For more than three decades, one name has remained synonymous with laser vision correction in the United States: Dello Russo Laser Vision. Founded by pioneering refractive surgeons and now operating across the New York–New Jersey–Connecticut region, the practice has become one of the most recognizable and trusted names in LASIK. With more than 200,000 vision correction procedures performed since the early 1990s, Dello Russo Laser Vision stands among the most experienced laser vision providers in the country.
But the practice's reputation is not built on volume alone. It stems from a legacy of innovation—one that stretches back to the earliest days of laser vision correction and continues today with artificial intelligence driven surgical technology.
A Legacy That Helped Shape Modern LASIK
Long before LASIK became a household name, the Dello Russo family was already helping shape the field of refractive surgery. In the early 1990s, Dr. Joseph Dello Russo was among the early ophthalmologists pioneering excimer laser technology for vision correction, even acquiring one of the earliest lasers used for refractive procedures.
The next generation continued that legacy. Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russowent on to become one of the most recognized LASIK surgeons in the country and performed the first bladeless LASIK procedure—an advancement that dramatically improved safety and precision in refractive surgery. The family-run practice has grown into what many consider the largest family-owned LASIK provider in the United States, with locations throughout the tri-state region.
Yet despite that growth, the core philosophy remains unchanged: combine surgical experience with the most advanced technology available.
The Next Evolution: AI-Powered LASIK
Today, the practice is entering a new chapter with the adoption of Alcon's WaveLight Plus platform, an advanced refractive system that incorporates artificial intelligence and ray-tracing technology.
Often described as AI-powered LASIK, the platform analyzes thousands of data points unique to each eye—mapping the entire optical pathway from the cornea to the retina. This allows surgeons to create an extraordinarily personalized treatment profile.
The result is a more precise refractive correction tailored to each patient's unique visual system.
For surgeons who have spent decades refining refractive surgery techniques, the integration of artificial intelligence represents a transformative leap forward.
"LASIK has always been about precision," says Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo. "Artificial intelligence simply allows us to take that precision to a completely new level."
Expanding the Frontier: EVO ICL
While LASIK remains the most widely known vision-correction procedure, it is not the best solution for every patient.
That is why Dello Russo Laser Vision has also become a leading provider of EVO ICL —a procedure that implants a microscopic lens inside the eye to correct vision without reshaping the cornea.
Often described as an "implantable contact lens," EVO ICL is particularly effective for patients with high myopia, thin corneas, and patients who are not ideal LASIK candidates. Unlike laser vision correction, the procedure is additive and reversible, making it an appealing option for many patients seeking alternatives to glasses or contact lenses.
At Dello Russo Laser Vision, EVO ICL procedures are performed in dedicated, state of the art surgical suites designed specifically for ophthalmic microsurgery—ensuring the same level of precision and sterility found in leading surgical centers worldwide.
A Patient Experience Built on Expertise
While technology has transformed refractive surgery, the most important factor remains, surgeon experience.
With nearly 200,000 procedures performed and decades of refractive surgery expertise, the Dello Russo team has trained surgeons, refined techniques, and helped advance the standards of modern LASIK.
Patients travel from across the country—and often internationally—to seek treatment at the practice's surgical centers.
For many, the appeal is simple: a combination of legacy experience and next-generation technology.
The Future of Vision Correction
As refractive surgery continues to evolve, the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced diagnostics, and implantable lens technologies is reshaping what is possible in ophthalmology. Practices like Dello Russo Laser Vision—those that helped build the field—are now helping lead its next era. From pioneering early laser vision correction to adopting AI-driven surgical platforms and advanced implantable lenses, the practice's story reflects the larger arc of refractive surgery itself. The mission, however, remains the same as it was decades ago: To give patients the freedom to see clearly. And for the thousands of patients who leave surgery each year seeing the world without glasses or contacts, that mission continues to come into focus.
