nur noch ganz schlecht und hatte jeden Tag Schmerzen.Professor Hafezi hat mir mit zwei Operationen wieder das auf Grund der Situation mögliche an Lebensqualität zurückgebracht. Es war ein starpaziöses Jahr mit vielen Entbehrungen aber es hat sich gelohnt! Herzlichen Dank fuer die Unterstützung.read more

Gabriela Meyer

18:32 22 Aug 21

Ich wurde von meiner Optikerin auf Prof. Dr. Dr. Hafezi aufmerksam gemacht. Es war mir vorher nicht bewusst, dass meine... Augenkrankheit (Keratokonus) operativ mittels Cross Linking behandelt und so gestoppt werden kann. Die Beratung und Behandlung war sehr kompetent und ich fühlte mich jederzeit wohl. Die Operation verlief gut und das Ergebnis ist einwandfrei.read more

Naomi

11:38 11 Aug 21

Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich das Elza Institute gefunden habe. Ich wurde von anderen Augenärzten abgewiesen, da... meine Augen zu kompliziert/schwierig zu behandeln waren. Prof. Dr. Dr. Hafezi konnte mir jedoch helfen und ich bin sehr glücklich und zufrieden mit dem Resultat. Vielen Dank!read more

Till B

08:30 19 Jul 21

Ich habe eine überaus kompetente Beratung und Behandlung erlebt. Die gesamte Betreuung war sehr freundlich und... professionell. Herzlichen Dank!read more

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.read more

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 youread more

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.read more

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!read more

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.read more

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