manhattan eye

What manhattan eye does

Manhattan Eye is a private, single-physician boutique ophthalmology practice operating from one office at 162 W 56th St., Suite 206-207 in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The practice, owned and operated by Dr. Yuna Rapoport, M.D., M.P.H., provides a comprehensive suite of eye care services spanning refractive vision correction (LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL, RLE), premium cataract surgery using advanced intraocular lenses (PanOptix trifocal, Symfony extended depth of field, Toric) with femtosecond laser assistance, dry eye treatment (RF, IPL, TearCare, BlephEx, prescription drops, punctal plugs, autologous serum tears), cosmetic injectables (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, hyaluronic acid fillers), and medical management of corneal disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, keratoconus, and emergency eye conditions.

The technical stack consists of FDA-cleared advanced ophthalmic devices — IntraLase and VISX excimer lasers for refractive surgery, ORA wavefront aberrometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), corneal topography, ultrasound pachymetry, fundus fluorescein angiography, the Avedro collagen cross-linking system (FDA-approved April 2016 with Dr. Rapoport's involvement), and the Dextenza sustained-release steroid insert for post-cataract medication. The practice differentiates through first-in-NYC adoption of several of these technologies, a designated Dry Eye Center of Excellence, and a fellowship-trained surgeon with academic appointments at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and a Chief Medical Officer role at Luxury Optical Holdings.

Manhattan Eye operates on a fee-for-service revenue model with insurance reimbursement from Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, and United Health Oxford for covered services, supplemented by out-of-pocket payments for premium IOLs and elective cosmetic procedures. Patient acquisition is direct-to-consumer through online booking, same-day walk-ins, physician referrals via a formal referring doctor program, national TV media appearances by Dr. Rapoport, and multi-language service capability (English, Spanish, Russian, French, Hebrew). The practice advertises free consultations and 20% promotional discounts on LASIK/SMILE and IPL/RF procedures, and was ranked No. 200 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with sub-rankings of #1 NYC Eye Care, #2 Growth Rate, and #3 Patients Served.

Name

manhattan eye

Legal name

Yuna Rapoport, M.D., M.P.H.

Website

https://manhattaneyenyc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Manhattan Eye is a private, single-physician boutique ophthalmology practice in Midtown Manhattan offering LASIK, premium cataract surgery, dry eye treatment, cosmetic injectables, and general eye care to individual patients across the NYC Tri-State area, led by Dr. Yuna Rapoport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF), Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• LASIK surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Dry eye treatment
• Vision correction

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Clinical ophthalmology and surgical services: Manhattan Eye generates revenue through fee-for-service clinical consultations, diagnostic examinations, and surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, cataract surgery, cosmetic injectables (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, fillers), and various eye disease treatments. Services are billed per procedure, with many covered by accepted insurance plans (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, United Health/Oxford). Premium lens implants and elective cosmetic procedures are paid out-of-pocket.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Manhattan Eye is a boutique ophthalmology practice providing laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, SMILE), cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses, dry eye diagnosis and treatment, and cosmetic injectable services. The practice operates from a single Midtown Manhattan office, delivering personalized specialty eye care directly to individual patients in the NYC and Tri-State area.

Product overview

Manhattan Eye is a premium boutique ophthalmology and LASIK practice offering a comprehensive suite of eye care services. The practice operates as a single unified practice centered on Dr. Yuna Rapoport, providing specialty care in laser vision surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE) and cataract surgery with premium IOL options (PanOptix, Symfony, Toric lenses). The practice also offers an extensive dry eye treatment center providing IPL, RF, TearCare, and BlephEx therapies, along with cosmetic injectable services (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, facial fillers). Additional services include corneal disease management (keratoconus, cross-linking, transplants), glaucoma treatment, macular degeneration care, and emergency eye services. The practice emphasizes a multidisciplinary, personalized approach to both medical and surgical eye care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LASIK Eye Surgery Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedure that reshapes the cornea using IntraLase and VISX excimer laser technology to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, reducing or eliminating dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Offered to adult patients in the NYC and Tri-State area.
• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
• SMILE Laser Eye Surgery
• Cataract Surgery with Premium Intraocular Lenses
• Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
• Dry Eye Treatment Program
• Collagen Cross-Linking (Avedro) FDA-approved procedure using UVA light and riboflavin to strengthen corneal collagen bonds and halt progression of keratoconus or corneal ectasia. Indicated for patients diagnosed with keratoconus or post-LASIK ectasia.
• Corneal Transplant (PKP / DMEK / DSAEK / DALK)
• Glaucoma Treatment
• Macular Degeneration Treatment
• Cosmetic Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Fillers)
• Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
• Emergency Eye Care

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients achieve 20/20+ vision after LASIK and SMILE procedures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mount Sinai Icahn School of MedicinecoreOthersDr. Rapoport holds the academic title of Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, where she is actively involved in resident and fellow education. This academic affiliation provides ongoing access to the latest ophthalmology research and reinforces clinical credibility.
• Luxury Optical HoldingscoreOthersDr. Rapoport serves as Chief Medical Officer of Luxury Optical Holdings, the largest domestic retailer of luxury glasses frames. In this role she provides medical consultation for optical products and contributes to industry development, while maintaining her clinical practice.
• CatarACTminorOthersDr. Rapoport founded CatarACT, a non-profit organization combating cataracts in developing countries. The non-profit represents her charitable and community engagement, involving student volunteers and international eye health initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TLC Laser Eye Centers: National LASIK and refractive surgery chain with a presence in the NYC/Tri-State market. Comparable to Manhattan Eye as a direct competitor for LASIK, PRK, and SMILE patients seeking elective vision correction in the same geography.
• Manhattan LASIK Center: Midtown Manhattan-based refractive surgery practice offering LASIK and PRK. Direct peer competing for the same elective vision-correction patient pool in the same NYC geography.
• Dello Russo Laser Vision: Long-standing NYC/NJ refractive surgery practice offering LASIK and cataract services. Comparable to Manhattan Eye as a regional boutique refractive and cataract competitor with overlapping Tri-State patient base.
• Belmont Eye Center: NYC ophthalmology and LASIK practice in Midtown offering cataract, refractive, and comprehensive eye care. Direct competitor for premium IOL, LASIK, and dry eye patients in the same metro.
• Chelsea Eye Center: Manhattan-based ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive eye care, LASIK, cataract, and specialty services. Direct peer competing for similar NYC patient demographics across insured and elective services.

Broad incumbents

• New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai: Major academic ophthalmology hospital affiliated with the Mount Sinai system (Dr. Rapoport's academic institution). Broad incumbent offering full-scope ophthalmology subspecialties, serving as both a referral destination and competitor for complex cornea, cataract, and glaucoma cases in NYC.
• Columbia Ophthalmology / Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute: Academic ophthalmology department at Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian providing comprehensive subspecialty eye care. Comparable as a NYC-wide incumbent for cataract, cornea, glaucoma, and retina referrals competing with boutique practices.
• LASIKPlus: National LASIK chain with NYC-area locations offering value-oriented refractive surgery. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the same elective refractive category, competing on price and convenience versus Manhattan Eye's premium positioning.
• OCLI Vision: Multi-location ophthalmology group practice in the Northeast offering LASIK, cataract, glaucoma, and dry eye services. Comparable as a larger specialty eye-care platform operating in the same Tri-State region.

Others

• Luxury Optical Holdings: Luxury eyewear retailer where Dr. Rapoport serves as CMO. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a clinical competitor; useful as a peer given the executive overlap and shared premium eyewear positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/yunarapoportmd
• Facebookfacebook.com/yunarapoportmd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manhattan-eye
• Instagraminstagram.com/yunarapoportmd

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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