There’s no denying the great impact the LASIK procedure has had on the ophthalmological profession. LASIK surgery is a short and painless procedure that can permanently correct vision deficiencies a person may have possessed for years. Small wonder the number of patients who undergo the procedure continues to grow each year.

But not everyone is a candidate for LASIK. Some patients may have conditions that prevent them from qualifying for LASIK. If you’re in this position, what should you do?

Luckily, there are eyecare centers out there that offer safe and reliable alternatives to LASIK. The best center in the Tri-State region is the Fifth Avenue Eye Center, which is led by Dr. Ilan Cohen, a surgeon widely known for his expertise and skill with LASIK and an assortment of alternative procedures. The Fifth Avenue Eye Center offers LASEK surgery, which dispenses with the LASIK flap and is an option for patients whose corneas are very flat or very thin. Implantable contact lens such as Visian ICL are another possibility — Dr. Cohen happens to be the first surgeon in New York to perform ICL surgery.

All refractive surgeries, though, must begin with an eye exam. To schedule an appointment at the Fifth Avenue Eye Center, please call (866) 731-3937. You can also send an e-mail to info@nyceyedoc.com.