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.
Can Astigmatism Be Corrected? Comparing Astigmatism Correction Options
Astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, toric contacts, specialty lenses, or surgery. Learn how eye health, prescription, age, lifestyle, and visual goals help determine the right option.
Astigmatism Eye Shape Explained
Astigmatism eye shape usually refers to uneven focusing curves in the cornea, natural lens, or both. This article explains what that means, why the football analogy has limits, and when astigmatism changes deserve a closer eye exam.
LASIK Eye Surgery for Astigmatism and Nearsightedness: What Determines Candidacy
Learn how LASIK eye surgery may correct astigmatism and nearsightedness together, what makes someone a candidate, and why SMILE, PRK, or EVO ICL may sometimes be a better fit.
Astigmatism vs. Normal Vision: How Your Eyes Focus Differently
Astigmatism can make vision look readable but not crisp, with shadowed letters, smeared lights, glare, or faint double edges. This article explains how astigmatic focus differs from normal focus, why symptoms can overlap with dry eye or cataracts, and when an eye exam can help clarify the cause.
