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SMILE Pro Eye Surgery in NYC: How It Differs From SMILE
SMILE Pro uses a newer laser platform for the same core SMILE procedure. Dr. Yuna Rapoport explains the shorter laser step, added alignment assistance, and what patients should understand about the surgeon’s role, recovery, and visual outcomes.

NYC LASIK Reviews: What They Can Tell You Before A Consultation
LASIK reviews can be reassuring when you’re comparing practices in New York, but they only tell part of the story. Dr. Yuna Rapoport explains what makes a review genuinely useful, why another patient’s result can’t predict yours, and what to ask during a consultation so you can decide with confidence.

LASIK Eye Drop Guide: Artificial Tears After LASIK Surgery And Other Drops
Understand how artificial tears, antibiotics, and steroid drops support LASIK preparation and recovery, with practical guidance on safe use and when to contact your surgeon.

How Long Does LASIK Take? Procedure Time, Appointment Time, and Recovery
LASIK takes about five minutes per eye, but planning involves more than the procedure time. Learn how long to allow for the laser-center visit, first-evening rest, next-day follow-up, and return to work and driving.

Modern LASIK Surgery: What Is Different About LASIK Today?
Modern LASIK is not just newer laser technology. Learn how better screening, custom planning, eye tracking, dry-eye evaluation, and procedure selection help surgeons decide whether LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO ICL, or another option is the right fit.

Dr. Yuna Rapoport on CBS Mornings: A Rare Macular Transplant and the Future of Vision Restoration
Dr. Yuna Rapoport joined CBS Mornings to discuss a rare surgical achievement involving a macular transplant and what it could mean for the future of vision restoration. She explains the complexity of transplanting retinal tissue and how this remarkable case could help advance research into new treatments for blindness.