September 2026
Best Lens Implants for Cataract Surgery in 2026
In this article, I will summarize the best FDA-approved premium Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL) implants for cataract surgery as of September 2026. I am writing as a cataract surgeon with over 26 years of experience, tens of thousands of cataract surgeries under my belt, and whose curren...
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September 2026
Can I Watch TV After Cataract Surgery?
Most patients can watch TV the same day or the day after cataract surgery. At the Eye Center of New York, Dr. Tal Raviv, MD, FACS, performs immediate-recovery, no-patch cataract surgery, so many patients return to light screen use, TV, phones, and reading, within hours of their p...
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August 2026
Why Premium Lenses Are Ideal for Older Patients
Premium lenses are ideal for older patients because they treat cataracts and correct age-related vision problems, such as astigmatism and presbyopia, in a single procedure. Rather than settling for a standard replacement lens that only clears cloudy vision, patients over 50 can w...
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July 2026
Why Athletes Love LASIK (and What They Should Know First)
Glasses fog mid-sprint. Contacts dry out between halves, and in contact sports they introduce their own risk when a stray finger or elbow can cause a corneal abrasion. Both create variables no athlete wants to manage when focus and reaction time are everything. LASIK removes the ...
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June 2026
Vision Improvements for Professional Drivers, Pilots, and Others
For professionals whose livelihoods depend on sharp vision, cataracts pose more than a health concern. They threaten careers. Dr. Tal Raviv, MD, FACS, has performed cataract surgery on pilots, commercial drivers, surgeons, and countless other professionals requiring precise visua...
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May 2026
Managing Dry Eyes After LASIK
Dry eyes are among the most common side effects after LASIK surgery, affecting most patients during the initial healing period. Dr. Tal Raviv, MD, FACS, brings over two decades of refractive surgery expertise to help patients navigate this temporary but sometimes frustrating phas...
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May 2026
Dr. Tal Raviv Named a New York Super Doctor for the 17th Consecutive Year
The Eye Center of New York is proud to announce that Dr. Tal Raviv, MD, FACS, has once again been recognized as a New York Super Doctor, marking his 17th consecutive year receiving this distinguished honor. Consistently selected since 2009, Dr. Raviv's continued inclusion r...
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April 2026
When Should Myopia Control Begin in Children? Insights from Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Lisabeth S. Hall
At the Eye Center of New York, clinical precision and forward-thinking care define the patient experience. Led by Dr. Tal Raviv, MD, FACS, an internationally recognized authority in cataract and refractive surgery, the practice applies that same level of rigor to pediatric eye ca...
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April 2026
PureSee™ IOL: A New Standard in Clarity with Fewer Visual Disturbances
Dr. Tal Raviv is among the first surgeons in the United States to implant the PureSee™ intraocular lens (IOL), a next-generation extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) lens that delivers crisp, high-quality vision with minimal visual disturbances. Why PureSee™ is in High Dema...
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March 2026
How Vision Demands Influence Your Lens Choice
Choosing an intraocular lens during cataract surgery determines far more than removing a cloudy lens. The implant selected during surgery shapes how comfortably you work on screens, play sports, read while traveling, and move through daily life for years afterward. At the Eye Cen...
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February 2026
The Emotional & Lifestyle Shift After Premium Cataract Surgery
At the Eye Center of New York, cataract surgery is treated as a defining visual event, not a routine procedure. Under the direction of Dr. Tal Raviv, MD, FACS, a fellowship-trained cataract and refractive surgeon and internationally recognized authority in lens-based surgery, our...
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January 2026
LASIK for the 50+ Year Old: Why RLE Has Eclipsed LASIK for This Age Range
For decades, LASIK has been synonymous with vision correction, offering millions of people freedom from glasses and contact lenses. However, for individuals over 50, a different procedure has emerged as the superior choice: Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE). Dr. Tal Raviv, MD, FACS...
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