Enhancing Your Vision
Guiding you toward the procedure that fits your unique needs, so you can see the world clearly and confidently.
Your premium lens & cataract specialist
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 Queens back to life.
Laser‑guided cataract procedures exchange clouded lenses for premium implants, restoring multirange clarity in one visit. Dr. Cohen's RealSight method and 80,000‑plus surgeries ensure minimal downtime and vivid borough views free of glare. It's a gentle, precise rewind that lets you see Queens' vibrant neighborhoods with youthful sharpness 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?
Our all‑laser suite, guided by meticulous corneal mapping, sculpts vision with sub‑micron precision. One quick session can deliver 20/20 or better clarity, minimal downtime, and reliable night vision for highway commutes. With 25 years of refinement and complication rates well below national averages, Dr. Cohen is the best ophthalmologist in Queens for laser accuracy and safety.
Visit our Ridgewood, Queens, NY Location Cohen Eye Institute
Phone: (718) 550-3305
Lens-Based Procedures
Implantable lenses that provide lasting clarity—no frames, no limits.
Break free from prescription changes and fogged eyewear. Our lens‑based options—RLE, ICLs, multifocal, toric, and even light-adjustable lenses in Queens—deliver permanent, high‑definition vision. Powered by RealSight measurements, we correct multiple refractive errors at once, giving you glasses‑free freedom that endures.
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.
