Park Avenue Lasek

What Park Avenue Lasek does

Park Avenue LASEK is a privately-held, single-location eye surgery practice in Manhattan (102 E 25th St, New York, NY 10010) founded in 2005 by Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, MBA, FACS. The firm specializes in non-cutting laser vision correction, with LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) and its trademarked HD LASEK variant as its flagship offering. Unlike LASIK, LASEK does not create a corneal flap, which the practice positions as a 10x safety improvement and the reason it can treat extreme prescriptions (up to -24.00 D), high astigmatism (up to 6 diopters), thin corneas, dry eyes, and keratoconus. The procedure portfolio also includes Pneumo-LASEK (Epi-LASEK), PRK, SMILE, ICL/EVO ICL, Ortho-K, corneal cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus, LASEK enhancements (free within one year), and a specialty dry eye practice. The practice additionally generates revenue from cosmetic procedures: corneal tattooing (using Unimax tattoo equipment with iris color-matched inks), a $20,000 platinum heart-shaped Eye Jewelry implant imported from the Netherlands, cosmetic fillers, Upneeq for droopy eyelids, and cauterizing of conjunctival blood vessels.

The business is a direct-to-consumer professional services operation. Revenue is generated per-procedure and per-visit, with vision correction priced at $99/month entry-level financing plans through Cherry, CareCredit, and Alpheon Credit (with 0% APR for 18 months available), consultations free for qualified LASEK candidates, second opinions at $500, and general office visits at $300. The practice is the only LASIK/LASEK/PRK/SMILE provider in NY, NJ, CT, or PA authorized across all major medical insurance plans (GHI, Oxford, Cigna, BCBS, Emblem, Empire, Medicare, Oscar) and vision plans (VSP, EyeMed). Go-to-market is DTC and consultation-led: free in-person or remote consultations (via email, WhatsApp, and Zoom), online booking through Zoho, and patient acquisition via YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, a blog/news section, Google Reviews (551 reviews at 4.8 rating), a $100 Amazon gift card referral program, a patient-matching program connecting prospects with similar-case patients, and PR appearances (CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Discovery Channel, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Howard Stern Show). The firm has received NYC Top Docs 'Best LASIK Eye Surgeon in New York City' recognition in both 2023 and 2024.

The customer base is composed primarily of individuals with complex or non-standard vision correction needs who were rejected elsewhere (thin corneas, extreme prescriptions, dry eye, keratoconus, atypical anatomy such as Asian eyelid structure), plus safety-conscious patients preferring flap-free procedures, cosmetic eye patients with corneal scarring, and luxury cosmetic enhancement seekers. Dr. Chynn is the sole surgeon and brand face, with cumulative procedure volume of 15,000+ LASEKs, 10,000+ epi-LASEKs, 5,000+ LASIKs, and 1,000+ PRKs over a 30+ year career, trained at Dartmouth, Columbia (medical school), Harvard/Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary (residency and teaching faculty), and Emory (corneal transplantation and refractive surgery fellowship under George Waring, MD). The practice operates with 1-10 employees, is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company, and has not raised outside funding.

Name

Park Avenue Lasek

Legal name

Park Avenue Lasek

Website

https://parkavenuelasek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Park Avenue LASEK is a Manhattan-based private eye surgery practice founded in 2005 by Dr. Emil Chynn, specializing in non-cutting LASEK laser vision correction for patients with extreme prescriptions, thin corneas, and dry eyes, plus cosmetic corneal tattoo and eye jewelry services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refractive Surgery and Eye Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132), Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Personal Services (7200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oculoplastics & Orbital Surgery (HLAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Laser vision correction
• LASEK eye surgery
• Refractive surgery services
• Ophthalmology practice
• Corneal cross-linking

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vision Correction Surgery: Primary revenue from LASEK, LASIK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL surgical procedures. Pricing varies by procedure complexity and patient prescription levels. Financing options available through Cherry Financing, CareCredit, and Alpheon Credit.
2. Cosmetic Procedures: Revenue from corneal tattooing ($1000-$2000 per eye) and eye jewelry implants ($20,000 for combined procedure). Insurance may cover corneal tattoos if medical (not vision) insurance with deductible $500 or less.
3. Consultations and Office Visits: Free LASEK consultations for qualified candidates. $500 for second opinion/extended office visits (may be covered by medical insurance). $300 for general office visits not related to laser vision correction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Park Avenue LASEK is a refractive surgery practice that performs laser vision correction procedures, with LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) as its primary service. It also offers PRK, SMILE, ICL, Ortho-K, corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, dry eye specialty treatments, and cosmetic eye procedures (corneal tattooing, eye jewelry, cosmetic fillers, Upneeq). The practice serves individual patients seeking to correct vision conditions including extreme prescriptions, thin corneas, dry eyes, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

Product overview

Park Avenue LASEK is a specialized eye surgery practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of laser vision correction and eye care services. The core offering centers on LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) as the primary procedure, supplemented by Pneumo-LASEK, PRK, SMILE, and ICL for various vision correction needs. The practice specializes in treating complex cases including extreme prescriptions, thin corneas, keratoconus (via corneal cross-linking), astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and dry eye conditions. Beyond medical vision correction, the practice offers cosmetic procedures including corneal tattoo, eye jewelry implants, and cosmetic fillers. The HD LASEK sub-brand represents their trademarked high-definition version of the procedure. Services are delivered by Dr. Emil Chynn at their New York City location, with financing options through Cherry, CareCredit, and Alpheon Credit, and acceptance of major medical and vision insurance plans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) Advanced surface-based laser vision correction procedure that gently loosens the epithelium, performs laser treatment, and replaces the surface without cutting a corneal flap. Positioned as 10x safer than LASIK for patients with thin corneas, dry eyes, or extreme prescriptions.
• Pneumo-LASEK (Epi-LASEK) Non-cutting variant of LASEK using a pneumatic (air-based) keratome to separate the epithelium without alcohol solution, offering a flap-free alternative for patients who prefer or require an alcohol-free approach.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Surface laser vision correction where the outer epithelial layer is removed and the cornea is reshaped with an excimer laser. First-generation surface ablation procedure offered for patients who qualify for this approach.
• SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) Refractive procedure where a small lenticule is created inside the cornea and removed through a small incision without creating a large flap. Offered for patients whose anatomy suits this technique.
• ICL / EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) Implantable lens procedure for vision correction, suitable for patients who are not candidates for laser procedures due to extreme prescriptions or thin corneas.
• Ortho-K (Orthokeratology) Non-surgical vision correction using specialized contact lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea, allowing clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts.
• Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) Treatment for keratoconus using riboflavin eye drops combined with ultraviolet light to strengthen the cornea by creating new cross-links between collagen fibers. May be combined with LASEK for keratoconus patients.
• HD LASEK High-definition LASEK trademarked by Dr. Chynn, offering 100% Non-Cutting vision correction that is 10x safer than LASIK with sharper vision outcomes than glasses or contacts.
• Corneal Tattoo Cosmetic tattooing procedure to color-match a patient's iris or conceal corneal scars, priced at $1,000-$2,000 per eye residual cost after insurance deductible. Performed using specialized Unimax tattoo equipment and custom color-matched inks.
• Eye Jewelry Implant Platinum heart-shaped implant placed on the eye surface for cosmetic purposes. Implants are imported from the Netherlands. Combined with corneal tattoo procedure for a total aesthetic package priced at $20,000 targeting influencers and luxury cosmetic clients.
• Cosmetic Filler Non-surgical cosmetic procedures for facial aesthetic enhancement around the eye area.
• Upneeq Treatment Prescription medication (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) for acquired blepharoptosis (droopy eyelids), offered as a non-surgical cosmetic treatment option.
• Cauterizing Blood Vessels Procedure to remove or cauterize visible blood vessels on the conjunctiva for cosmetic purposes, addressing chronic red eyes.
• Dry Eye Treatment Comprehensive dry eye management including Tyrvaya nasal spray, punctal plugs, and punctal cautery. The practice claims to be the only center in New York offering punctal cautery.
• LASEK Enhancements Enhancement procedures for patients who need additional correction after initial surgery, offered free for one year.
• LASEK Consultation Free initial consultation for laser vision correction candidates who have not had prior eye surgery. Includes review of glasses, contacts, and contact lens prescription. Visit lasts one hour.
• Second Opinion / Extended Office Visit Evaluation service for patients who have had prior eye surgery or have existing eye conditions, priced at $500 without medical insurance. Remote second opinion at $500 includes medical records review, photos, and personal video call.

Quantifiable outcome

• Can treat prescriptions up to -24.00 D (vs LASIK upper limit of -9.00)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UnimaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationTop tattoo equipment manufacturer in NYC that Dr. Chynn partnered with to select the highest-end tattoo machine and top tattoo inks for corneal tattoo procedures. inks are color-matched to patient's other iris for natural appearance.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LasikPlus: National LASIK and laser vision correction chain offering LASIK, PRK, and SMILE across multiple U.S. locations. Directly comparable refractive procedure mix and consumer positioning, though Park Avenue LASEK differentiates via non-cutting LASEK focus and insurance breadth.
• TLC Laser Eye Centers: Large U.S. laser vision correction network offering LASIK, PRK, and ICL with branded experience. Comparable procedure portfolio and patient demographic, serving refractive surgery patients nationally with similar consultation-led sales motion.
• The LASIK Vision Institute: National LASIK provider with high-volume, value-positioned refractive surgery model. Direct competitor in the elective vision correction space, targeting similar consumer demographic in major metro markets.
• Assil Eye Institute: Multi-location refractive and cataract surgery practice on the West Coast offering LASIK, PRK, and ICL with surgeon-led brand model. Comparable boutique-to-mid-size specialty practice focused on elective vision correction.

Regional players

• Dello Russo LaserVision: Long-standing NYC-area LASIK and refractive surgery practice. Operates in the same metropolitan market with overlapping procedure mix (LASIK, PRK) and similar direct-to-patient consultation model.
• Manhattan LASIK Center: Manhattan-based refractive surgery practice offering LASIK, SMILE, and PRK. Geographically overlapping competitor targeting New York metro patients with similar elective vision correction services.
• Kelly Vision Center: Northeast refractive surgery practice led by Dr. James Kelly, offering LASIK, ICL, and cataract surgery. Comparable specialty practice model with surgeon-led brand and premium-procedure positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Wills Eye Hospital: Top-tier U.S. ophthalmology hospital offering comprehensive eye care including refractive surgery, cornea, and oculoplastics. Overlapping scope of ophthalmology services at much larger institutional scale; serves as a referral destination for complex cases similar to Park Avenue LASEK's niche.
• New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai: Major NYC specialty hospital providing comprehensive ophthalmology, including refractive surgery and cornea services. Geographic incumbent with significantly broader clinical portfolio and institutional scale.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: U.S. News top-ranked ophthalmology institution affiliated with the University of Miami, offering full-spectrum eye care including refractive surgery. Comparable in performing cutting-edge vision correction at a flagship specialty practice level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/parkavenuelasek
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ParkAvenueLASEKOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/dremilchynn
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkavenuelasek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parkavenuelasek

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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