
Cohen Eye Institute
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Specialty |
| Location | Manhattan, Queens, Old Bridge, NJ, Ridgewood, Wall Street, West Side |
| Doctors | Nancy Argano, Nathalie Chen, Ilan Cohen MD, Preventive Medicine + 2 more |
| Telehealth Type | Virtual consultation |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Cohen Eye Institute, five ophthalmologists deliver surgical vision correction across three locations in Manhattan, Queens, and New Jersey. The Manhattan office sits at 160 East 56th Street and serves as the primary hub for the institute's most advanced procedures. Dr. Ilan Cohen leads the practice as President and Medical Director, bringing fellowship training and more than 80,000 procedures to every patient encounter.
The institute covers a wide clinical range. Services include LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, premium cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, keratoconus management, and treatment for dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. Dr. Cohen developed three proprietary technologies used at the practice: RealSight™ for individualized IOL calculations, OZERA™ for keratoconus management, and FAZE™ for laser astigmatism correction. The practice accommodates out-of-town and international patients through virtual consultations and VIP concierge services.
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Cohen Eye Institute performs a broad range of surgical vision correction procedures. These include LASIK, All-Laser LASIK, PRK, SMILE, FAZE™, topo-guided LASIK, ICL, premium cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, clear lens exchange, and multifocal lens implants. The practice also treats keratoconus through OZERA™, collagen cross-linking, and topo-guided PRK. Physicians at the institute also manage dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and pterygium.
Dr. Ilan Cohen performs all surgical procedures at the Manhattan location. He is fellowship-trained in cataract and refractive surgery and devotes his entire practice to eye surgery. He has completed more than 80,000 vision procedures, including surgeries for over 1,000 physicians.
Yes. Cohen Eye Institute offers virtual consultations for patients traveling from outside the area or from other countries. The practice also provides VIP concierge services to support patients who need additional coordination for their care.
RealSight™ is a proprietary lens measurement system developed by Dr. Ilan Cohen. It uses advanced imaging tools and patented algorithms to calculate individualized IOL selections for each patient. This approach improves precision during premium cataract surgery and lens exchange procedures.
OZERA™ is a multi-step keratoconus treatment protocol developed by Dr. Cohen. It combines corneal topography, collagen cross-linking, and targeted corneal reshaping into a single coordinated plan. The protocol addresses keratoconus progression while working to improve visual clarity.
FAZE™ stands for Focused Astigmatic Zonal Enhancement. Dr. Cohen created this specialized laser correction technique to treat astigmatism with topographic mapping. It targets irregular corneal curvature that standard laser procedures may not fully correct.
Cohen Eye Institute offers a Refractive Surgery Quiz on its website to help prospective patients identify which procedure may suit them. The practice also offers in-person and virtual consultations where Dr. Cohen evaluates each patient's corneal structure, prescription, and goals before recommending a specific treatment.
Yes. In addition to laser vision correction and lens procedures, Cohen Eye Institute treats glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, dry eye syndrome, keratoconus, and pterygium. Dr. Brian Krawitz leads glaucoma care across the institute's locations, and Dr. Nathalie Chen leads the Dry Eye Clinic at the Old Bridge, NJ office.
Cohen Eye Institute operates three locations. The Queens location is in Ridgewood at 5650 Myrtle Avenue, reachable at (718) 456-9500. The New Jersey office is in Old Bridge at 28 Throckmorton Lane, Suites 103-104, and the number there is (732) 679-6100.
No. Dr. Cohen dedicates his practice entirely to surgical vision correction and does not perform general eye exams. Patients seeking routine eye care should contact the practice to confirm which physician and location best fits their needs.
Practice last updated March 21, 2026





