New York City & NJ Cataract Surgery & RLE Specialist​

With Sharpest & Safest Surgical Methods

We practice in New York and New Jersey with focused expertise on Mutifocal and Extended Depth of Focus lenses using state of the art LASER cataract surgery. 

Your Sharpest
Vision with
the Safest Method by​ New York City’s best Eye Surgeon

Dr. Cohen is Expert in Premium Cataract Surgery, LASIK, RLE and Other Vision Correction Procedures in New York City & New Jersey

Why Cohen Eye Institute?

EXPERIENCE

Over the course of his career, Dr. Cohen has performed more than 80,000 eye surgeries—including on over 1,000 physicians—a testament to the medical community’s trust in his expertise. Dr. Cohen stands at the forefront of surgical excellence, and his unwavering commitment to refining cutting-edge techniques consistently yields superior outcomes for patients and colleagues alike.

INNOVATION

Dr. Cohen’s leadership in refractive surgery is underscored by his groundbreaking achievements as the first surgeon in the Tri-state area to perform both an ICL implant and an artificial corneal implant. He continues to drive innovation in the field, remaining at the vanguard of vision correction advancements.

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FOCUS

Dr. Cohen is a fellowship-trained corneal specialist, offering advanced expertise in cataract surgery, LASIK, and a broad range of vision correction procedures. Drawing on his extensive specialty training, he tailors each treatment to address unique visual needs, ensuring precision and patient-focused care at every stage.

The Doctors

Our Mission

Our mission is to help you achieve the sharpest vision possible while keeping risks to a minimum. Because everyone’s eyes and needs are different, offering a single procedure for all simply isn’t enough. While LASIK and cataract surgery are well-known, there are many other advanced options—such as Refractive Lens Exchange, EVO ICL, topography-guided LASIK, and SMILE—that can address a wider range of vision issues. For example, you may be considering LASIK, but did you know it won’t restore reading vision? That’s why we’re dedicated to guiding you toward the procedure that fits your unique needs, so you can see the world more clearly and confidently.

Dr. Ilan Cohen Has Performed Over 80,000 Vision Correction Procedures.

Dr. Cohen is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist who has dedicated his career to mastering and refining surgical techniques that can transform not only your vision, but your entire life. His unwavering commitment to excellence is exemplified by the more than 1,000 physicians who have entrusted him with their own vision correction. With Dr. Cohen’s expertise and passion for personalized care, you can feel confident that your eyes are in the most capable of hands.

Procedures & Services

What Our Patients Say

Theresa-gray

"I am looking forward to not wearing glasses or contacts anymore and go swimming. the procedure was so easy; piece of cake. I could see the clock without squinting. Dr. Cohen was very informative and made the whole experience pleasant. He walked me through everything. I am the biggest chicken, if I could do it, anyone can do it."


Theresa

LASIK Patient

"Since I was four years old, I had been wearing thick glasses because of my high astigmatism. My wish had always been to see clearly without having to wear my glasses. The surgery has changed my life immensely. I chose Dr. Cohen for my LASIK because of his level of professionalism and his educational background. The surgery was easy, painless, quick and the minute he finished I was able to see perfectly without my glasses."

Niloufar

LASIK Patient

"I am an optometrist and chose Dr. Cohen for my cataract surgery with a multifocal lens implant because over the last 20 years of knowing him and referring many of my patients to him, he never made a mistake. I didn't feel a thing during the surgery. I couldn't be happier with my vision. I am happy with my choice of lens and excited that I never have to have anything done again!"

Dr. Lipchak

Multifocal Implant

Our Locations

Ridgewood, Queens, NY

5650 Myrtle Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385

Old Bridge, NJ

28 Throckmorton Lane Suite 103-104
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Manhattan, NY

551 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10176

Surgery Center NYC

160 E 56th Street, Suite 800
New York, NY 10022

Enhancing Your Vision is Our Mission

Enhancing Your Vision is Our Mission