Ilan Cohen

About Ilan Cohen

Dr. Ilan Cohen is one of the nation’s leading eye surgeons, recognized for pioneering…

Experience

1. Ophthalmologist

   Cohen Eye Institute

   Jan 1992 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Having performed thousands of successful laser and lens-based procedures, Dr. Ilan Cohen is one of the most experienced and trusted eye surgeons in the nation. He was the first surgeon in the New York City area to perform advanced corneal procedures such as the implantable contact lens (ICL) and the first artificial corneal transplant. He has since introduced next-generation innovations including FAZE™ Astigmatism Correction and the RealSight™ Cataract Surgery System, offering patients sharper, safer vision with the latest premium lens technologies.Dr. Cohen’s expertise has been featured on CBS, CNBC, Fox News, and ABC for his groundbreaking surgical techniques. A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, he completed a prestigious fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Vanderbilt University Hospital.Recognized as the “expert’s expert” by his peers, Dr. Cohen is the surgeon to whom other doctors refer their most challenging cases. He teaches regularly at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, where surgeons from around the world learn from his work, and he has co-authored several reference books for LASIK surgeons worldwide.With a lifelong dedication to precision and innovation, Dr. Cohen continues to refine advanced techniques that expand safety and create new possibilities for patients seeking the very best in vision correction.