Keratoconus in Teenagers: When a Scratch Becomes a Scar
A teenage boy nearly lost his sight to keratoconus from chronic eye rubbing. Discover how early diagnosis and Swiss treatment saved it.
Mark Hillen
May 1, 2025
A teenage boy nearly lost his sight to keratoconus from chronic eye rubbing. Discover how early diagnosis and Swiss treatment saved it.
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 combines epi-on cross-linking with customized PTK for keratoconus without stromal tissue removal – as reported by Ocular Surgery News
Ocular Surgery News interviewed Prof. Farhad Hafezi at ESCRS 2025 on ECO-CAIRS, a technique using ultra high-fluence corneal cross-linking (CXL) to optimize allogenic corneal ring segments before implantation, improving precision and biomechanical stability.
Prof. Farhad Hafezi, MD, PhD, FARVO, has been appointed to the Editorial Board of EuroTimes, the official publication of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). This role further solidifies his contributions to ophthalmic research, education, and innovation.
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.
Dr. Emilio A. Torres-Netto has been recognized as a TouchOphthalmology Future Leader 2025 for his groundbreaking work in corneal and refractive surgery.
Intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) can offer significant corneal flattening and vision rehabilitation effects in suitable corneas. This article explores the differences between different ring segments, and the latest advances in ICRS like Femto-CAIRS.
Nikki Hafezi-Kristoffersen, MAS IP ETHZ, CEO of the ELZA Institute and executive at the MESCA Foundation, recently visited the Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI).
Exploring comprehensive keratoconus treatment, from cross-linking to surgery, in the highly respected scientific journal Nature Reviews.
