What is LASIK?

 
The cornea is the outermost layer of the eye. By correcting the steepness of the cornea with a laser, we can change the way light is focused in the eye and eliminate the need for contacts and glasses. Of the procedures recommended by the 5th Avenue Eye Center, LASIK is most popular with patients.

LASIK involves the formation of a corneal flap, whether with a fine automated instrument called a microkeratome or with a laser (called Bladeless LASIK). The terms Bladeless LASIK, IntraLASIK, non-cutting laser procedures, and flap-less LASIK NY are all different names or variations of the primary laser vision correction procedures.

Some surgeons believe that Bladeless LASIK is safer because the flap is cut using a laser instead of a blade. Others believe that it is much safer to do away with the flap altogether (non-cutting or flap-less procedure).

Are you a good LASIK candidate?

With so many terms and misconceptions about laser vision procedures, you might wonder “Am I even a LASIK candidate?”. Dr. Ilan Cohen and the staff at the 5th Avenue are experts in vision correction and will help you navigate the options of LASIK NY and LASIK NJ eye surgery. As our expert surgeon, Dr. Cohen personally determines which procedure is best suited to your individual needs and unique prescription.

For patients who are not candidates for laser vision correction, there is a safe surgical alternative that does away with the laser altogether – Visian ICL, also known as the Implantable Contact Lens or Implantable Collimer Lens. Since there is no use of a laser to reshape the cornea, this procedure offers advanced lens technology, safety, reversibility, and perfect vision after just 15 minutes.
 

Assembly-Line Discount LASIK NY Centers

Unfortunately, many “commercial” LASIK and LASEK centers have lost sight of the patient in the pursuit of financial gains. By promoting only one procedure, they have lost the surgical skills necessary to do the right procedure for the right patient. So before you commit to one procedure, get a second opinion and stay away from the commercially savvy, heavily advertised “assembly-line LASIK NY” centers.

Make sure that your surgeon is fellowship trained in both Cornea and Refractive surgery, which means that they have the expertise to do more than just LASIK, LASEK and PRK.
 

Why 5th Avenue Eye Center?

Aside from the latest laser correction options, Ilan Cohen MD and 5th Avenue Eye Center can assist you with your LASIK NY, greater New York LASIK, and New Jersey LASIK. Schedule a consultation using the form in the sidebar on the right side of this page, send us an email, phone us today at (212) 764-2020 or (866) 731-3937, or visit us in person!
 

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