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.
During this visit to TOS 2025, Prof. Hafezi presented ECO-CAIRS and ELZA-PACE and highlighted the Light for Sight Foundation’s work to improve care for children with Down Syndrome.
A structured research culture is central to translating ophthalmic innovation into everyday clinical practice. In a recent ophta interview, Prof. Farhad Hafezi discusses how the ESCRS Research Committee supports collaborative, evidence-based research in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery, helping align emerging technologies with clinically relevant standards of care across Europe.
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.
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).
Expert review in Eyenet of corneal cross-linking as an adjunctive treatment for infectious keratitis and corneal melting.
Our latest review on corneal cross-linking (CXL), published in Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, explores its evolution, advanced protocols like ELZA-PACE, and clinical applications.
Visit ELZA Zurich HB, our modern eye clinic in Zurich Hauptbahnhof. Find us at Bahnhofplatz 15, 2nd floor, Ostrisalit – above The Counter.
From corneal cross-linking technology to sustainable clinical models, Nikki Kristoffersen-Hafezi discusses how evidence-based innovation and education can expand access to modern ophthalmic care.
A significant part of the symposium was dedicated to showcasing collaborative initiatives between Switzerland and Uzbekistan, particularly in healthcare. One example was a keratoconus screening initiative led by Ms. Nikki Hafezi, ELZA’s CEO, and a graduate of ETH Zürich and the University of Bern. This project, undertaken with local NGOs, provided vision screenings to 117 families, identifying three children with keratoconus. These children received further medical consultations and guidance for managing the condition.