Travelling abroad for eye care can feel uncertain. At ELZA, we guide international patients from first record review to video consultation, treatment planning, travel coordination, treatment in Zurich, and follow-up after returning home.
Upload your scans and reports securely. Our international patient team will contact you within 24 hours.
OUR APPROACH
We have designed our international patient pathway to reduce uncertainty, save time, and make access to advanced eye care as easy as possible.
Step 01
Upload your medical reports, scans, images, and previous treatment information securely through our online form.
Step 02
Our medical team reviews your case and assesses whether we can help, which treatment options may be suitable, and what the expected timeline might be.
Step 03
We arrange a personal Zoom consultation to discuss your diagnosis, treatment options, expected outcomes, and any questions you may have
Step 04
You receive a clear and individualized plan, including: recommended procedure, estimated timing, expected length of stay, follow-up requirements, next practical steps.
Step 05
If you wish, we help make your journey as smooth as possible by assisting with: recommended travel dates, hotel options, local transportation, airport transfer coordination, scheduling of treatment and follow-up visits.
Step 06
Your treatment is performed at our institute in the heart of Zurich, directly at the main railway station – one of the most accessible medical locations in Switzerland.
Step 07
We provide a clear postoperative plan, including: follow-up schedule, travel recommendations, remote check-in options where appropriate, communication with your local ophthalmologist if needed.
Our Promise
International patients are not just looking for treatment.
They are looking for clarity, trust, and simplicity.
That is why we aim to provide not only excellent medical care, but also a journey that feels structured, personal, and reassuring from the beginning.
Why Choose Us
The ELZA Institute was founded with a single purpose: to deliver world-class ophthalmic care at the highest level of precision and compassion. For international patients, we go further – providing an end-to-end concierge medical experience.
Our team includes internationally recognized specialists in their respective fields.
We combine clinical excellence with practical organisation, allowing patients to move from first contact to treatment with minimal friction.
Located at Zurich Main Station, ELZA is exceptionally easy to reach from the airport, by train, or by car.
We are active both nationally and internationally in clinical research and innovation, and many patients come to us specifically for highly specialized expertise.
Every patient journey is different. We tailor the process to your medical needs, travel requirements, and personal preferences.
For patients who require a particularly discreet experience, we can offer an enhanced private pathway with a high degree of privacy and personal coordination.
Please let us know if this is important to you when contacting us.
Why Choose Us
Entrar em contacto
Send us a message and one of our international patient coordinators will be in touch within 24 hours. You can also reach us directly by phone or email.
Address
Instituto ELZA AG
Weinbergstrasse 16
8001 Zurich, Switzerland
+41 44 741 81 81
international@elza-institute.com
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