Enhancing Your Vision
Guiding you toward the procedure that fits your unique needs, so you can see the world clearly and confidently.
Your leading lens & cataract specialist and widely regarded as the best ophthalmologist in Manhattan.
Cataract Treatment
Eye Conditions
Laser Vision Correction
Lens-Based Procedures
Patient Testimonials
Watch: Laurie Farragher, DVM
“I am now seeing perfect distance, near and intermediate without glasses or contacts!”
Watch: Greg's LASIK experience
“My vision is now 20/20 and I’m seeing better than I did when I had corrective lenses in.”
Watch: Jennifer's LASIK experience
“I’m looking forward to not having to remove my contacts every night and put them in every morning.”
Watch: Amy's LASIK experience
“I can see 20/20 as well as I did with glasses and contacts and I had no pain or discomfort.”
Doctors' Testimonials
Watch: Dr. Steve Rubinstein
“Dr. Cohen uses all the techniques that are available and enjoys working with new, exciting technology.”
Watch: Dr. Ming Wang
“Dr. Cohen, in my opinion is one of the best surgeons on this plant.”
Watch: Dr. Nooshin Rastegar
“If someone in my family needed surgery I would certainly send them to Dr. Cohen.”
Watch: Dr. Roy Cohen
“Dr. Cohen is very conservative he will not do a procedure on a patient unless it will result in success.”
Watch: Dr. John Lipchak
“Over the last 20 years of knowing him and referring many of my patients to him, he never made a mistake.”
“I feel awesome, free, and I can do anything. Thank you, Dr. Cohen, for being the best and changing my life.”
Cataracts Begone
Modern cataract surgery that rewinds time, sharpens sight, and brings Manhattan back to life.
Dr. Cohen's laser‑assisted cataract procedures replace cloudy lenses with premium, custom‑selected implants—restoring crisp distance, intermediate, and reading vision in one seamless step. Guided by his RealSight metrics and 80,000‑plus successful surgeries, we tailor each detail to your New York lifestyle, virtually eliminating glasses. Expect gentle care, rapid recovery, and city lights that look newly vivid. It's not just cataract removal; it's a precise rewind that lets you see the skyline with youthful clarity again.
“My goal isn’t just to fix vision—I strive to give my patients the sharpest, clearest sight possible, beyond what they thought was achievable.”
Laser Vision Correction
Advanced laser vision correction that lets you see clearly, freely, and–dare we say–perfectly?
Banish glasses and contacts with laser solutions engineered for your eyes alone. Dr. Cohen's all‑laser suite uses high‑resolution corneal mapping to sculpt vision with microscopic accuracy. One brief, comfortable session can deliver 20/20 (or better) clarity, minimal downtime, and night‑vision confidence for late‑night commutes. Backed by 25 years of refinement and complication rates far below national norms, our laser vision correction sets a new standard for safety, freedom—and yes, near‑perfect sight.
Visit our Manhattan, NY Location Cohen Eye Institute
Phone: (646) 891-1441
Lens-Based Procedures
Advanced laser vision correction that lets you see clearly, freely, and—dare we say—perfectly?
Say goodbye to the cycle of changing prescriptions and hello to permanent, high‑definition vision. Our lens‑based procedures—Refractive Lens Exchange, Implantable Collamer Lenses, and multifocal or toric implants—replace or supplement your natural lens with optics engineered for lifelong clarity. Considering light adjustable lenses in Manhattan? Using Dr. Cohen's TrueSight mapping, we match each lens to your exact visual blueprint, correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, and astigmatism in one decisive step. No frames, no fogging—just limitless freedom that stands the test of time.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Ilan Cohen
President and Medical Director
Dr. Nancy Argano
Clinic Leader, Old Bridge
Dr. Nathalie Chen
Dry Eye Clinic Leader, Old Bridge
Dr. Krishna Morar
Clinic Leader, Ridgewood
Dr. Brian Krawitz
Glaucoma Specialist
Clear Answers for Clear Vision
Dr. Cohen's Educational Videos
When is the right time for cataract surgery?
From early signs to advanced solutions, Dr. Cohen explains how cataracts affect daily life—and how laser surgery can help you see clearly again.
Understanding and managing astigmatism.
Dr. Cohen breaks down astigmatism—and how to treat it—using a simple sports analogy.
Refractive Lens Exchange/RLE implants.
If you're over 40, LASIK won't help you - but don't worry, there is a procedure that can restore your vision.
How to Get the Safest Eye Surgery with LASIK?
Considering laser vision correction? Dr. Cohen breaks down SMILE, LASIK, and RLE to help you choose the best fit.
