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Are you tired of wearing glasses or contacts every day? LASIK eye surgery has become a popular choice for people seeking to experience life without the hassle of corrective lenses. However, one of the most common questions asked by potential patients is, “How long does LASIK last?” In this blog post, we will explore the […]

Introduction Laser eye surgery has become an increasingly popular solution for individuals looking to correct their vision without glasses. With modern laser technology, this procedure has become safer and more effective than ever before. However, as with any surgical procedure, proper preparation is key to increasing the likelihood of a successful outcome. In this blog […]

Many of us distinctly remember the first time we were prescribed glasses. For some, it was noticing that the board at school was blurry or that street signs were hard to see while driving. For others, it was realizing that the phone, computer, or the newspaper became difficult to read. For parents, it may have […]

Dr. Steven Greenstein, a prominent ophthalmologist at the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, recently shared his remarkable findings on the 10-year follow-up for cornea cross linking and its outcomes at the ASCRS annual meeting. In a compelling interview with Ophthalmology Times, he provided valuable insights into his presentation titled “10-year Followup for Corneal Cross-linking and […]

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 […]

On Monday, June 13, 2022, Dr. Hersh, Dr. Greenstein and Dr. Gelles performed vision testing at the Jets training camp in preparation for the upcoming season. We have been team doctors for the New York Jets for over 15 years. J-E-T-S jets jets jets!

Steven Greenstein, M.D. was invited by Oculus to give a webinar on the Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment for Progressive Keratoconus. He discussed the latest research, a number of case examples and the best modern clinical practices for the diagnosis and treatment of progressive keratoconus. Please take the time to watch the webinar. Whether you are […]

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 […]