With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Manusis is a fellowship-trained cataract and refractive surgeon and a recognized leader in refractive cataract surgery. Dr Manusis has immense experience in high-risk and complex cataract surgery as well as refractive cataract surgery. Dr Manusis employs innovative technologies such as femtosecond laser cataract surgery and ORA laser-guided intraoperative refraction, ensuring the most precise cataract outcomes.
Recognized as a Superdoctor, Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor, Dr Manusis is a distinguished figure in the field. She uses her knowledge to teach residents and fellows and heads the Cataract Service at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery offers bladeless cuts, improving accuracy in removing a cloudy lens for a clearer artificial one.
Surgery offers bladeless cuts, improving accuracy in removing a cloudy lens for a clearer artificial one.
Corneal transplantation replaces a damaged or diseased cornea with donor tissue, restoring clarity and improving vision by replacing clouded or scarred corneas.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye, which can cause blurry vision and glare.
Multifocal lens implants reduce the need for glasses by providing clear vision at multiple distances, ideal for post-cataract or lens replacement patients.
The Light Adjustable Lens enables post-surgical vision customization through UV light adjustments, ensuring sharper focus tailored to the patient’s needs.
Laser vision correction reshapes the cornea to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism, reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses.
DSAEK is a partial corneal transplant that treats various corneal conditions, improving vision and reducing recovery time compared to full-thickness transplants.
miLOOP Is a New Tool for State-of-the-art Cataract Surgery at NYEE
Dr. Kira Manusis, a cornea and cataract specialist at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE), discusses miLOOP, the latest treatment option for patients with cataracts. NYEE was the first hospital in NYC to offer this procedure to patients. miLOOP uses no energy to break up the cataract and most beneficial for patients with large and dense cataracts.
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“Helping someone with no expectation of fame or reward is what brings me back year after year and reminds me of why I do what I do.”
— Kira Manusis, MD
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Read what patients have to say about their experiences and outcomes with Dr. Kira Manusis, MD
“I had cataract surgery on both eyes by Kira Mansis. Procedure was flawless. No pain, no discomfort and I dont need glasses any more. Her entire team were consummate professionals, and treated me as if I was a VIP…. which was great until I reached home, expecting the same treatment.”
Savannah Nguyen
“I recently had a cataract removed from my left eye. Dr. Kira Manusis was the surgeon. Surgery - Dr. Manusis' machine and her compassion unmatched. The entire experience was what I would consider 'best practice.' Everyone caring, watching, explaining and then, caring, watching and explaining. Excellent.”
Robert Fox
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