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Cohen Laser and Vision Center is committed to providing valuable news about our practice and the field of vision correction to help patients make educated decisions about their eye care. If you would like to learn even more about LASIK eye surgery or the other procedures we offer, Dr. Cohen and our friendly staff will be happy to help. Schedule a consultation with us today!

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Twenty Questions Interview with Dr. Richard Cohen

Dr. Cohen has practiced in Palm Beach County since 1985 and is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He specializes in diseases and surgery of the Cornea and in Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Cohen’s expertise as a fellowship-trained cornea specialist distinguishes him as an expert in this field. Dr. Cohen believes so strongly in the effectiveness of refractive surgery, that he had the procedure himself and performed LASIK on both of his sons.

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iLASIK™, Best, Latest and Safest Laser Technology Used by G. Richard Cohen, M.D.

Dr. Cohen has long studied the evolution of LASIK technology. Becoming enthralled many years ago by the potential in its early stages, he continually invested in improvements. Now Dr. Cohen celebrates the reports as they become published from many sources because they prove what he has known for years.

First and particularly, most people are candidates for corrective refractive surgery. While there are always exceptions, the majority of people who experience normal loss of vision acuity due to age, enjoy nearly a 24-hour immediate success rate in vision restoration. What patients say most often after surgery is "if I had known how fast and simple it could be, I would have done it sooner."

Second, laser vision technology is safe and proven. So much so, that it is catching on as a more cost effective remedy for the very young struggling with the effects of lazy eye, also known as “Amblyopia” (derived from Greek, literally means dullness of vision.) Refractive surgery’s efficacy rate is much higher than that of traditional treatment because children entering school (the typical age most are screened for vision ability) do not adjust easily to traditional methods that include contacts or glasses. Compounding the problem is the fact that the window for correction is narrow because treatment of amblyopia, in most cases, must be sought by the age of six in order to be successful.

The benefit to society has yet to be quantified because the facts are daunting for the very young to the very old. How does one put a value on capturing visual learning ability for a child with lazy eye? How does a family measure the quality of life for an elderly parent or grandparent who can see better – so much so that a midnight trip to the restroom has a really good chance to be nothing more than a good night’s sleep interrupted. Frequently, fractures from a fall leave the elderly with life-long pain or even end in premature death.

There is plenty of published material to refer to in order to learn more about the potential of the technology to improve human lives. We encourage you to contact our office today for additional information about the impact iLASIK™ can have on your vision and your life.

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G. Richard Cohen, M.D. Named Among Best Doctors In America  2008-2012

G. Richard Cohen, M.D. has been named among “Best Doctors In America.” Best Doctors is an international organization serving insurers, employers and health plans and more than 10 million people in 30 countries. Founded in 1989 by two Harvard Medical School professors, Best Doctors is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®), the agency responsible for certifying physicians continuing medical education

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Hear What Our Patients Have to Say!

"I was nervous about having LASIK surgery, but once I met Dr. Cohen, I felt better. I can't believe how good my vision is, even better than with glasses and contacts"

- Dr. Matt Goodwin- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

"This is the best and easiest thing I ever did!"

- Dr. Robert Zann, Orthopedic Surgery

"I chose Dr. Cohen for his reputation. It took me a year to have the LASIK procedure, and now I can go to work, work out, see my cell phone without having to wear glasses. It is the best thing I ever did, after my wife and kids"

- Dr. Steve Milstein, Chief of Anesthesilogy, Boca Raton

"The freedom of not wearing glasses is amazing. I had astigmatism and could not wear contacts. This is unbelievable!"

- Dr. Ari Wirtschafter, ENT Surgeon