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New York Lasik

Click the video above to learn more about lasik surgery. Table of Contents What is LASIK surgery? Is LASIK for me? Why should I choose Dr. Cohen? How do I learn more? You’ve probably heard a lot about LASIK surgery and have wondered if it might be right for you. In the last 25 years alone, more than 10 million men and women around the world have taken advantage of this remarkable outpatient surgery to gain...

Visian ICL vs. LASIK

Two of the most popular vision correction surgeries available today are Visian ICL (Implantable Contact Lenses) and LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). Dr. Ilan Cohen can help you determine which procedure is best for your unique vision. Each procedure accomplishes specific goals and just because you’re a candidate for one doesn’t mean that you qualify for the other and vice versa. To best understand...

Am I a candidate for LASIK?

Determine If LASIK Surgery Is Right for You In order to determine your candidacy for New York LASIK surgery or any other form of vision correction surgery, you need to have a screening exam at our New York office. During this visit, which typically takes about 30-45 minutes, you will undergo special tests that will determine if you are a candidate for LASIK laser vision correction surgery and what is the safest and...

LASIK Technology

What are the different LASIK technologies? The Laser Vision Correction technology has evolved very rapidly since it was introduced more than 20 years ago. In general, at the core of the procedure is the Excimer Laser machine which modifies the curvature of the cornea. There are many different companies with competing technologies. Wavefront Technology (Customvue, custom treatment): This laser technology comes to...

Long term effects of LASIK eye surgery

The science of laser vision correction has advanced rapidly since its introduction more than two decades ago. It has evolved both in terms of safety and accuracy. From the safety standpoint; the introduction of the next generation microkeratomes and the bladeless lasik have decreased the complication rates associated with a flap compared with older generation devices. SUPERLASIK (flapless laser) has taken this...

Blade vs. Bladeless LASIK

When it comes to LASIK surgery, there are many complicated terms that are thrown around casually, and it can be difficult to know any of it means for you. One common area of misconception is the difference between blade (traditional) LASIK and bladeless LASIK surgery. Blade, or traditional, LASIK surgery is just what it sounds like. In this procedure, a surgeon utilizes a highly specialized instrument called a...

LASIK vs. PRK

You may have heard of LASIK and/or PRK surgery from friends, co-workers or family members, but you might not know the difference between the two. Both LASIK and PRK are refractive procedures that can enhance vision and correct poor eyesight. They are both outpatient procedures and can be completed in less than 20 minutes in most cases. The basic difference between LASIK and PRK surgery is that LASIK correction is...

Choosing a LASIK Surgeon

To minimize your risks and for the best visual results, remember the followings points: Make sure the surgeon is experienced with and can provide all the different vision correction options. These include LASIK, Implantable Contact Lens, clear lensectomy, PRK, LASEK. Avoid centers that advertise one type of procedure, 100% of the time. The specific procedure needs to be chosen based on the unique condition of your...

LASIK vs. LASEK

There are many options when it comes to laser eye surgery, including LASIK and LASEK procedures. Both LASIK and LASEK surgery reshape the cornea in order to correct its shape, which in turn fixes your vision. Both are also generally thought to be equally effective for people with astigmatism, nearsightedness, farsightedness and presbyopia. Although they may sound alike and can essentially accomplish the same goal,...

LASIK Eye Surgery vs. Contacts

LASIK vs. Contacts The Cost: Many people find this hard to believe, but over the next 10 years you will spend more money on contact lenses, contact lens fitting, contact lens solutions and glasses than you will on LASIK. The problem that is more real to most people is the immediate higher cost of LASIK. However, with our affordable payment plans you can make the financial burden spread over time to match your goals....

LASIK FAQs

LASIK surgery is a very popular medical procedure, with more than 10 million recipients in the last 25 years worldwide. Today, dramatic advances in medical technology have moved this surgery into a whole new arena, making vision correction possible for people who were once told they would never qualify for LASIK or similar procedures. If you’re considering LASIK surgery, you’ve probably got questions. Here...

What is Custom LASIK?

Custom LASIK surgery, also known as wavefront LASIK surgery, is an alternative to conventional LASIK procedures. It essentially takes LASIK a step further by adding the ability to correct visual aberrations in the eye to achieve maximum visual acuity. Visual acuity is defined as the ability to identify small objects clearly at a distance. Perfect visual acuity is normally classified as 20/20, but Custom LASIK...

What is the process of LASIK eye surgery?

In order to understand the process of LASIK surgery, you must first understand exactly what this type of surgery entails. LASIK stands for “Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis,” which describes a procedure in which the cornea is permanently reshaped in order to enhance vision. LASIK is an FDA-approved, outpatient surgery that is very quick (under 20 minutes in most cases) and is virtually painless for most...

Is LASIK eye surgery safe?

Safety: Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK eye surgery. Moreover, some patients may be borderline candidates for LASIK eye surgery but be much better served by an alternative Laser or Non-Laser procedure (based on age, specific prescription and other factors). Dr. Ilan Cohen’s expertise with different technologies allows him to offer you the specific procedure that is the safest for you; whether it’s LASIK...

What is LASIK?

Click the video above to learn more about lasik surgery. In the past 25 years more than 10,000,000 people around the world have chosen LASIK or a related laser correction procedure to eliminate their need for contacts and glasses. LASIK is one of many available options for reducing or eliminating your dependence on glasses or contacts. In addition to LASIK surgery, the 5th Avenue Eye Center offers the latest laser...