Cornea, Refractive 
& Laser Eye Surgery

Montefiore Einstein Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences’ corneal specialists have helped shape the field of corneal transplantation and anterior segment reconstruction, leading innovations that have set new standards of care. Our experts’ pursuit of innovative approaches to corneal transplantation led to the development of AmbioDry™, a preserved dry amniotic membrane allograft which simplifies and optimizes amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface repair. Our ophthalmologists were also instrumental in developing technology that modernized eye banking practices enabling the preparation, storage and national distribution of tissue for endothelial lamellar corneal transplantation. We continue to push the boundaries in corneal and anterior segment surgery, advancing care for patients worldwide.

At our state-of-the-art LASIK and Eye Care Center, we offer concierge-level service using the most advanced technologies available today. As one of the few academic medical centers nationwide equipped with the latest LASIK laser vision correction platforms, we are an internationally recognized leader in the field of keratorefractive surgery, advancing the field through innovation, developing new techniques and setting the standard for safety, precision and visual outcomes.

Our LASIK and Eye Care Center is designed to enhance both convenience and the patient experience, which features customized operating suites equipped with the most advanced refractive and laser surgical technologies available, including devices invented and pioneered by our own faculty. Our suites are equipped with the latest femtosecond and excimer laser technologies, including the WaveLight® FS200, a femtosecond laser designed for rapid and highly precise corneal flap creation. It also includes topography-guided excimer lasers such as the Allegretto Wave® Eye-Q Excimer Laser System, which enables customized treatments based on each patient’s unique corneal shape and optical measurements.

These next-generation technologies allow our surgeons to deliver fully personalized LASIK procedures, tailored to each individual’s eye anatomy, enhancing safety and efficacy, improving surgical precision and optimizing visual outcomes. For patients with presbyopia, early lens changes or cataracts, we offer a wide range of advanced lens-based refractive solutions, including presbyopia-correcting cataract surgery, phakic intraocular collamer lens implantation, post-refractive and post-cataract enhancement procedures and optiwave. Our surgical suites are continuously updated with the latest phacoemulsification platforms and high-definition operating microscopes. Our LASIK and Eye Care Center expands access to world-renowned vision care for patients across the tristate area and beyond. Nearly all procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, enabling patients to receive leading-edge care in a comfortable, accessible setting close to home. Whether correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or age-related vision changes, we are committed to helping patients reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contact lenses, while enhancing both visual acuity and quality of vision through the most advanced refractive procedures available.

Montefiore Einstein is one of only 13 centers worldwide designated as a Cochrane Eyes and Vision (CEV) Center for Evidence-Based Vision Care—a prestigious distinction funded by the National Eye Institute/National Institutes of Health (NEI/NIH). This recognition reflects our commitment to advancing evidence-based medicine and eye care while also establishing the most effective treatments in patient care. Our research contributions serve as a global model for clinical sites worldwide.

Montefiore Einstein Ophthalmology and Visual Science leading-edge diagnostic technologies include state-of-the-art corneal imaging, wavefront analysis and ocular surface evaluation tools that enable precise assessment and early detection of complex ophthalmic conditions. Through advanced corneal topography and tomography, anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), specular and confocal microscopy, our world-renowned specialists detect even the most subtle abnormalities in corneal structure, thickness and surface quality. These sophisticated technologies support customized treatment planning, comprehensive preoperative screening and real-time monitoring for conditions, such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, ocular surface disease and laser vision correction candidacy.

Montefiore Einstein provides a comprehensive range of personalized, nonsurgical therapies designed to manage corneal and ocular surface conditions while optimizing vision correction for adults and children.

When surgery is indicated, we offer the most advanced laser vision correction options available today, using the latest femtosecond and excimer laser technologies to deliver highly precise, personalized treatments. Our minimally invasive procedures include LASIK and PRK.  

For advanced corneal disease, we offer the full spectrum of the latest corneal transplantation procedures, including descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), descemet stripping (automated) endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK), deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and keratoprosthesis, as well as emerging cell-based and regenerative therapies. In partnership with our Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus team, we provide seamless, multidisciplinary care for children with genetic corneal conditions, such as corneal dystrophy, or traumatic eye injuries requiring corneal transplantation to restore vision.

We offer the full range of keratoconus treatments, including customized contact lens fitting, corneal cross-linking and DALK. The entire spectrum of anterior segment reconstruction is also offered, including IOL exchange, iris and scleral-fixated IOLs and iridoplasty, as well as interventions for complex ocular surface diseases such as refractory ulcers and corneal melts. Additional expertise includes amniotic membrane therapy, and customized refractive enhancements following previous surgeries. 

We also lead innovations in ocular surface restoration and are advancing the use of AI-assisted diagnostics to improve risk prediction, imaging interpretation and surgical planning.

We offer a comprehensive suite of advanced diagnostics and treatments, including:

With locations in New York City and Westchester County, we serve all your cornea, refractive and laser eye surgery needs close to home and work.