- New York LASIK
- What is LASIK surgery?
- Is LASIK surgery safe?
- LASIK vs. Contacts
- LASIK vs. LASEK
- LASIK vs. PRK
- Blade vs. Bladeless LASIK
- What is Custom LASIK?
- What does LASIK cost?
- Am I a LASIK candidate?
- Choosing a LASIK surgeon
- Long-term effects of LASIK
- LASIK Alternatives
- LASIK F.A.Q
- What is the process of LASIK eye surgery?
- Visian ICL
- Cataract Surgery
- What is a cataract?
- What is cataract surgery?
- What causes a cataract?
- Symptoms & Types of Cataracts
- What does cataract surgery cost?
- Modern Cataract Surgery
- Cataract Surgery Recovery
- Cataracts & Astigmatism
- Cataract Surgery & Glaucoma
- Choosing a Cataract Surgeon
- ReSTOR lens
- Crystalens
- TECNIS Multifocal
- Toric Lens
- ReZoom lens
- Cataract Surgery & Presbyopia (Vision After 40)
- Cataract Surgery FAQ
- Presbyopia
- LASIK Alternatives
- Keratoconus
- DSAEK / DSEK
- Pterygium
- Dry Eyes
- About Dr. Cohen
- Manhattan LASIK Surgery
- New York Eye Surgery
Why choose us?
The doctors, patients and staff of the Fifth Avenue Eye Center are confident that we provide one of the most accurate, safest, and reliable solutions for Laser Vision Correction in the New York and New Jersey area. We perform all surgeries at New York's leading eye care facility, Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital. Unlike centers that use their own equipment, the calibration of hospital laser machines are strictly regulated. In addition, Dr. Ilan Cohen's vast experience and innovative spirit has brought him nationwide recognition that may be of interest to you. Consider the following:
Experience, experience, experience:
Dr. Cohen is a fellowship trained cornea and refractive surgeon. After performing thousands of successful laser procedures, he is one of the most experienced surgeons in the nation. In addition, he is the address to which other LASIK surgeons refer their complications. Patients have traveled from as far as Europe, Middle East and South America to seek Dr. Cohen’s surgical skills and expert advice. As an innovator in surgical techniques (see below), he is highly regarded amongst patients and surgeons alike.
Safety:
Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK. Moreover, some patients may be borderline candidates for LASIK but be much better served by an alternative Laser or Non-Laser procedure (based on age, specific prescription and other factors).
Dr. Cohen’s expertise with different technologies allows him to offer the safest procedure for your needs, whether it’s LASIK or an alternative procedure like PRK, LASEK or VisianICL. This is a safer, more professional practice than the commercial “LASIK ONLY” centers that offer LASIK as their only vision correction solution. In addition, Dr. Cohen is a highly conservative surgeon and will tell you if it is safer for you to defer surgery or wait for a future Technology.
Reputation for excellence:
Over many years of practice, Dr. Cohen has established a national reputation of expertise, ethics and excellence amongst his colleagues. For this reason, dozens of doctors and laser eye surgery specialists have chosen him as their surgeon to treat their own and their family members’ eyes.
Technology:
Our laser Technology allows us to offer you the safest and most accurate correction, so you can enjoy the best possible vision. For many patients, this means better than 20/20 vision! We use the latest and the most advanced Technology available and update our Technology frequently. With the help VISX laser technology, we offer the latest “bladeless” LASIK and “Wavefront” (customvue) procedures.
Innovation:
Dr. Ilan Cohen is the first surgeon in the Tri-State area to perform cutting edge corneal surgeries such as the “Implantable Contact Lens” and “Artificial Cornea Replacement”. He has been featured in numerous media outlets including CBS, FOX and CNBC news for these innovations. You can watch video clips of Dr. Cohen on Youtube and in the News section of this website.
Affordability:
We will work with you to find a financial solution that best meets your needs. Our surgical coordinator will work with you to navigate low interest payment plan options, health insurance discounts, and promotional pricing. We can even help you use your flexible spending plan to pay for your procedure. Over time you will spend less on LASIK than on wearing glasses or contacts. To learn more about the cost of laser vision correction, visit the pricing page.
