Dr. Edward Lai

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
New York, NY
(646) 962-2020
Accepts Medicare

Location

1305 York Ave, 11Th Floor
New York, NY 10021
Accepting New Patients

Areas of Expertise

LASIK Surgery
Corneal Disease
Refractive Surgery
Corneal Transplantation
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About Me

Dr. Edward C. Lai is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. He specializes in cataract surgery, laser vision correction (including LASIK and PRK), and the treatment of corneal diseases. Dr. Lai is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate eye care and staying current with the latest techniques to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.

An Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Lai serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Service and of Clinical Operations, and is an integral member of the Cornea service. His advanced training in corneal, cataract, and laser vision correction surgery, along with his extensive experience, enables him to address a wide range of eye conditions from routine exams to complex surgical needs. Dr. Lai is currently welcoming new patients.

Training

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Corneal, Cataract, and Laser Vision Correction Surgery

    Cornell University

    Fellowship
  • General Surgery and Internal Medicine

    St. Vincent's Hospital

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and New York University

    Residency
  • Tufts University School of Medicine

    M.D

    2003

    Tufts University

    Medical School
  • Brown University

    Biology

    Brown University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • America's Best Eye Doctors

    2022

    Newsweek Magazine

  • Top Doctors

    2018

    New York Magazine

  • Top Doctors

    2017

    Castle Connolly

  • Resident Teacher of the Year

    2010

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NY
License Numbers
237433