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Cohen Eye Institute - Ridgewood Office

Eye care center Optometrist Ophthalmologist Ophthalmology clinic Lasik surgeon

👍👍 I want to thank Dr. Ilan Cohen for the exceptional cataract surgery he performed on my father last month in Queens, NYC. My father can now see better than ever without any glasses. The entire experience, from the warm and helpful staff to the smooth and painless procedure, exceeded our expectations... People often mention Cohen, staff, recommend, office, surgery, doctor, time, glasses, care, Morar,


Address

5650 Myrtle Ave, Queens, NY 11385

Website

www.coheneyeinstitute.com

Contact

(718) 456-9500

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (271 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Blossom C. 3 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    I want to thank Dr. Ilan Cohen for the exceptional cataract surgery he performed on my father last month in Queens, NYC. My father can now see better than ever without any glasses. The entire experience, from the warm and helpful staff to the smooth and painless procedure, exceeded our expectations. Dr. Cohen's dedication was evident as he took the time to thoroughly explain each step of the cataract surgery, instilling confidence and comfort. The staff's friendliness and assistance were consistent from the beginning to the end, creating a supportive environment. The surgery itself, focused on addressing cataracts, was not only quick and painless but also proved Dr. Cohen's remarkable talent and expertise. His team's post-surgery care reaffirmed our confidence in this eye care Institute. I highly recommend Dr. Ilan Cohen for anyone seeking top-notch cataract surgery. Our thanks extends to the entire team for their professionalism and commitment to ensuring a flawless experience.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allen D. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Dr Cohen performed cataracts surgery on my dad and I have to say that he’s doing much better. He answered all of our questions and was great at following up with my dad. Would recommend him to anyone looking to do work on their eyes.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken K. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    I was given a thorough examination (3-4 different tests). When the Dr. spoke to me, he answered my questions and completely explained the condition of my eyes in an easy way to understand. I would highly recommend Dr. Morar as well as the courteous, efficient staff.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Erica S. 1 year ago on Google
    My family has gone to this office for a very long time and I love the doctor but the front staff is rude and unprofessional. I hear them talking about me while I was sitting in the waiting room. You need to hire professional people who have customer service skills.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pablo C. 2 weeks ago on Google • 97 reviews New
    Excellent health service and a super friendly team of doctors, health for them.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam Z. 2 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    Dr. Cohen delivered a fantastic experience during my mom's cataract surgery. His patience and detailed explanations showcased a genuine concern for his patients. There was never a rushed feeling; he took the time to address all our questions. A post-surgery call to check on my mom's well-being exemplified his dedication. The staff, especially Dr. Krishna Morar, contributed to an overall amazing experience. Highly recommended!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Allison A. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I have been going to CEI for many years and I'm so grateful for care I received. Recently i took my daughter there for her eye care needs. I would recommend them to all my friends and family, however, I would have to warn them to be careful when billing is explained before a procedure. Charges were not explained properly and I incurred unexpected bills because of it. Lastly, the office staff is not so welcoming but the doctors make up for it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen S. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Dr Morar is great! He diagnosed my eye allergies when other Doctors were never able to. I highly recommend this office. His staff is really nice & helpful too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel M. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Dr. Cohen is the BEST! He has done so many Lasik procedures for my entire family - I knew that when it was my time he was the only person I would go to. I've been using his office for 10+ years and can't recommend them enough.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dodi L. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been dr’ Krishna patient for many years before they change to the new location. The doctor is so good but the front desk gives really hard time to get an appointment and they don’t care about about patients. I called them at the first time and they give me one month appointment I didn’t book because I was in a rush. 10 minutes later, I called back and they added two more weeks. I can’t believe it. 2 weeks booked in 10 minutes! When I asked them they said there is nothing they can do. She wasn’t friendly at all.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Estefania V. 2 months ago on Google • 141 reviews New
    They charge for the measurements prescription even with medicaid. Other places do cover prescription measurements with medicaid. Not coming back here.

  • 5/5 racheal B. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    I couldn’t be happier with the care and the compassion I received. I will highly recommend this practice to everyone in know ! Thank you !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noa R. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I was referred to Dr. Cohen for a complex cataract surgery by my own ophthalmologist. I was initially hesitant because of the distance but my ophthalmologist told me that there are very few surgeons in New York that could do a decent job on my complex cataracts. Dr. Cohen did a great job. After having both eyes done with multifocal lens implants I can see both far and near without any glasses. I feel like Dr. Cohen gave me back my youthful vision.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph G. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent experience..... had my left eye cataract removed yesterday + had the right one done 2 yrs ago Both experiences were excellent My vision is 20/20 don't need glasses anymore! Staff & doctors were great especially dr Morar dr Cohen + staff Jennifer & Sammy Super professional. Always a pleasure to go to this office. Definitely improved the quality of life!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nenad S. 10 months ago on Google
    Dr. Krishna Morar is a wonderful Doctor. He spends his time with the patients explaining their conditions thoroughly. Wait times are very short and the staff is very friendly. If you any kind of problems with your vision i would greatly recommend The Cohen Eye Institute.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Armin Lalehzari D. 2 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    Very nice office, great staff and Doctors. Top eye doctors in the NY area
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosalyn H. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Very organized and professional staff. Dr Cohen was great! I highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalpana Kumari, MD F. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    I was so nervous about cataract surgery but after doing a televisit with Dr. Cohen, my mind was put at ease and he answered all my questions. The whole team is very professional and experienced. Dr. Cohen explained every step and reassured me at the time of surgery and that helped my anxiety. Surgery was quick and painless and I am very happy with my decision. I couldn’t be happier with my vision. If I need cataract surgery for my other eye, Dr Cohen would be my choice without question. Thank you Dr. Cohen and team!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ayman N. 1 year ago on Google
    My family has gone to this office for a very long time, but the staff in the front is so rude. I had an appointment and they don’t want to let me proceed with it because there was $15 remaining that I had to pay from last year which they never informed me about. She told me if I don’t pay the old balance, I wont be able to proceed with the appointment and I wont be able to come there ever again unless i pay it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John m. 6 months ago on Google
    Dr Cohen did an excellent job with the laser on my left. Both surgeries went very well without any complications. I can see and read a lot better than before the surgeries. Very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend Dr. Cohen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nowell j. 2 years ago on Google
    Doctor Morar was amazing. He took his time and explain to me. What happened to her eye. I would recommend him. Wonderful service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John L. 2 years ago on Google
    I am writing this review on my mom’s behalf regarding her cataract surgery. The entire staff in the Old Bridge office from the front desk to the optometrist personnel and everyone in between are outstanding, professional, and friendly. An extra thank you to Shoshana, the surgical coordinator, Dr. Cohen, and Dr. Chen for making the entire process seamless.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jairo hernando roa p. 3 weeks ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Very good service. Quick attention and show interest in the patient's conditions

  • 1/5 Oswaldo V. 1 month ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Bad service not willing to help me under my situation,I wouldn't ever go there

  • 1/5 nataly d. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Was trying to find parking for 20 minutes, didn’t get a reminder before or anything. Front desk just called to let me know they could no longer see me. Honestly the commitment to greet/keep their clients shows

  • 5/5 Interstella 5. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been to a handful of eye doctors and this is the best one I've had in terms of professionalism as well as clear and straightforward service and instructions. Inclusively, they don't sell glasses which ironically comes at an advantage for you which gives you the time and freedom to research and choose a cheap retailer rather than be forced to buy overpriced glasses. Would definitely recommend to anybody that's new to eye examinations.

  • 5/5 Yayi v. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent customer service, staff are very helpful. The doctor is awsome all of them. They make you feel comfortable specially to my doughter she has 10 years old, she was seen there. She was so happy, Thank you all.

  • 4/5 Walter S. 2 years ago on Google
    The waiting room is the reason why this place did not get 5 stars. It's a joke. The reception will just talk to each other while you're standing in front of them to check in. I found them highly unprofessional. Dr. To was exceptional and so were the technicians. Dr. To's examination was very thorough. She explained everything in layman's terms, unlike some doctors that use too much medical jargon. I can't say much on the rest of the doctors there because it was my first visit, but I highly recommend Dr. To.

  • 1/5 Nashiba O. 2 years ago on Google
    Booked an appointment online a week in advance. Received texts, email, and phone call reminders. When I arrived on the day of my appointment, barely was there for 10mins when I was informed I wouldn’t be seen cause I didn’t have a referral from my primary doctor . I uploaded a picture of my insurance when I booked my appointment so I don’t understand why wasn’t I given a heads up that I needed a referral. I left that day sad but I managed to take my eye exam the following day somewhere else.

  • 5/5 Cynthia F. 2 years ago on Google
    Dr. Khashnabish and all her staff are very nice. She also make her patient comfortable and all the machines are so modern. I like because they speak English and Spanish. Dr. Khashnabish explained too me all what I needed. Thanks guys for good service since front desk and the Dr.

  • 1/5 Marcin K. 2 years ago on Google
    Came in just for a simple eye exam that takes 5 minutes to do. Instead I got immediately bombarded with eye drop for this and eye drop for that and all sorts of unnecessary procedures, which I declined. They said they don't take any vision plans but instead they will be glad to charge your regular health insurance where they would charge fees for 3 second procedures. Typical waiting time over 45 minutes, where they would throw you from one room to the other. Unprofessional attitude from young doctor. In the end they will have you pay $40 for a printed prescription paper. I would not recommend anyone going to that office.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth A. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit and a very nice environment.It's very clean and spacious with enough staff to support the appointments coming in.The staff i found really professional,smart,well mannered with patience and consideration to us all.The Dr towards the end of my appointment explained everything in fine detail with my eye examination results.I would recommend this eye institute,i feel their work is genuinely caring for the people and doing the best for them. Thank you for a good impression on my first visit.

  • 5/5 Griselda Q. 2 years ago on Google
    The facility is clean and orderly. The staff is attentive and kind. Dr Khashnabish is terrific. She makes you feel comfortable and explains the process of the eye exam thoroughly. She is very good with adults and children since I brought my husband and son here as well.

  • 5/5 Doreen C. 1 year ago on Google
    My son was trying contact lens for the very 1st time. The staff was very professional, courteous and most of all very patient and took their time with training him in putting on and the removal of the contact lens Thank you

  • 5/5 Myrna M. 1 year ago on Google
    They are very professional and had displayed great deal of patience in dealing with my 85 year old mother. I am grateful. GREAT TEAM WORK

  • 5/5 Isabel V. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr. Morar is an excellent ophthalmologist. He gives you beneficial advice on how to take care of your eyes in a healthier way. Clean and friendly facility.

  • 5/5 Mary G. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr Morar is so professional has a very calming voice and talks you through everything...what a pleasure to meet him. DR. COHEN is the surgeon he also is professional and made me feel real comfortable with my surgery i had lasik done and WOW AMAZING😊😊

  • 2/5 Röbynn N. 1 year ago on Google
    UPDATE: I think the previous doctor was just inattentive and careless, because I went back and saw Krishna Morar instead, and he was GREAT. Added a star bc he was so patient and thorough. ORIGINAL: The office was clean and beautiful, and the office manager is professional, but that is the extent of my positive experience with this office. I had an eye exam on January 31, and paid extra to receive new glasses and contact lens prescriptions. I was told I could receive the glasses prescription immediately, but I would have to wait for sample contact lenses to come in so the doctor could ensure a proper fit - fine. I walked out with a singular piece of paper - my receipt. First, no one provided me with my glasses prescription, so when I didn't see it in the patient portal after several weeks, I stopped into the office, and instead of immediately providing a copy of my prescription (as is required by law), I had to go back and forth with the front desk staff until finally the office manager emailed me the glasses prescription on February 21 (she is incredibly competent and patient, and no matter what she's being paid, probably deserves a raise.) Since I was already at the office, and it had been three weeks since my exam, I inquired about the sample contacts. I was told that one had come in, but the other was on backorder. Fine, but I work in an environment where glasses are impractical, so not having contacts doesn't work. I messaged the doctor directly on March 1 to thank him for the thorough exam, but also to ask when I would be able to receive my contact Rx. It took an entire week to receive a response, and only at that point did the doctor offer to order a different brand. You'd think this would have crossed someone's mind in less than 5 weeks, but okay. I stopped in twice between the doctor's response and March 16, when I AGAIN messaged the doctor to ask if the lenses had come in, and if not, I needed a copy of my Rx so I could have it filled elsewhere. The law requires my prescription to be provided upon request ("according to Education Law and Regulations you must provide a copy of the prescription. Section 29.1(b)(7) of the Regents Rules state that it is unprofessional conduct for a licensee to fail to make available to a patient or client, upon request, copies of documents in the possession or under the control of the licensee which have been prepared and paid for by the patient or client.") I did not receive a response until MARCH 25, and let me remind you that my exam was on January 31. The response read as follows: "I apologize for the late reply, unfortunately we cannot give you the Rx as it has not been finalized since we do not know if the lenses fit yet. If you do deicide to go else where which is totally reasonable and understandable they would have to start from scratch as we need to confirm that the lens are compatible with your eyes. Again I want to personally apologize for this, for some reason multiple contact brands are still on back order and many patients have been affected by this." First of all, "if you do decide to go elsewhere," is a trash response, as that would require me to pay again for an exam that I ALREADY PAID FOR. Second, have I mentioned that the law requires him to provide the measurements he took? Good to mention that again. Third, does anyone care about a *personal apology* when the service you paid for has not been rendered after MONTHS? The consequence of which is that I CANNOT SEE. If I needed insulin and it was on backorder, it would be my physician's responsibility to find an alternative until my normal meds became available. This doctor was just like, "you know, we have the measurements, but I'm not giving them to you even though the law requires me to do so, because the brand I prefer isn't around. Wait or go somewhere else and pay again. I personally apologize. K thx bai." JANUARY 31 TO MARCH 29! This place is garbage.

  • 5/5 Robert M. 11 months ago on Google
    front desk, technician and Doctor Morar were excellent Great Service Explained all details on my examination

  • 5/5 janae r. 2 years ago on Google
    This has been the best eye doctors office I’ve been too. If you are looking for a place where you are going to be taken care of and your concerns are going to be heard this is the place to be! I was seen by Dr. Khasnabish and I would recommend EVERYONE to see her. She is so thorough and explains everything going on with you in-depth I had never had an eye doctor like her she is definitely one of a kind she deserves her flowers! She is compassionate and kind I love her !

  • 5/5 Adam F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great facilities, friendly and bilingual staff, and dedicated care. My experience here has been top notch.

  • 5/5 Carol T. 1 year ago on Google
    Short wait time, thorough exam, pleasant staff. Dr.Morar is the best. Highly recommend Cohen.

  • 5/5 Jesse G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic! Been seeing Dr Morar for years, and recently been seeing Dr Khasnabish. Both are excellent. Highly highly recommended!!!

  • 5/5 Carmen D. 5 months ago on Google
    Everyone was very nice and courteous. I didn't wait long to be called upon my arrival.

  • 5/5 nicholas g. 4 months ago on Google
    Dr Mora 6well informed and can pass along much of his knowledge in a very understanding way. Simply the BEST!!!!

  • 5/5 daniel s. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Best doctor, best staff and overall best office. The staff were very professional and efficient. The doctor listened to my needs and was very educational and informative. I am going to take my wife and all my kids to be seen in this office . Thank you Dr Cohen for being so compassionate and caring. We need more people like you in the medical industry.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LEA F. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    I had an excellent experience and would highly recommend this office. I’ve been wearing glasses and lenses since I was a teen and I’ve been to several doctors over the years. By far the best experience I have had has been in this office. From the front desk to the technicians and doctors, I saw great professionalism and care. I originally went in because I was referred by a friend who had lasik surgery and was very happy. After a thorough exam and discussion Dr. Cohen and his staff went through the options I had and what the cost would be. I found them honest and straight forward. Other places I had been to were pushy and tried to pressure me to book a surgery appointment but here I found them educating me to make my own decision and were not at all pushy. I’ve been to them several times since and Dr Cohen was the first doctor who was able to resolve my chronic dry eye problem. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stella G. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    It is with imminence gratitude to Dr. Ilan Cohen that I am writing this review. I have been a patient of his for many years. He performed a Lasik surgery on me about 12 years ago in NYC. I had difficulties seeing at night and my issue is completely resolved. His bedside manners as well as explanation of the procedure were excellent. I would highly recommend him to everyone. In short I believe that he is an excellent doctor. As I stated to him many times “He is my miracle maker” Thank You Dr. Cohen for being there for me.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gladys E. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Very well respected staff the Doctor was very friendly and well spoken, after the surgery I can see very well without my glasses I am planing to do my other eye .Thank you so much .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimia K. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    I had Lasik eye surgery done with Dr. Cohen. The process was very smooth and easy! Everything was explained to me clearly and all my questions were answered. I knew what to expect and how the recovery was going to be. Post- op care was great too and they really helped alleviate my worries. Overall, I had a great experience and I recommend Dr. Cohen to anyone who needs Lasik or any eye surgery!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leo V. 3 weeks ago on Google • 1 review New
    Good attention


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