Astigmatism

In astigmatism, the eye is shaped more like a football than a baseball. The result produces multiple focal points. Astigmatism can make wearing contact lenses difficult or even impossible. Laser vision correction is now an option for people with astigmatism who want clear, comfortable vision.

Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

The normal eye is a perfect sphere. The cornea and lens focus light to form an image on the back inside surface of the eye, known as the retina. With farsightedness, the cornea's curvature is flat for the shape of the eye. The light is focused in back of the retina, causing a blurred image.

Myopia (Nearsightedness)

The normal eye is a perfect sphere. The cornea and lens focus light to form an image on the back inside surface of the eye, known as the retina. With nearsightedness, the cornea's curvature is too steep for the shape of the eye. The light is focused in front of the retina, causing images of distant objects to appear blurry

Corneal Transplants

When the cornea becomes cloudy or damaged from disease or injury, blindness can occur. A cornea transplant can restore a patient's eyesight. Eye donations collected by the Eye Bank are used for cornea transplant surgery, the most frequent and successfully performed of all transplants.

Lasik and PRK

In Lasik and PRK, a cool beam of laser light is used to gently reshape the cornea. Lasik is generally the procedure of choice because it is performed under a protective layer of corneal tissue. There is less surface area to heal in lasik, and minimal or no discomfort. The whole procedure is over in a matter of minutes, and corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

laser vision correction

Laser Vision Correction is an outpatient treatment that uses a cool beam of light to gently reshape the surface of the eye-the cornea-thereby improving vision. It is designed to be a one time treatment to help normalize your vision, while also reducing or eliminating your dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

LASIK Surgeon Eric Mandel, M.D.

LASIK Surgeon Eric Mandel, M.D., is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Doctors in New York in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 by New York Magazine.