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Center for Refractive Solutions at NYEE (Cataract & Laser Vision Correction)

Welcome to the Center for Refractive Solutions at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE).

Advances in technology offer today’s patients many options to treat cataracts and refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and blurry vision associated with aging. The highly experienced, board certified cornea specialists and medical staff at the Center for Refractive Solutions will help you determine the best solution for your vision needs. We offer a comprehensive approach to diagnose and treat your refractive diseases, resulting in a treatment plan tailor-made to your lifestyle and enhanced by the latest and most advanced surgical techniques. Whether it is premium intraocular lens implants, custom LASIK, or an Implantable Collamer® Lens, our goal is to help you select the option that will offer excellent quality vision, and reduce your dependence on eyeglasses and contact lenses so that you can lead your best life.

Download a brochure on our Cataract Surgery or Laser Vision Correction and Refractive Eye Surgery services to learn more.

Services We Offer

Patients diagnosed with cataracts or considering vision correction surgery (to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and blurry vision associated with aging) will benefit from customized treatment plans, the highest level of surgical precision, and the latest technology in our state-of-the-art facility. Our cataract and refractive procedures include:

Cataracts Services

  • A wide variety of intraocular lens implant (IOL) options including monofocal and premium-lenses
  • Standard and laser-guided cataract surgery

Refractive Surgery and Laser Vision Correction

Customized Solutions

Your road to better vision begins with a thorough eye exam and consultation with a board certified ophthalmologist, who will present all appropriate surgical options based on the health of your eyes, your lifestyle, and budget. During your visit, you and your physician will discuss the relevant cost-benefit implications of each procedure to determine your best treatment plan.

We offer patients the most advanced, personalized vision correction options that can eliminate their dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. By helping patients understand the range of advanced technologies and intraocular lens implants available, we can customize a vision care plan to suit each patient’s unique needs.

Why Choose NYEE for Your Cataract and Refractive Surgery?

As America’s first eye specialty hospital, founded in 1820, NYEE has built a regional and a national reputation as a leader in surgical and medical ophthalmic care and vision research. We are a major referral center in the tristate area for the most complex cases, and our board certified surgeons are among the busiest in the country, handling thousands of cases a year and teaching the next generation of ophthalmic leaders. Staffed by a multispecialty team with expertise in glaucoma, retina, cornea, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastics, and supported by the latest diagnostic technology and surgical techniques, NYEE offers the highest level of expertise and superior surgical outcomes.

Meet Our Team

Our fellowship trained and board certified cornea specialists have deep expertise in performing advanced cataract and refractive surgeries using state-of-the-art technology.

Kira Manusis, MD
Director, Center for Refractive Solutions and
Co-Director, Cataract Surgery Services
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Sumayya Ahmad, MD
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Yandong (Yanna) Bian, MD
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Masako Chen, MD
Director, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Anita Gupta, MD
Director, Cornea Service and
Vice Chair, Professional Development
Department of Ophthalmology
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Angie E. Wen, MD
Director, Keratorefractive Surgery Division
Director, Cornea Fellowship
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai