Why 5th Avenue Eye Center?

LASIK New York & LASIK NJ – Why We Stand Out

The doctors, patients and staff of the 5th 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 Institute. Unlike centers that use their own equipment, the calibration of hospital laser machines is very strictly regulated, and this ensures the safest procedures. In addition, Dr. Ilan Cohen’s vast experience and innovative spirit has brought him nationwide recognition that may be of interest to you, particularly in terms of LASIK New York, LASIK NJ and Cataract Surgery. Consider the following:

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. Why? Watch their testimonials.

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 (Watch the news clips of his innovative surgeries), he is highly regarded amongst patients and surgeons alike.

Safety:

Not everyone is a candidate for LASIK New York. 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 you the safest procedure for your needs, whether it’s LASIK New York or an alternative procedure like PRK, LASEK or Visian ICL. This is a safer, more professional practice than the commercial “LASIK ONLY” centers that offer LASIK in New York or New Jersey as their only vision correction solution. In addition, Dr. Cohen is a highly conservative surgeon and will tell you if it may be safer for you to defer surgery or wait for a future Technology.

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 laser technology available and update our technology frequently. Dr. Cohen may use the VISX, Wavelight or the Intralase laser, depending on your individual visual needs. We offer the latest “bladeless” LASIK New York 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. Watch the news clip.

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 New York than on wearing glasses or contacts.

We always welcome your calls at (212) 764-2020 or (866) 731-3937!