Cohen Eye Institute Offers Premium Surgical Vision Care in Manhattan

The practice combines 25+ years of expertise, proprietary technology, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Cohen Eye Institute's Manhattan office, located on the Upper East Side, continues to set the standard for premium surgical vision care in New York City. Led by Dr. Ilan Cohen, the practice combines over 25 years of focused surgical experience, proprietary technology, and a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver outcomes that attract patients and physician referrals from across the country and internationally.

Why it matters

As one of the most prominent eye care providers in Manhattan, Cohen Eye Institute's commitment to innovation, advanced techniques, and personalized care helps meet the high expectations of the city's discerning patients, including executives, professionals, and those seeking the best possible visual outcomes.

The details

Dr. Cohen has performed over 80,000 cataract and vision correction procedures, with surgical complication rates reported at 10 times lower than the national average. The Manhattan office is equipped with proprietary surgical and diagnostic systems developed by Dr. Cohen, including RealSight(TM) Biometry, FAZE(TM), and OZERA(TM), to push outcomes beyond what manufacturer protocols can achieve. The practice also offers the full spectrum of premium intraocular lenses and laser-assisted cataract surgery.

  • Dr. Cohen completed a prestigious cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • Dr. Cohen was the first surgeon in the tri-state area to perform both ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) and artificial cornea surgeries.

The players

Dr. Ilan Cohen

President and Medical Director of Cohen Eye Institute, with over 25 years of focused surgical experience and having performed over 80,000 cataract and vision correction procedures.

Dr. Brian Krawitz

Board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery, including MIGS (minimally invasive glaucoma surgery) and premium intraocular lens implantation.

Dr. Krishna Morar

Specializes in ocular disease management and specialty contact lens fittings, with expertise in complex corneal conditions.

Dr. Nancy Argano

Focuses on keratoconus, post-surgical ectasia, dry eye treatment, and ocular surface disease.

Dr. Nathalie Chen

Specializes in advanced dry eye therapies including meibomian gland treatments, amniotic membranes, and punctal plugs. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Cohen Eye Institute's Manhattan office sets a new standard for premium surgical vision care in New York City, combining Dr. Ilan Cohen's 25+ years of expertise, proprietary technologies, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes for the city's most discerning patients.