New York, NY, August 06, 2012 --(PR.com)--
Now that the general public accepts that LASIK vision correction
surgery has a very low risk of complications, a number of commercials
and print advertisements offer “low cost” LASIK surgery.
However, getting a discounted rate on eye surgery often means
inexperienced doctors and equipment that is at least 10 years old.
Dr. Ilan Cohen, director of 5th Avenue Eye Center in Manhattan, serves
patients throughout New York and New Jersey with his state-of-the-art
LASIK and cataract surgical techniques. He hopes to educate people
throughout the world about the importance of choosing a qualified doctor
for LASIK surgery.
“There are many great doctors offering LASIK for reasonable prices,” Dr.
Cohen said. “I serve a small part of the population and want to
encourage people living in other areas such as California or Texas to
thoroughly check the qualifications of a doctor before signing up for
LASIK.”
Ideally, a doctor performing LASIK should offer other
services and be a fellowship trained corneal specialist. Modern laser
equipment is expensive and involves “click fees” (royalties paid to the
excimer laser manufacturer), so surgeons who use older equipment can
charge very low treatment prices.
“Older laser equipment might
work fine for your eyes, but the risk that it might not fully correct
your vision or even damage your eyesight is too high,” Dr. Cohen said.
“There is really no ‘cheap’ substitute for modern equipment, an
experienced and moral surgeon, and trained staff members.”
5th Avenue Eye Center
is a comprehensive vision clinic with branches in Manhattan and Queens,
New York as well as New Jersey. Dr. Cohen was fellowship trained in
corneal surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville,
Tenn. and Catholic Medical Center in Boston, Mass. His state-of-the-art
LASIK techniques and ability to correct other surgeons’ mistakes have
garnered international media attention on CBS, CNBC, and FOX News. Dr.
Cohen teaches LASIK surgery at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
The advent of patient financing programs has made high-quality vision
correction technology accessible to almost everyone, notes Dr. Cohen.
Many reputable LASIK clinics offer in-house financing or connections to
medical loans and credit cards. Some medical lenders can even work with
people who have a history of credit problems.
“With so many
financing options out there, I encourage people to research their local
LASIK clinics and find the most experienced surgeon with the best
possible technology,” Dr. Cohen said. “Your eyes are worth paying
slightly more money for the very best care.”
For more information or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cohen, call 5th Avenue Eye Center at (212) 764-2020.
Contact Information:
5th Avenue Eye Center | Ilan Cohen MD
Ilan Cohen MD
212 764 2020
Contact via Email
www.worldclasslasik.com
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