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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 […]

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

Steven A. Greenstein, MD https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20210111/corneal-tissue-addition-for-keratoconus-may-improve-visual-acuity-topography

The importance of early diagnosis of Keratoconus Peter S. Hersh MDCLEI Center for Keratoconus Dr. Hersh recently commented on an article that looked at referrals for newly diagnosed Keratoconus patients. This study of around 400 patients found that patients are first being diagnosed fairly late in the disease progression. This is important because, given the […]

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 […]