Ophthalmology Blog

• posted: Nov. 09, 2025
• Cataracts,  Eye Exams

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss among adults, yet they often develop slowly and can go unnoticed in the early stages. Regular eye exams play Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2025
• Advanced Surface Ablation

At Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology in New York, NY, Dr. Christopher T. Coad, MD, FACS, and Dr. Jay Yoon, OD, provide patients with state-of-the-art vision correction procedures, including advanced surface ablation. Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2025
• LASIK Doctor

Long-Lasting Vision Correction in Manhattan LASIK is one of the most popular procedures for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. At Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology in Manhattan, NY, Dr. Christopher Coad, Dr. Jay Read More

• posted: Jun. 26, 2025
• Lasik Surgery

LASIK surgery has become a popular option for people who want to improve their vision and reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. However, the cost of LASIK can Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2025
• LASIK,  LASIK Surgery

Are you curious if LASIK is right for you? We'll examine many of the key considerations regarding this corrective surgery. Of course, if you should have any questions or concerns, Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2024
• LASIK,  Advanced PRK

LASIK is the procedure that gets all the acknowledgment of being a permanent vision correction treatment. However, it's not the only procedure in the laser eye surgery category. There's also Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2024
• Advanced PRK

At Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology, Dr. Christopher Coad and his experienced team provide advanced PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) for patients in New York and Manhattan, NY. This cutting-edge procedure particularly benefits those Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2024
• LASIK

Consult Dr. Christopher Coad of Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology if you’re looking to get a traditional or advanced LASIK procedure in New York and Manhattan, NY. What Are Advanced and Traditional LASIK Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2024
• LASIK Surgery

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a popular refractive surgery used to correct vision issues such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. The procedure reshapes the cornea, the eye's Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2024
• Advanced Surface Ablation,  ASA

Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) is a refined laser eye surgery technique to correct vision issues, particularly for individuals with thin corneas or those unsuitable for LASIK. Unlike LASIK, which involves Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2024
• Lasik Doctor

LASIK has emerged as a transformative solution for those seeking to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. LASIK is a laser surgery that can correct common Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2024
• LASIK,  LASIK Doctor

LASIK, or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular refractive surgery that corrects vision issues, offering freedom from glasses or contacts. It's a swift, outpatient procedure where a laser reshapes Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2023
• Lasik,  PRK

What is the Difference Between PRK and Lasik? Great vision enhances your quality of life. If you are near-sighted, far-sighted or have other vision problems, your ophthalmologist may have recommended Lasik Read More

• posted: Sep. 01, 2023
• Lasik,  Lasik Doctor Consultation,  Lasik Consultation

At Chelsea Eye Ophthalmology, Dr. Christopher Coad can provide many care options to improve your vision and enhance your optical health. For example, he is a licensed LASIK doctor serving Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2023
• Lasik Surgeon

When you’re looking for an alternative to glasses or contacts, LASIK is the best way to improve your vision. Because it is surgery, you want to make sure that you Read More

• posted: May 18, 2023
• Lasik

Wondering how much time to take off work after Lasik? Read More