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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?

Epi-off corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) treatment treats progressive keratoconus and ectasia that develops after refractive surgery. The procedure received FDA approval in 2016. Dr. Greenstein and his colleagues conducted a study to determine how well the procedure faired over the years. The study concluded that the treatment appears to remain stable for the majority of […]

On. August 18, 2021, Dr. Greenstein lectured to over 500 doctors on Corneal Inlays: “Past, Present, Future”

Here at The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute and CLEI Center for Keratoconus we remain dedicated to our patients during this challenging time. Many people want to know; is contact wear safe during COVID-19?  Currently, there is much to learn about COVID-19. We know that transmission of COVID-19 can be made by touching an infected surface […]