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    Air Force Allows Pilots With Lasik to Fly

    Air Force Allows Pilots With Lasik to Fly

    For the first time, the US Air Force is allowing aspiring pilots and aircrew members to fly even if they have had LASIK eye surgery. Since 2001, the Air Force has permitted applicants to try for spots as pilots or aircrew members if they have... (Read more about Air Force Allows Pilots With Lasik to Fly)

    Blindness

    Blindness

    The group of conditions known as retinitis pigmentosa or RP is the most common cause of inherited blindness. Initially the rods in the retina begin to die and the cones at the center of the retina, known as the macula, will also be lost. (Read more about Blindness)

    CATARACTS AND STATINS

    CATARACTS AND STATINS

    Cataracts are a common problem as we age. In people over the age of 75, two-thirds have the most common type of cataract. There are at least 300 to 400, 000 new visually disabling cataracts annually in the U.S. So preventing them would be... (Read more about CATARACTS AND STATINS)

    CHILDREN & CONTACT LENSES

    CHILDREN & CONTACT LENSES

    Before you get your child contact lenses, have you considered whether she is ready for them? 11 year old Chris Baker is quite the athlete, especially when it comes to skateboarding. But, his eyeglasses have thrown a monkey wrench into the mix.... (Read more about CHILDREN & CONTACT LENSES)

    CHILDREN AND SUNGLASSES

    CHILDREN AND SUNGLASSES

    For 1 year old Katelyn and 7 year old Emily, the backyard is their extended playroom. But, their mother Lauren Tirado is very particular about her children having sun protection. Lauren lays down the law when it comes to spending hours of playtime... (Read more about CHILDREN AND SUNGLASSES)

    CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA

    CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA

    Congenital glaucoma is an eye disease where the normal eye pressure is affected by the buildup of fluid in the eye. You might say that 3 year old Juan Navarro is a little ham. Smiling and posing for the camera, he looks like your typical playful... (Read more about CONGENITAL GLAUCOMA)

    Cateracts

    Cateracts

    The lens of the eye functions to focus light onto the retina at the back of the eye. This should result in clear vision. (Read more about Cateracts)

    Choosing Between Traditional and Custom Lasik

    Choosing Between Traditional and Custom Lasik

    Lasik eyesight-correction surgery, a phenomenal breakthrough when it was first approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration in 1995, has recently been trumped big-time by the innovation known as wavefront Lasik technology, which is some 25... (Read more about Choosing Between Traditional and Custom Lasik)

    Color Blindness

    Color Blindness

    The first report on color blindness was written by the British chemist John Dalton who was himself afflicted with it. (Read more about Color Blindness)

    Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis or pink-eye is an infection of the lining of the eye or the eyelid produced by a virus or bacteria. Bacterial conjunctivitis produces a thick yellowish discharge. Both types are highly infectious. (Read more about Conjunctivitis)

    Contact Lenses and Eye Infect

    “Sometimes I don’t take out my contact lenses, once in a while I sleep in them, I don’t wash my hands thoroughly sometimes,” says Janie Medina. If this sounds familiar you could be putting yourself at risk for a dangerous fungal eye infection.... (Read more about Contact Lenses and Eye Infect)

    Detached_Retina

    Detached_Retina

    Ideally light that enters the eye is refracted by the cornea, which is the clear covering on the front of the eye and is also refracted by the lens, coming to a sharp focus on the retina at the back of the eye. (Read more about Detached_Retina)

    Diabetes Retinitis

    Diabetes Retinitis

    The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is filled with a clear fluid known as aqueous humor. The central part of the eye is also filled with a gel-like substance called vitreous humor. (Read more about Diabetes Retinitis)

    ENFANT PEDIATRIC VISION TESTING SYSTEM

    ENFANT PEDIATRIC VISION TESTING SYSTEM

    Ella Brown is just 8 months old and she is having her first eye exam. “My husband has very poor vision so I thought that maybe she’ll have poor vision at an early age.” (Read more about ENFANT PEDIATRIC VISION TESTING SYSTEM)

    Early On-set Glucoma

    Early On-set Glucoma

    Marina Virdone can’t imagine not being a school teacher. She says next to taking care of her own children, teaching is her second greatest love. But, three years ago, life as Marina knew it was about to change. Marina had developed a severe eye... (Read more about Early On-set Glucoma)

    Elective Eye Surgery

    Elective Eye Surgery

    61 year old Winnie Herman savors every moment with her 20 month old granddaughter, Katie. But, she says, her glasses have been a definite hindrance on their time together. “It became very, very frustrating and seemingly the glasses were taking... (Read more about Elective Eye Surgery)

    FARSIGHTEDNESS LASER SURGERY

    FARSIGHTEDNESS LASER SURGERY

    “All my life, I’ve worn glasses. I think I first got glasses when I was in the third grade,” says Ben Anderson, whose eyesight was corrected with laser surgery. 58 year old Ben Anderson has wanted to toss his glasses for years. He has struggled... (Read more about FARSIGHTEDNESS LASER SURGERY)

    GLAUCOMA

    GLAUCOMA

    Timely detection of glaucoma is the key to treating the disease and preventing blindness. Steve Cohen doesn’t take for granted that he can drive, or even read. “I just came for a routine eye exam and they detected what they thought could be the... (Read more about GLAUCOMA)

    Glaucoma

    Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world today. (Read more about Glaucoma)

    Hyperopia

    Hyperopia

    Myopia and Hyperopia are terms for near sightedness and far sightedness. Ideally, light that enters the eye is refracted by the cornea which is the clear covering on the front of the eye and is also refracted by the lens, coming to a sharp focus... (Read more about Hyperopia)

    INTACS EYE TREATMENT

    INTACS EYE TREATMENT

    Rekha Krishanmurthi has tried glasses and hard lenses to help improve her vision. But unfortunately, nothing is doing the trick. “I can’t focus, everything is blurry. I can’t read and there’s no way I could drive or anything like that,” says... (Read more about INTACS EYE TREATMENT)

    Intac

    Intac

    Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments or INTACs are the first FDA approved, non-laser, surgical technique for correcting near sightedness. (Read more about Intac)

    Iris Prosthetic

    Iris Prosthetic

    For 16 year old Kurtis Thomas and his friends, one Saturday afternoon, back in April of 2004, the plan was to have a little backyard warfare, playing paintball. But, what was supposed to be a few hours of just “boys being boys” type fun, turned... (Read more about Iris Prosthetic)

    Keratoconus

    Keratoconus

    Keratoconus comes from the Greek word meaning conical cornea. The cornea is the clear windshield of the eye and is responsible for refracting most of the light coming into the eye. (Read more about Keratoconus)

    LASIK STUDY

    LASIK STUDY

    If you’re considering LASIK surgery to get rid of your glasses, you might want to ask your doctor about the risks of LASIK surgery. There are many factors that can play a role in the success of the procedure, even factors like the temperature and... (Read more about LASIK STUDY)

    LAZY EYE STUDY

    LAZY EYE STUDY

    There is encouraging news tonight for many older children who suffer from lazy eye. Treatments for lazy eye that were previously thought to benefit only children younger than seven have now been shown to help even older teens. (Read more about LAZY EYE STUDY)

    Lasik

    Lasik

    LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The goal of this Web site is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery. (Read more about Lasik)

    Lasik Helps U.S. Retain Pilots, Astronauts

    Lasik Helps U.S. Retain Pilots, Astronauts

    The natural human aging process is in a constant war with the U.S. military and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Aging has always degraded the vision of Air Force pilots, Navy divers and NASA astronauts - and this has made it... (Read more about Lasik Helps U.S. Retain Pilots, Astronauts)

    Low Vision

    Low Vision

    There are many different conditions that can cause low vision and each condition affects sight in a different way. (Read more about Low Vision)

    Macula Degeneration

    Macula Degeneration

    Age related macular degeneration or AMD is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60 in the western world. (Read more about Macula Degeneration)

    Myopia

    Myopia

    Myopia and Hyperopia are terms for near sightedness and far sightedness. (Read more about Myopia)

    NEW CATARACT PROCEDURE

    NEW CATARACT PROCEDURE

    The National Eye Institute reports that cataract removal is one of the most common operations performed in the United States. And for the first time, there is a new lens called Crystalens which is implanted into the eye and focuses much like the... (Read more about NEW CATARACT PROCEDURE)

    New Excimer Laser

    New Excimer Laser

    New Excimer Laser Breakthrough Excimer Laser technology is leading to unprecedented results in the field of eye correction. (Read more about New Excimer Laser)

    Nystagmus

    Nystagmus

    Nystagmus is the medical term for the rhythmic wobbling of the eyes. You can see a type of nystagmus by watching the eyes of a passenger who looks outside the window of a moving car or train. (Read more about Nystagmus)

    Presbyopia

    Presbyopia

    Presbyopia is a vision condition in which the crystalline lens in the eye loses its flexibility. The lens of the eye focus's the image upon the retina. (Read more about Presbyopia)

    Radial Keratotomy

    Radial Keratotomy

    Radial keratotomy, or RK, changes the shape of the cornea by making incisions with a surgical knife to flatten, steepen or alter the contour of the front of the eye. (Read more about Radial Keratotomy)

    Remedy or Rip Off: Nature's Tears

    Remedy or Rip Off: Nature's Tears

    If you suffer from dry eyes, and many of us do to some extent, you might be heading to the drug store for an over the counter eye drop. One of them, though, is different than many of the others, not because of what it has, but rather, what it... (Read more about Remedy or Rip Off: Nature's Tears)

    Retina Exam

    Retina Exam

    Obtaining a highly detailed image of the retina is crucial for getting an early and accurate diagnosis for several diseases that affect eyesight. (Read more about Retina Exam)

    Stroke and Eye Changes

    Stroke and Eye Changes

    Looking deeply into someone’s eyes can be telling, beyond the eyes themselves. There’s new promise that in some patients, doctors can see into the future…and see who is going to suffer a stroke, by performing a simple eye exam. What’s... (Read more about Stroke and Eye Changes)

    Sunglasses

    Sunglasses

    So we’re in the meat of the summer now: it’s July 4th weekend, the days are long, and that means lots of sunshine. But are you protecting your eyes by wearing sunglasses? The fact is you can look awesome and do something really really... (Read more about Sunglasses)

    Sutureless Cornea Transplant Surgery

    Sutureless Cornea Transplant Surgery

    “I could barely see, like when I would get up in the morning everything was so foggy. The first thing that was in my mind was that, wow, maybe I’m going blind,” says Dyeane Dunn. Dyeane Dunn’s corneas were damaged. She would need a cornea... (Read more about Sutureless Cornea Transplant Surgery)

    Vision 20/20

    Vision 20/20

    An eye exam will show any abnormal arterial growth that will threaten one's eyesight. Lenses are used to re-focus light to land where it is supposed, correcting this error of refraction. (Read more about Vision 20/20)

    Vision Impairment Study

    Vision Impairment Study

    If you think you might need glasses, but don’t, you’re not alone. According to new research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there are millions of Americans with vision impairment. The most common reasons for vision... (Read more about Vision Impairment Study)

    Visual DX

    Visual DX

    Bioterrorism is one of the country’s biggest post-9-11 concerns. How quickly doctors can detect an agent of bio-war will determine how many people will be affected. We’ve had a taste of how even very small releases of bio-terror agents can... (Read more about Visual DX)

    Visual Process

    Visual Process

    The visual process is the means by which the eye perceives light and movement and translates these into nerve impulses. (Read more about Visual Process)

    healthwrap_video games

    healthwrap_video games

    New research out of the University of Rochester shows video games that contain high levels of action can actually improve your vision. People who played action video games for a few hours a day over the course of a month improved by about 20... (Read more about healthwrap_video games)

    Eye Doctor Manhattan, New York

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    Manhattan, New York 10022
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    If you are looking for an eye doctor or surgeon in Manhattan, New York City the Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute has been at the forefront of Ophthalmology since 1933. Their center is world renowned for both their research and excellence in care of patients. Those in the Manhattan, New York City community, don't waste another moment at the mercy of impaired eyesight, contact Columbia Laser Vision today.

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    Affordable LASEK NYC

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    New York City, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    Can you imagine a life where you never have to look for your glasses again? How wonderful would it be not to have to put in those contact lenses? This dream can be a reality; Columbia Laser Vision Correction in NYC can answer your prayers by providing you with affordable LASEK surgery.

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    LASIK Specialist NYC, New York

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    For the laser vision correction procedure that you're thinking of getting, you should go to one of the top LASIK surgeons: Dr. Mark Hornfeld. He is well-trained and has over ten years of experience in private practice in NYC New York. He will make you feel like you stand apart from the crowd because he is personable and caring.

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    Locate a LASIK Eye Surgeon NYC, New York

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    Why do you want to keep struggling through life with poor vision? You can entrust your laser vision correction procedure to one of the top LASIK surgeons in NYC New York. Dr. Mark Hornfeld will offer you the most hazard-free, easiest and most efficient ways to fix your vision. If you want to know more about the services of Dr. Mark Hornfeld and the LASEK, LASIK and PRK surgeries that he offers, then contact him today.

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    LASIK Eye Surgery NYC

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    Are you tired of your dependency on eye glasses? Perhaps you're irritated by contact lenses? If you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism, chances are LASIK Eye Surgery can help. If you live in or around NYC, Dr. Mark Hornfeld of Vista Laser Vision has been performing LASIK Eye Surgery for years and is eager to help you improve your vision. More than two million people have had LASIK, and it continues to have the highest satisfaction rate of any elective procedure.

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    LASEK NYC, New York

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    In case you have no idea, laser vision correction surgery is completely safe and accurate. If you want to fix your eye problems, then contact Dr. Mark Hornfeld in NYC New York today. Check out what LASEK surgery is, it is a very reliable and easy process. If you%u2019re curious, then contact Dr. Hornfeld who is completely qualified for a successful procedure with the results you want and deserve.

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    Affordable LASIK NYC, New York

    . Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    . Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    NYC, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    Don't have enough money for expensive laser eye surgery? Want something you can afford? Then think about Dr. Richard E. Braunstein, MD in NYC New York for his noteworthy accomplishments and credentials. He will provide you with the help you need getting LASIK.

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    Ophthalmology New York City, NY

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    New York City, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    Are you looking for the right eye doctor or ophthalmologist in Manhattan, New York? If you are, come to Columbia Laser Vision Correction. Whether you have a cataract, myopia or astigmatism, the team at Columbia Laser Vision Correction uses the most high-tech LASIK/LASEK technology to give each patient the best treatment. They also employ the Wavelight Allegretto Excimer Laser and the IntraLase method for flawless LASIK surgery without blades.

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    LASEK New York City, NY

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    Want to go through LASEK surgery and you need a trustworthy professional? Then in New York City, NY you can improve your vision with Dr. Brian Bonanni because he has all of the qualities that constitutes for an excellent eye surgeon. As a fellowship trained eye doctor and having disciplined in all fields of Laser Vision Correction including LASEK, PRK and LASIK.

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    Laser Vision Correction NYC

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    New York City, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    Is your vision limited by an astigmatism, farsightedness, or nearsightedness? Looking for an effective way to correct your vision without having to resort to glasses or contact lenses? Then the solution towards restored vision is with Columbia Laser Vision Correction in NYC, where first-rate laser vision correction is delivered.

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    Conductive Keratoplasty NYC

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    Manhattan, NY 10022
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    Do you have farsightedness and want to be able to see the world up close without having to depend on glasses or contact lenses? Are you looking for a non-invasive procedure that is affective in improving your focus? Then you should consider Conductive Keratoplasty surgery at Columbia Laser Vision Correction in NYC. They perform this procedure with precision and delicate care.

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    Find a LASIK Eye Surgeon Manhattan, New York City

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    Manhattan, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    Have you or a loved one been plagued by deteriating eyesight? LASIK surgery has become a very popular procedure among people with many different eye conditions. Many ophthalmologists claim to be "the best" suited to perform surgery on you, but professionalism and experience are two qualities that matter most. The ophthalmologists at Columbia Laser Vision Correction dedicate themselves to provide patients with the best ophthalmology care possible, and to study emerging technologies to stay in touch with the latest eye-care procedures available.

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    Laser Eye Surgery New York

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    If you want to fix your vision for the better, and the thought of blades touching your eyes scares you, then you should consider laser eye surgery. This modern procedure uses the most cutting-edge technology that repairs your eyesight without ever using a blade. Bladeless vision surgery techniques include IntraLase, LASEK or LASIK, and they all give definitive results without the aftermath of surgeries that use blades. Dr. Mark Hornfeld is the eye surgeon you want, and you can find him at Vista Laser Vision in New York.

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    LASEK Surgery New York City, NY

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    If you are considering laser eye surgery, then Dr. Brian Bonanni wants to give you the best experience you can receive, and with the best results. With a success rate of over 25,000 laser eye surgeries with flawless outcomes, Dr. Bonanni is the "surgeon's surgeon". The doctor is the only surgeon recommended to the students, faculty and alumni of Vaughn College, the New York School of Aeronautics and Technology. Based at Gotham Lasik in New York City NY, Dr. Bonanni is the person to go for LASEK surgery excellence.

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    Laser Eye Surgery Manhattan, New York City

     Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology

    Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology

    Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
    635 West 165th Street, Room 218
    New York City, New York 10032
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    Sight is often taken for granted when we enjoy a good book, or when we admire a beautiful work of art. Unfortunately when vision is lost, the impact on our daily functioning can be very significant. The team of physicians and scientists at Columbia Laser Vision Correction are dedicated to understanding the causes of vision disorders, to prevent them, and to treat them should they occur. To find out if Laser Eye Surgery is right for you contact their office at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Uptown Manhattan, New York City today.

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    Laser Eye Surgery New York City

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    Would you like to decrease your dependence on eye glasses or contact lenses? If so, laser eye surgery may be right for you. Dr. Mark Hornfeld at Vista Laser Vision in New York City has been specializing in laser eye surgery for a number of years now, and the satisfaction rate is anything but low. Dr. Hornfeld has been board certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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    Eye Surgery New York

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    Do you want to keep going through life with poor vision? Do you want to stop struggling with it? If so, you should contact one of the top LASIK surgeons in New York for your eye surgery: Dr. Mark Hornfeld. At his Vista Laser Vision office, he can provide you with the most cutting-edge, safe and efficient ways to repair your vision. He offers the LASEK, LASIK and PRK surgeries to give you a number of choices of how you want to go about fixing your eyesight.

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    Find a LASIK Surgery Center in Manhattan, New York City

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    New York City, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    Do you want a vision correction surgeon who is certified to meet your needs? For LASIK surgery, go to Columbia Laser Vision Correction in Manhattan, New York City because of his years of experience and popularity. The team is fellowship-trained in all laser refractive surgeries: LASIK, LASEK and PRK. Their immense knowledge on the eye repair industry and its latest technologies gives his patients the flawless results you deserve.

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    LASEK Surgery NYC, New York

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    Manhattan, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    If you are thinking about undergoing vision correction and don't want blades touching your eyes, then you should consider LASEK Surgery. There is technology that allows surgeons to repair your vision without ever using a single blade. Bladeless vision surgery techniques, including IntraLase, LASEK or LASIK give definitive results without blade-related problems. Columbia Laser Vision Correction is the place to go in NYC New York if you want someone with expertise in the field and with twenty years of experience.

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    LASIK Specialist NYC

     Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology

    Columbia Laser Vision Correction
    16 East 60th Street
    New York City, NY 10022
    Call 888-803-0571

    Have you or a loved one struggled with impaired eyesight? Searching for a way to kick contacts and glasses to the curb? If you're considering the LASIK procedure, the most important decision is finding a practice you can trust. The Columbia Laser Vision offers the New York City community both experienced LASIK specialists, and the latest technologies in safe and precise procedures.

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