About The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute Founded in 1995 by Dr. Peter Hersh, the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute - Hersh Vision Group is a nationally renowned center specializing exclusively in vision correction surgery. Dr. Hersh's vision from the beginning was to create an institution dedicated to the eye surgery subspecialty of laser, refractive, and corneal surgery, and devoted to the best patient results and a leadership role in the U.S. in this unique medical field. As the Institute's director, Peter Hersh, M.D., is recognized a leader in the field of LASIK and corneal  surgery. In addition to Dr. Hersh's extensive experience in LASIK and other refractive surgical techniques, CLEI's excellent patient results derive from our meticulous attention to detail, highly trained technicians, state of the art equipment and laser technology, humidity and temperature controlled laser room and sterile procedure technique, and careful screening and examination of our patients. To assure your experience is of utmost comfort and success, our staff has been carefully trained in all procedures correcting refractive errors and other corneal disorders, including LASIK, Intralase, flapless LASEK, PRK, CK, Intacs, and other procedures. They will provide you with the essential information regarding vision correction surgery based upon your individual needs, and help you make a better educated decision as to whether laser vision correction is right for you. The CLEI team will make your experience with us pleasant, informative, and successful. We are always available to discuss any questions or concerns you may have. The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Tuesday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm.  We understand the busy schedule of our patients, so our courteous patient management team will try to accommodate your schedule as much as possible. We know that a number of people will be traveling longer distances to see us. For your convenience, we do work with a number of doctors around the U.S. and internationally. In addition, please click on the links below for travel information and accommodations near us. Directions International and Long Distance Patients Convenient Hotels Email us