Cohen Eye Institute

02/08/2026

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02/06/2026

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02/05/2026

Cataracts Don’t Start With Blur

Most people don’t notice cataracts until they’re way further along… because the first change usually isn’t “blur.”

There’s a quick at-home check you can do with your phone that can reveal an early clue, and it takes about 10 seconds.

02/02/2026

Castor Oil Will Not Dissolve Cataracts! Stop rubbing castor oil on your eyelids.

Cataracts form inside the lens of the eye. No oil can reach the lens or reverse that clouding.

What castor oil can do is cause problems on the surface. It may clog the oil glands along the eyelid margin and lead to styes, eyelid inflammation or infection, irritation, and greasy blurred vision.

Save castor oil for your hair, not your eyes. If you are worried about cataracts or blurry vision, get advice from an eye care professional, not social media.

02/01/2026

Check out this awesome five star review that Valerie gave us! You can check out more of our customer reviews on https://sotellus.com/reviews/coheneyeny/

01/30/2026

Let’s deconstruct the eye… literally
It’s not just “an eyeball”, it’s layers working together like a high-tech system. From the surface to the retina, every layer has a job, and when one is off, your vision feels it.
Save this for later and send it to someone who loves learning how the body actually works.

01/29/2026

Check out this awesome review from Margarita Jaramillo

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01/28/2026

If you see an ad claiming eye drops can turn brown eyes blue (without surgery), swipe away immediately.

Here’s what they don’t tell you: to “lighten” your eye color, the chemical has to damage pigment cells in the iris. That pigment doesn’t vanish — it can break loose, float inside the eye, and clog the drainage system (like hair clogging a shower drain).

When drainage clogs, eye pressure can spike, which can lead to pigmentary glaucoma — a condition that can cause permanent vision loss and painful light sensitivity.
Your natural eye color is beautiful. Don’t trade your eyesight for a different shade.

If you’ve used or considered these drops, get checked by an eye doctor.

01/25/2026

Check out this awesome review from Kenneth James

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01/23/2026

Check out this awesome review from Rafael Nunez

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01/22/2026

FDA just approved “painless” Cross-Linking… but watch this first

There’s a new FDA-approved option (Epioxa) that sounds almost too good to be true: no scraping, minimal pain, and quick recovery.
But here’s the part you need to understand before you rush to schedule:

Comfort and convenience are great… but strength and long-term stability matter more, especially in more advanced keratoconus.

Traditional cross-linking can be more uncomfortable for a reason — removing the surface barrier can allow deeper treatment pe*******on and UV delivery, which may lead to a stronger result in certain patients.

Bottom line: Epioxa may be a great option for some, but it’s not automatically the best choice for everyone. The “right” treatment depends on how advanced your keratoconus is, your corneal thickness, and your risk of progression.

01/21/2026

A New Eye Implant Offering Hope in Severe Vision Loss

For patients with advanced retinal disease who were once told “nothing more can be done,” new implant technology may offer meaningful progress.
This emerging treatment is designed for severe vision loss, works by helping the brain detect light and contrast, and is still under clinical research—not routine care yet. While it does not restore normal vision, it may improve functional independence and quality of life for carefully selected patients.
This is progress rooted in science, not hype.

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