Podium Power

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.
An review of the TNOA Cornea Masterclass discussion on how emerging corneal cross-linking protocols balance procedural efficiency with the necessity of biomechanical efficacy.
ELZA’s CEO and CMO, Nikki and Farhad Hafezi flew to Hong Kong to attend APAO 2026, including an invited symposium presentation by Prof. Farhad Hafezi on Custom CXL.
At Swiss Eye Week 2026 in Thun, Prof Farhad Hafezi contributed to ophthalmology education with lectures on corneal cross-linking and ectasia rehabilitation.
Prof Farhad Hafezi represented the ELZA Institute at Keracon 2025 in Goa, contributing invited lectures on evidence-based advances in corneal cross-linking and ectasia management.
Prof. Farhad Hafezi presented five-year outcomes and future directions of the sub400 protocol for thin cornea CXL at the KCXL Experts’ Meeting 2025 in Milan.
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