Dr. Nikola Ragusa, MD, FACS

​Glaucoma and Laser Cataract Specialist

Dr. Nikola Ragusa is a leading expert in glaucoma and a skilled laser cataract surgeon. He completed the prestigious seven-year program at CUNY Medical School, graduating with top honors and induction into Alpha Omega Alpha from Downstate School of Medicine. Dr. Ragusa served as Chief Resident during his ophthalmology residency at Northwell and as Chief Glaucoma Fellow at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and actively mentors doctors in training.

Dr. Ragsa is engaged in both academic and private practice environments. As a specialist in micro-incisional glaucoma surgery (MIGS), he has delivered lectures nationwide. His comprehensive eye care services offer tailored treatment options for each patient. Notably, he was among the first in the U.S. to offer innovative procedures such as Femto Laser Cataract Surgery, OMNI Canaloplasty, the Hydrus microstent, the Synergy Multifocal Extended Depth of Focus Lens, amongst others.

Dedicated to advancing ophthalmologic research, Dr. Ragusa has published numerous papers and served as the principal investigator on the phase 3 ARTEMIS Bimatoprost SR trial and the iCare Home tonometer study. He was also a sub-investigator for the Heidelberg Tomography Glaucoma Normative Database. With over a decade of clinical and surgical experience, he is one of the most experienced surgeons in the New York Metropolitan area.

Passionate about enhancing the patient-physician experience through technology, Dr. Ragusa offers treatments for a range of conditions, including cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disorders, pediatric ophthalmology, uveitis, and dry eye syndromes.