Looking for safe, permanent eye color change in NYC? KERATO®’s Manhattan office is the original home of our femtosecond laser-guided keratopigmentation procedure, performed exclusively by Dr. Alexander Movshovich, the world’s most experienced keratopigmentation surgeon.
KERATO® New York is the first dedicated keratopigmentation practice in the Western Hemisphere and remains the primary base for our eye color change program.
All procedures in New York are performed by Alexander Movshovich, MD, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine and the leading specialist in keratopigmentation worldwide.
Keratopigmentation is a corneal procedure that changes the visible color of your eyes by placing a specialized pigment inside the cornea, in front of your natural iris.
This design helps avoid the intraocular risks associated with iris implants or internal eye surgery while providing a permanent change in eye color.
Every patient begins with a Pre-Procedure Eye Exam at our Manhattan office. This required in-person visit ensures that:
During your Pre-Procedure Eye Exam in New York, you will:
If you’ve had prior refractive surgery (such as LASIK or SMILE), please call the office before booking so your case can be reviewed in advance.
At our New York location, you have access to the full KERATO® color palette, designed to create natural, aesthetically balanced results across different skin tones and original iris colors.
Popular shades include:
During your Pre-Procedure Eye Exam, you’ll see customized photo simulations of your own eyes in several shades (usually in medium intensity), so you can compare subtle enhancements versus more noticeable transformations.
Most patients experience a smooth recovery after keratopigmentation. Here’s what a typical timeline looks like:
Vision is blurry, and the eyes may feel scratchy or irritated.
Light sensitivity and discomfort gradually improve with prescribed drops and recommended pain relief.
Most patients can return to normal daily activities unless instructed otherwise.
You’ll continue anti-inflammatory and lubricating drops as directed. Follow-up visits allow the surgeon to monitor healing and evaluate the color outcome.
Patients traveling to New York for surgery typically plan to stay locally for the Pre-Procedure Eye Exam, procedure, and early follow-up visit. The exact timing and recommended length of stay will be discussed during your exam.
See how keratopigmentation transforms real eyes. Our gallery features patients with different starting colors, skin tones, and chosen KERATO® shades, so you can understand how results look in natural and studio lighting.
KERATO® New York also offers advanced laser vision correction, including LASIK, PRK, and SMILE (KLEx), performed by Dr. Alexander Movshovich under the same surgical standards used for keratopigmentation.
Dr. Movshovich is the only surgeon who performs LASIK or SMILE after keratopigmentation, allowing careful long-term planning for patients who want both permanent eye color change and vision correction.
Patients who undergo keratopigmentation at KERATO® in New York or Miami receive $1,000 off their laser vision correction procedure. Final eligibility is confirmed during Pre-Procedure Eye Exam.
Many KERATO® patients travel to our Manhattan office from across the United States and internationally. New York is often the most convenient option for patients coming from Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions due to direct flights and central location.
Many traveling patients plan:
Pre-Procedure Eye Exam
Procedure (if medically approved)
Early post-operative check and clearance to fly home
Your recommended timeline is confirmed during your Pre-Procedure Eye Exam.
– John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
– LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
– Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
– Midtown East / Midtown Manhattan
– Near Park, Lexington, or Third Avenue corridors
– Areas with easy subway or taxi access to East 56th Street
Our team can help you plan timing and logistics so your visit is smooth and predictable.
160 East 56th Street, Suite 301
New York, NY 10022
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Whether you’re coming from within NYC or out of town, our team can assist with scheduling and coordination around your visit.
If you’re considering permanent eye color change in New York City, the first step is a thorough medical Pre-Procedure Eye Exam with Dr. Movshovich. During your visit, you’ll complete diagnostics, review personalized color simulations, and learn whether keratopigmentation is a safe and appropriate option for your eyes.
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Safe and Permanent Eye Color Change with KERATO is now possible. With our experience in over 1800 cases, we deliver the most beautiful, natural, and aesthetically pleasing results. People from all over the world travel to KERATO practice because they trust our experience and love our results.
With the Keratopigmentation procedure, natural pigments of green, blue, and brown are available. Adjusted to your personal preference, the pigment is placed into the cornea, which is located in front of the iris, thus masking and permanently changing the color of your eyes.
Limited Procedure Credit Available
Tuesday, March 17th ONLY
We are offering an exclusive promotion for patients who choose any of our stunning green shades: Olive green 
Jade Aqua Green
Discount: $2,000 OFF your procedure * Offer Valid: only Tuesday, March 17th at KERATO NYC Office
Appointments are limited due to individualized surgical evaluations.
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