Education
Dr. Chynn was an undergraduate at Dartmouth College and attended medical school at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons (typically ranked the #1 medical school in New York State). He completed his residency at the world-famous Harvard University’s Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, where he was on the teaching faculty of Harvard Medical School.
After Harvard, Dr. Chynn could have gone out and performed refractive surgery (like many doctors in NYC who never completed a fellowship). Instead, he chose to spend an additional year completing a full fellowship in Corneal Transplantation & Refractive Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, under George Waring, MD, who introduced RK and LASIK to the US.
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Based on 574 reviews
Park Avenue LASEK
4.8
Albert
16:03 30 Sep 26
I had keratoconus and poor vision. After lasek and cross linking, I am seeing 20/25! Dr Chynn is a very dedicated man!
Mali Parsapour
19:40 29 Sep 26
D.Chynn is best doctor ever
Boonsong Chalumporn
21:52 28 Sep 26
The best thing to do
With Thanks, from London
13:00 26 Sep 26
This is a slightly unusual review; while I was not ever a patient at the Park Avenue LASEK facility, Dr. Chynn provided expert guidance for my ocular health in 2026.Let me explain. Back in 2000, I was one of the first patients at Sol Moscot Laser Vision, operating at 14th Street. Dr. Chynn became attached to that practice around that time.Being one of the first-ever NYC LASIK patients, I was absolutely THRILLED with my results. I enjoyed clear, brilliant vision for decades without glasses or contacts.Now, in 2026, like so many people getting on, I developed cataracts. One of the issues plaguing past LASIK patients needing cataract surgery is the lack of pre-operative records to ensure a satisfactory outcome.Remembering the IWant2020.com web address associated with Sol Moscot Laser Vision, I contacted Park Avenue LASEK (who inherited that domain name) to try and locate my old patient records of 2000. Naturally, they had been shredded as they were only kept on file for seven years. Although he did not remember me, Dr. Chynn personally e-mailed to follow up on my initial enquiry regarding my old records, and provided sound advice on moving forward without them.Dr. Chynn demonstrates commitment and a clear passion regarding eye concerns; his prompt expert advice shaped my cataract treatment plan, and I am now enjoying a fine result, post-cataract surgery. His personal outreach, and demonstration of care, is exemplary. Thank you so much, Dr. Chynn.
isbelia57
14:49 23 Sep 26
Convenient location, near transit hub. Had a good consultation and was made feel comfortable about the procedure. Staff was friendly.
Claire Huang
15:59 18 Sep 26
It was a great experience, I had ortho k for 10 years and the surgery itself was seamless and not painful at all. Highly recommend!
Kai
01:10 14 Sep 26
Doc is a nice guy and helped me out
Lorenzo Lopez
19:39 09 Sep 26
Dr Chynn was great, thank you for the orb scan!
Johanna Rivera
17:34 03 Sep 26
Dr Chubb has been amazing in treating my dry eyes and myopia! His staff are awesome and I’m so happy highly recommend
Annie M Gomez
23:07 19 Aug 26
Dr chynn showed me how he can get rid of my readers by just lasering my left eye and not my right eye, which would also be half price, and I would be less nervous. And my recovery would be quicker. He will also accept medical insurance as partial payment:)
Paarth Patel
02:05 14 Aug 26
I had an amazing experience at Park Avenue LASEK. The entire staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the whole process. They made me feel comfortable and answered all of my questions before and after the procedure.The surgery itself was surprisingly quick and easy, and the entire experience was much smoother than I expected. Most importantly, my vision is amazing, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I’m extremely grateful to the entire team at Park Avenue LASEK and would highly recommend them to anyone considering vision correction!
Mikhail Pletnev
19:56 11 Aug 26
Dr Chynn is a nice guy and helped me out
Alvin Witter
14:31 10 Aug 26
I went to Park ave Lasek for a consultation, Dr chynn diagnosed me with Keratoconus. He was able to do cross linking and Lasek procedure now I can see 20/20.
Gisellys (Gigi)
18:27 06 Aug 26
Enjoying my result! Seeing better than glasses and contact. I have not used them since my surgery
Milena Patricia Pájaro Urbina
15:57 05 Aug 26
Before LASEK, my precription was -3.75 in both eyes. After my surgery, my vision improved so much! Im seeing 20/20. LASEK is safer, non-cutting. No dry eyes, no halos, no night glare, no flap.
David Ahmad
19:31 03 Aug 26
Dr Chynn was a nice guy and helped me out
alex harris
17:36 03 Aug 26
He was a nice guy and did me a solid
DJOMANA BENALLOU
17:14 03 Aug 26
I’m happy! Cool
Parent Association of PS 139Q
20:31 02 Aug 26
He was very nice
David Rydzewski
19:38 27 Jul 26
Amazing staff and Dr Chynn is the most experienced eye doctor when it comes to LASEK, one month later now I see 20/15 vision, I highly suggest everyone going to see him for the free consultation.
Telina Shows
16:10 24 Jul 26
Hi. My name is Telina Shows. I would like to say that Park Avenue Lasek was very nice and had great customer service. Thank you for your service.
M PHILLIPS
19:27 20 Jul 26
It's been two months since my epiLASEK surgery with Dr. Chynn and I'm really happy with the results: better than 20/20 vision and my close up screen vision is still perfect.I had a straightforward case of myopia (-1.5) and I can now go cycling in the rain, see how truly dirty my shower is, and I never have to shop for glasses again.I'm a software engineer so I was a little worried that improving my distance vision would come at the cost of my close up vision. But my vision when I'm staring at a screen all day has remained perfect. I was also worried about the possibility of dry eye, and only experienced it briefly for the first few weeks after the surgery.I got the comfort package so I was very relaxed during the procedure. The surgery itself is actually no big deal. I had to look at a flashing light for 10 seconds in one eye and 15 in the other. If you can follow instructions diligently, you'll get a great outcome.I'm the type of person who does extensive research before buying anything expensive. In my view, the vacuum-assisted epiLASEK surgery that Dr. Chynn offers is simply superior, and worth the extra cost. The trade off compared to regular LASIK seems to be recovery time; for me, the cost of keeping my eyes closed a few extra days during recovery is worth having the best vision I can get for many years to come.What's nice is the price transparency and I like that there are several options to help reduce the cost. You can go on the website and download the pricing form to see exactly how the cost of your surgery will be calculated. Pricing feels very fair, unlike most LASIK places.I admire that Dr. Chynn does things his own way and is focused on the very best outcomes for patients. I feel fortunate to have found Park Avenue LASEK. In particular, I appreciate the clear and detailed aftercare instructions, cautious follow-up exams, and systematic regimens to minimize side effects like MGD.Dr. D., Constantin, and Britney have been handling my follow up appointments and they have been great. It's been really satisfying to see my vision improve with every visit. 10/10
William Clark
20:43 17 Jul 26
He is a nice guy and helped me out a lot:)
Sadik Dost
18:30 14 Jul 26
Dr Chynn was very nice and helped me out for free
nathan d
02:11 09 Jul 26
I had astigmatism and Dr. Chynn and his friendly staff helped reassure me that everything worked out great. I'm seeing better than with glasses.
MARY MURPHY
19:15 01 Jul 26
I had an extreme prescription before getting LASEK surgery and it improved not even a week after surgery. LASEK is a safer, no cutting. No dry eyes, no halos, no night glare. You should choose Dr Chynn and Park Avenue Lasek for your laser eye surgery
dayan simeoli
17:24 24 Jun 26
Very professional staff and very clean office. I’m so happy with the results of my surgery. I can read!!!! I highly recommend Dr. Chynn
Gisellys Alvarez-Pena
16:04 24 Jun 26
I had an extreme prescription, unable to receive LASIK treatment. Dr. Chynn was the only doctor in the tri-state area able to treat my type of condition.
Sahil Malhotra
17:59 15 Jun 26
Great place! I came in for a free LASEK consultation today and they did a great job. They measured my vision and checked the thickness of my cornea to check for any underlying issues. Highly recommend
Stanley Rosario
21:44 10 Jun 26
Helpful experience and had amazing advice 10/10
Mirlinda Mirzo
18:31 04 Jun 26
I have nystagmus and no other doctor could help me. Dr Chynn helped me. my vision is so much better after getting Lasek without glasses or contacts. very happy, highly recommend
Zohaib Farrukh
22:24 03 Jun 26
Ambrosia
17:59 03 Jun 26
Really nice friendly understanding not complicatedWent everywhere to try to get diagnose he was the only one that could doNow I know ! Appreciate it
M and r
04:46 25 May 26
Eh mid.
Noreen Ahsan
21:26 12 May 26
Thanks for the topographic scan
Vielka JC
13:57 11 May 26
I decided to leave a review because I saw a few people saying "fake 5 stars reviews" and I am too grateful to let that slide. I had my surgery 11 years ago, June or July of 2015. I still have great vision and no complaints about surgery. This surgery was the best decision I've ever made.
jacee j
15:30 07 May 26
Timothy Moses
18:22 06 May 26
I appreciated getting an orb scan and looking at options for someone with thin corneas.
Derrell Busby
14:34 05 May 26
Great place wonderful experience
Sahil kapoor
18:07 22 Apr 26
Excited for my consult today for noncutting lasek since they said i have thin corneas at another center. I appreciate them being thorough and giving me a complimentary orbscan
Nancy P
21:18 09 Apr 26
Tejasvi Anumukonda
19:41 09 Apr 26
Terrible wait time. The doctor doesnt even acknowledge you sitting in an open room for an hour.But otherwise it’s good.
Sara Snyder
16:04 09 Apr 26
Dr. Chynn is truly exceptional—brilliant, precise, and an absolute expert in his field. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, professional, and thoughtfully handled.I chose him for his deep experience with Asian eyes, and his expertise is undeniable. He understands the nuance and delivers results that feel both natural and highly refined.The non-cutting approach made the procedure far less intimidating, and recovery has been incredibly manageable. I’m beyond happy with my decision—he is genuinely one of the best at what he does!
Diet Quintana
17:23 30 Mar 26
The service was excellent and the staff made everything easy and comfortable. Highly recommend! Had my Orbscan done here
Juan Roman
04:31 25 Mar 26
Dr. Emil Chynn is a very nice Dr and treated me with upmost respect
Morris Buttermaker
01:54 25 Mar 26
Made me feel comfortable & explained the whole procedure. Highly recommended.
Jerron Wesley
19:01 24 Mar 26
He's a nice guy
Danny
17:01 24 Mar 26
Dr Chynn was very kind to me😃👍
Veronica Adeniji
21:09 23 Mar 26
Dr Chynn was very kind and gave me some free new things that were his mom's when she died:)
Keren Aquino
17:39 10 Feb 26
I went for a LASIK consultation at Diamond Vision but was diagnosed with Keratoconus. They didn’t bother referring me to a cornea surgeon; they just said it wasn’t safe to do LASIKI googled & found that Dr Chynn is the only surgeon adding LASEK to CXL, so I’d see better afterwards, instead of only “not worse”He accepted my insurance for the CXL & I had to pay a few thousand dollars for his special noncutting LASEK procedure. But I thought it was worth that to see betterNow 2 months after my surgery, I’m seeing even better than I was in glasses or contacts!Anyone who has KC & needs CXL, or anyone who can’t get LASIK should see Dr Chynn. So you can meet your desire to see BETTER, instead of just “not worse”
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I had keratoconus and poor vision. After lasek and cross linking, I am seeing 20/25! Dr Chynn is a very dedicated man!
Albert
16:03 30 Sep 26
D.Chynn is best doctor ever
Mali P.
19:40 29 Sep 26
The best thing to do
Boonsong C.
21:52 28 Sep 26
This is a slightly unusual review; while I was not ever a patient at the Park Avenue LASEK facility, Dr. Chynn provided expert guidance for my ocular health in 2026.Let me explain. Back in 2000, I was one of the first patients at Sol Moscot Laser Vision, operating at 14th Street. Dr. Chynn became attached to that practice around that time.Being one of the first-ever NYC LASIK patients, I was absolutely THRILLED with my results. I enjoyed clear, brilliant vision for decades without glasses or contacts.Now, in 2026, like so many people getting on, I developed cataracts. One of the issues plaguing past LASIK patients needing cataract surgery is the lack of pre-operative records to ensure a satisfactory outcome.Remembering the IWant2020.com web address associated with Sol Moscot Laser Vision, I contacted Park Avenue LASEK (who inherited that domain name) to try and locate my old patient records of 2000. Naturally, they had been shredded as they were only kept on file for seven years. Although he did not remember me, Dr. Chynn personally e-mailed to follow up on my initial enquiry regarding my old records, and provided sound advice on moving forward without them.Dr. Chynn demonstrates commitment and a clear passion regarding eye concerns; his prompt expert advice shaped my cataract treatment plan, and I am now enjoying a fine result, post-cataract surgery. His personal outreach, and demonstration of care, is exemplary. Thank you so much, Dr. Chynn.
With Thanks, from L.
13:00 26 Sep 26
Convenient location, near transit hub. Had a good consultation and was made feel comfortable about the procedure. Staff was friendly.
isbelia57
14:49 23 Sep 26
It was a great experience, I had ortho k for 10 years and the surgery itself was seamless and not painful at all. Highly recommend!
Claire H.
15:59 18 Sep 26
Doc is a nice guy and helped me out
Kai
01:10 14 Sep 26
Dr Chynn was great, thank you for the orb scan!
Lorenzo L.
19:39 09 Sep 26
Dr Chubb has been amazing in treating my dry eyes and myopia! His staff are awesome and I’m so happy highly recommend
Johanna R.
17:34 03 Sep 26
Dr chynn showed me how he can get rid of my readers by just lasering my left eye and not my right eye, which would also be half price, and I would be less nervous. And my recovery would be quicker. He will also accept medical insurance as partial payment:)
Annie M G.
23:07 19 Aug 26
I had an amazing experience at Park Avenue LASEK. The entire staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the whole process. They made me feel comfortable and answered all of my questions before and after the procedure.The surgery itself was surprisingly quick and easy, and the entire experience was much smoother than I expected. Most importantly, my vision is amazing, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I’m extremely grateful to the entire team at Park Avenue LASEK and would highly recommend them to anyone considering vision correction!
Paarth P.
02:05 14 Aug 26
Dr Chynn is a nice guy and helped me out
Mikhail P.
19:56 11 Aug 26
I went to Park ave Lasek for a consultation, Dr chynn diagnosed me with Keratoconus. He was able to do cross linking and Lasek procedure now I can see 20/20.
Alvin W.
14:31 10 Aug 26
Enjoying my result! Seeing better than glasses and contact. I have not used them since my surgery
Gisellys (.
18:27 06 Aug 26
Before LASEK, my precription was -3.75 in both eyes. After my surgery, my vision improved so much! Im seeing 20/20. LASEK is safer, non-cutting. No dry eyes, no halos, no night glare, no flap.
Milena Patricia Pájaro U.
15:57 05 Aug 26
Dr Chynn was a nice guy and helped me out
David A.
19:31 03 Aug 26
He was a nice guy and did me a solid
alex H.
17:36 03 Aug 26
I’m happy! Cool
DJOMANA B.
17:14 03 Aug 26
He was very nice
Parent Association of PS 1.
20:31 02 Aug 26
Amazing staff and Dr Chynn is the most experienced eye doctor when it comes to LASEK, one month later now I see 20/15 vision, I highly suggest everyone going to see him for the free consultation.
David R.
19:38 27 Jul 26
Hi. My name is Telina Shows. I would like to say that Park Avenue Lasek was very nice and had great customer service. Thank you for your service.
Telina S.
16:10 24 Jul 26
It's been two months since my epiLASEK surgery with Dr. Chynn and I'm really happy with the results: better than 20/20 vision and my close up screen vision is still perfect.I had a straightforward case of myopia (-1.5) and I can now go cycling in the rain, see how truly dirty my shower is, and I never have to shop for glasses again.I'm a software engineer so I was a little worried that improving my distance vision would come at the cost of my close up vision. But my vision when I'm staring at a screen all day has remained perfect. I was also worried about the possibility of dry eye, and only experienced it briefly for the first few weeks after the surgery.I got the comfort package so I was very relaxed during the procedure. The surgery itself is actually no big deal. I had to look at a flashing light for 10 seconds in one eye and 15 in the other. If you can follow instructions diligently, you'll get a great outcome.I'm the type of person who does extensive research before buying anything expensive. In my view, the vacuum-assisted epiLASEK surgery that Dr. Chynn offers is simply superior, and worth the extra cost. The trade off compared to regular LASIK seems to be recovery time; for me, the cost of keeping my eyes closed a few extra days during recovery is worth having the best vision I can get for many years to come.What's nice is the price transparency and I like that there are several options to help reduce the cost. You can go on the website and download the pricing form to see exactly how the cost of your surgery will be calculated. Pricing feels very fair, unlike most LASIK places.I admire that Dr. Chynn does things his own way and is focused on the very best outcomes for patients. I feel fortunate to have found Park Avenue LASEK. In particular, I appreciate the clear and detailed aftercare instructions, cautious follow-up exams, and systematic regimens to minimize side effects like MGD.Dr. D., Constantin, and Britney have been handling my follow up appointments and they have been great. It's been really satisfying to see my vision improve with every visit. 10/10
M P.
19:27 20 Jul 26
He is a nice guy and helped me out a lot:)
William C.
20:43 17 Jul 26
Dr Chynn was very nice and helped me out for free
Sadik D.
18:30 14 Jul 26
I had astigmatism and Dr. Chynn and his friendly staff helped reassure me that everything worked out great. I'm seeing better than with glasses.
nathan d
02:11 09 Jul 26
I had an extreme prescription before getting LASEK surgery and it improved not even a week after surgery. LASEK is a safer, no cutting. No dry eyes, no halos, no night glare. You should choose Dr Chynn and Park Avenue Lasek for your laser eye surgery
MARY M.
19:15 01 Jul 26
Very professional staff and very clean office. I’m so happy with the results of my surgery. I can read!!!! I highly recommend Dr. Chynn
dayan S.
17:24 24 Jun 26
I had an extreme prescription, unable to receive LASIK treatment. Dr. Chynn was the only doctor in the tri-state area able to treat my type of condition.
Gisellys A.
16:04 24 Jun 26
Great place! I came in for a free LASEK consultation today and they did a great job. They measured my vision and checked the thickness of my cornea to check for any underlying issues. Highly recommend
Sahil M.
17:59 15 Jun 26
Helpful experience and had amazing advice 10/10
Stanley R.
21:44 10 Jun 26
I have nystagmus and no other doctor could help me. Dr Chynn helped me. my vision is so much better after getting Lasek without glasses or contacts. very happy, highly recommend
Mirlinda M.
18:31 04 Jun 26
Zohaib F.
22:24 03 Jun 26
Really nice friendly understanding not complicatedWent everywhere to try to get diagnose he was the only one that could doNow I know ! Appreciate it
Ambrosia
17:59 03 Jun 26
Thanks for the topographic scan
Noreen A.
21:26 12 May 26
I decided to leave a review because I saw a few people saying "fake 5 stars reviews" and I am too grateful to let that slide. I had my surgery 11 years ago, June or July of 2015. I still have great vision and no complaints about surgery. This surgery was the best decision I've ever made.
Vielka J.
13:57 11 May 26
jacee j
15:30 07 May 26
I appreciated getting an orb scan and looking at options for someone with thin corneas.
Timothy M.
18:22 06 May 26
Great place wonderful experience
Derrell B.
14:34 05 May 26
Excited for my consult today for noncutting lasek since they said i have thin corneas at another center. I appreciate them being thorough and giving me a complimentary orbscan
Sahil K.
18:07 22 Apr 26
Nancy P
21:18 09 Apr 26
Dr. Chynn is truly exceptional—brilliant, precise, and an absolute expert in his field. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, professional, and thoughtfully handled.I chose him for his deep experience with Asian eyes, and his expertise is undeniable. He understands the nuance and delivers results that feel both natural and highly refined.The non-cutting approach made the procedure far less intimidating, and recovery has been incredibly manageable. I’m beyond happy with my decision—he is genuinely one of the best at what he does!
Sara S.
16:04 09 Apr 26
The service was excellent and the staff made everything easy and comfortable. Highly recommend! Had my Orbscan done here
Diet Q.
17:23 30 Mar 26
Dr. Emil Chynn is a very nice Dr and treated me with upmost respect
Juan R.
04:31 25 Mar 26
Made me feel comfortable & explained the whole procedure. Highly recommended.
Morris B.
01:54 25 Mar 26
He's a nice guy
Jerron W.
19:01 24 Mar 26
Dr Chynn was very kind to me😃👍
Danny
17:01 24 Mar 26
Dr Chynn was very kind and gave me some free new things that were his mom's when she died:)
Veronica A.
21:09 23 Mar 26
I went for a LASIK consultation at Diamond Vision but was diagnosed with Keratoconus. They didn’t bother referring me to a cornea surgeon; they just said it wasn’t safe to do LASIKI googled & found that Dr Chynn is the only surgeon adding LASEK to CXL, so I’d see better afterwards, instead of only “not worse”He accepted my insurance for the CXL & I had to pay a few thousand dollars for his special noncutting LASEK procedure. But I thought it was worth that to see betterNow 2 months after my surgery, I’m seeing even better than I was in glasses or contacts!Anyone who has KC & needs CXL, or anyone who can’t get LASIK should see Dr Chynn. So you can meet your desire to see BETTER, instead of just “not worse”
Keren A.
17:39 10 Feb 26
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