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In August 2025, Dr. Steven Greenstein was featured in Review of Ophthalmology’s article, “Screening for the Proper Refractive Candidate”. The piece brought together leading refractive surgeons to talk about one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of laser vision correction: making sure patients are the right candidates for surgery. When people think about LASIK or […]

When it comes to keratoconus care, expertise matters. At the Cornea & Laser Eye Institute (CLEI) in Teaneck, New Jersey, patients have the unique opportunity to be treated by not one, but three top doctors, all recognized by the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) for their exceptional contributions to the field. This distinction is exceptionally rare […]

Each year, the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) recognizes two clinicians—one ophthalmologist and one optometrist—who have made exceptional contributions to the keratoconus (KC) community. We’re proud to share that the 2025 Ophthalmology recipient of the NKCF Keratoconus Doctor of the Year Award is our very own Dr. Steven Greenstein. Dr. Greenstein is a leading cornea and […]

Teaneck, NJ – The independent review board at NJ Top Docs has designated Steven A. Greenstein, MD, FACS—Medical Director and Director of Refractive Surgery at the Cornea & Laser Eye Institute (CLEI)—as a 2025 NJ Top Doc. This recognition places Dr. Greenstein among the most trusted ophthalmologists and LASIK surgeons in New Jersey and signals […]

Children’s eye health is crucial for their overall well-being and development. A pediatric ophthalmologist specializes in diagnosing and treating eye conditions in children, ensuring their visual health is maintained. Early intervention is vital to prevent and treat various eye conditions, including myopia (nearsightedness). In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of pediatric ophthalmology appointments, […]

*** UPDATE APPLICATION CLOSED – CLINICAL TRIAL *** Cornea and Laser Eye Institute is recruiting patients for a new COST-FREE Clinical Trial for Epi-on Crosslinking! #keratoconus #keratoconustreatment #keratoconusexpert #keratoconusawareness #keratoconussucks #keratoconusdoctor #cleicenterforkeratoconus #keratoconusus #violetjune #sclerallens #sclerallenses #clinicaltrials

Newsweek recently published its America’s Best Eye Doctors 2023 awards, and Dr. John Gelles of the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute was a recipient of the award. The Newsweek America’s Best Eye Doctors 2023 award is a ranking that puts the spotlight on the leading ophthalmologists and optometrists in the United States. In total, 200 […]

Title: Two Year Outcomes After Corneal Collagen Crosslinking For Keratoconus and Ectasia Session Title: Corneal Biomechanics, Keratoconus and Collagen Cross Linking Paper:Purpose: To investigate clinical outcomes two years after corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) for keratoconus (KC) and ectasia.Methods: 50 eyes (38 patients) underwent CXL for keratoconus (n=34) or ectasia (n= 16) in a prospective, randomized […]

The doctors of the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, Dr. Peter Hersh, Dr. Steven Greenstein, Dr. John Gelles and Dr. David Chu, are renowned experts in their respective fields. They are frequently invited to symposia around the world to present their research and share their expertise. Intrepid Eye Society Presents – Webinar December 2020 Dr. Gelles presented “Innovations and Optimization […]

In this episode, Dr. Greenstein and Dr. Chang discuss: ★ Can keratoconus be treated with stem cells? ★ What is the new corneal implant, Xenia, from Germany? ★ What are new treatments, including laser treatments, on the horizon for keratoconus?