Mark G. Speaker, MD, PhD
Jodi L. Abramson, MD
TLC Laser Eye Centers – New York City
437 Fifth Avenue
Second Floor
New York, New York 10016
(866) 326-2010
Dr. Mark G.
Speaker
Dr. Jodi L.
Abramson
LASIK Eye Surgery in Manhattan, New York City (NYC) and the surrounding area
Mark G. Speaker, MD, PhD, and Jodi L. Abramson, MD, are board-certified, fellowship-trained corneal surgeons who have helped numerous patients permanently resolve their farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism through LASIK. Drs. Speaker and Abramson have undergone the LASIK procedure themselves, and they have treated many celebrities and individuals with vision-intensive occupations, such as lawyers, musicians, actors, firefighters, police officers and professional athletes. Drs. Speaker and Abramson are among the pioneers of LASIK eye surgery, and they have provided their New York patients with many LASIK eye surgery "firsts."
Although Drs. Speaker and Abramson have treated many high profile patients, they do not rely on celebrity endorsements and mass advertising. Instead, they let their stellar reputation and patient referrals bring in new patients looking for the highest quality LASIK treatments and outstanding post-LASIK vision. Both Dr. Speaker and Dr. Abramson use their extensive training and experience, along with leading-edge laser technologies, to help their patients achieve vision of 20/20 or better without eyeglasses.
Dr. Mark Speaker: Professional Accomplishments
Dr. Speaker has dedicated his career to the advancement of the field of laser eye surgery. While serving as the Director of the Cornea Service at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in the early 1990s, he researched the application of laser energy to correct the imperfections in patients' corneas. At this time, most other eye surgeons were still using a mechanical blade to correct the corneal shape (an approach known as radial keratotomy). Dr. Speaker has been actively involved in numerous clinical trials exploring the benefits of Chiron, VISX, Lasersight and Alcon laser technologies. He played a major role in securing the FDA approval of the laser eye surgery procedure in the United States, and he was also instrumental in the development of the bladeless LASIK procedure with IntraLase.
When performing LASIK eye surgery, Dr. Speaker's first priority is patient safety. He was one of the first LASIK surgeons in the Unites States to use the Oculus Pentacam imaging technology to screen patients for keratoconus — a procedure that enhances the safety of LASIK surgery. Dr. Speaker has also worked on developing techniques that reduce the risk of eye infections during and after LASIK surgery.
As a world-renowned LASIK expert, Dr. Mark Speaker is often asked to lecture on the latest advancements in the field of laser eye surgery. In addition, he has been recognized by New York magazine and Castle Connolly's "America's Top Doctors" directory as one of the best eye surgeons in the United States.
Dr. Jodi Abramson: Professional Accomplishments
Dr. Jodi Abramson is a talented eye surgeon with a passion for helping patients improve their quality of life through advanced forms of laser eye surgery. She was one of the first surgeons in the New York City metropolitan area to perform LASIK after it received FDA approval in 1995. Dr. Jodi Abramson has since performed more than 20,000 LASIK eye surgery procedures. As a leading New York City LASIK surgeon, Dr. Abramson has been consulted by numerous consumer media, including the New York Times, Woman's World magazine and Rx Remedy magazine. In addition, Dr. Abramson is frequently asked to share her expertise in the latest forms of laser eye surgery at ophthalmology conferences and meetings.
Drs. Speaker and Abramson encourage you to contact their offices and schedule a free LASIK consultation. During your appointment, they will perform a set of evaluations to determine whether LASIK can help you eliminate your need for eyeglasses and contact lenses. To schedule your consultation, call TLC Laser Eye Centers at (866) 326-2010.
Custom Blade-Free LASIK Treatments at TLC Laser Eye Centers
Drs. Speaker and Abramson perform LASIK eye surgery only on patients who meet their stringent LASIK eligibility criteria. This approach enhances patient safety and leads to an exceptionally high patient satisfaction rate. After approving patients for LASIK, Drs. Speaker and Abramson determine which of the two TLC excimer laser systems is the best for their vision correction needs.
Next, Drs. Speaker and Abramson use a specialized imaging device to create a very precise map of the cornea. They use this map to calibrate the excimer laser so that it delivers a customized corneal ablation treatment. In order to eliminate any need for mechanical bladed instruments, Drs. Speaker and Abramson use the IntraLase femtosecond laser to create the corneal flap (as opposed to a handheld blade). As a result, their patients receive completely bladeless LASIK treatments that correct their unique refractive errors, often leading to crystal-clear vision.
Comprehensive Eye Care at TLC Laser Eye Centers
TLC Laser Eye Centers offer an extensive array of vision correction and eye care procedures. Drs. Speaker and Abramson perform cataract surgery with premium multifocal intraocular lenses for mature patients who desire to restore a more youthful vision. The talented surgeons also offer Verisyse and Visian implantable lenses for extremely nearsighted patients who cannot undergo LASIK.
The various implantable lens procedures offered by Drs. Speaker and Abramson are often a good alternative for patients who desire to achieve clear vision without glasses but are not candidates for LASIK. Although Drs. Speaker and Abramson are on the leading edge of new laser eye surgery developments, they are very conservative regarding patient selection. For them, safety always comes first. This is why they advise a large percentage of their patients to pursue procedures other than LASIK.
More About the Surgical Background of Drs. Speaker and Abramson
Mark Speaker, MD, PhD, received his undergraduate degree from Brown University. He earned his Doctor of Medicine and PhD degrees from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr. Speaker completed an ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, earning the title of Chief Resident. He furthered his training by serving an advanced fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Speaker has performed more than 25,000 LASIK eye surgery procedures. As a testament to his faith in LASIK, he underwent this procedure himself in 2008, and he has also performed it on his wife, brother and mother-in-law.
Jodi Abramson, MD, is a highly educated ophthalmologist with more than 12 years' experience performing laser vision correction. She joined TLC Laser Eye Centers in 1995 and specializes in performing leading-edge laser eye surgery procedures for patients from Manhattan, New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area. Dr. Abramson was one of the first eye surgeons in NYC to use the excimer laser in conjunction with the 60 kHz IntraLase femtosecond laser — a combination known as all-laser LASIK. Dr. Abramson has performed more than 20,000 LASIK and PRK procedures, and she has been recognized as a leading New York City LASIK surgeon. Her reputation for excellence draws numerous patients every year, and she treats patients referred by more than 100 physicians. Dr. Abramson has undergone LASIK surgery herself, which makes her uniquely qualified to answer patient questions from both a surgeon and a patient perspective.