HOSPITAL CHIEFS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY • CORNEA FELLOWSHIP TRAINED

World-Class Surgical Leadership
40,000+ Procedures with Dedicated Surgeon Care

Laser vision correction is only as precise as the clinical judgment planning the ablation profile and calibrating every micron of energy. At Marano Eye Care, your vision is never entrusted to rotating per-diem contractors or retail technicians. Meet hospital chiefs of ophthalmology and university fellowship-trained cornea specialists who personally care for your sight from initial WaveScan mapping to final stabilization.

40,000+ Eye Surgeries Performed
15× NJ Monthly Top Doctor
2 Hospital Chief Appointments
100% Dedicated Surgeon Care
Dr. Matthew J. Marano, Jr., M.D., Chief of Ophthalmology
🏆 Castle Connolly Top Doctor • 15× NJ Top Doc
🏛️ Hospital Chief of Ophthalmology ⚡ Foundational NJ LASIK Pioneer ★ Castle Connolly Top Doctor Recipient 15 Consecutive Years NJ Top Doc

Dr. Matthew J. Marano, Jr., M.D.

Chief of Ophthalmology • Laser Vision Correction Pioneer • 30+ Years Leadership

Dr. Matthew J. Marano, Jr. is one of New Jersey's foundational refractive pioneers. When excimer laser technology was first approved in the United States, Dr. Marano was among the very first surgeons to introduce blade-free laser vision correction to New Jersey. Over three decades of clinical practice, he has personally performed over 40,000 ophthalmic microsurgical procedures and thousands of successful custom LASIK treatments.

Dr. Marano’s clinical leadership is recognized at the highest institutional levels. He serves as Chief of Ophthalmology at both Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (Ambulatory Care Center, Livingston) and Saint Michael's Medical Center (Newark). In recognition of his clinical excellence, surgical safety record, and peer esteem, Dr. Marano has been voted a New Jersey Top Doctor for 15 consecutive years in a row and is an honored recipient of the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award—representing the nation's top tier of medical specialists. As an active surgical proctor and peer educator, Dr. Marano continues to train and mentor regional ophthalmologists on advanced refractive techniques.

Hospital Leadership & Proctorship
  • ✓Chief of Ophthalmology: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston ACC)
  • ✓Chief of Ophthalmology: St. Michael's Medical Center (Newark)
  • ✓Surgical Proctor: Actively mentors regional eye surgeons in laser safety
Elite Honors & Board Standings
  • ✓Castle Connolly Top Doctor: Rigorously selected peer-nominated physician award
  • ✓15 Consecutive Years NJ Top Doc: Voted annually in NJ Monthly by fellow doctors
  • ✓Board-Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO Diplomate)
  • ✓Fellow: American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) & ASCRS
Dr. Sherief Raouf, M.D., Cornea & Refractive Specialist
UIC Cornea & Refractive Fellow
Cornea Subspecialist Wavefront Algorithm Specialist

Dr. Sherief Raouf, M.D.

Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery Specialist • Board Certified

Dr. Sherief Raouf completed advanced, highly selective fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the renowned Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary (UIC) in Chicago—widely recognized as one of the elite academic corneal training institutions in North America. Cornea fellowship training represents the absolute pinnacle of refractive surgical education.

Dr. Raouf specializes in advanced corneal diagnostics and custom wavefront-guided laser vision correction. He applies digital precision to correcting severe astigmatism, complex prescriptions, and thin corneas. His surgical philosophy pairs clinical mastery with attentive personal care to ensure every patient achieves their sharpest, most vibrant vision.

Elite Academic Subspecialty
  • ✓Cornea Fellowship: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary (UIC Eye Center)
  • ✓Custom Aberrometry: CustomVue wavefront vector planning specialist
  • ✓Tomography Mastery: Pentacam elevation and pachymetry mapping
Board Certification & Standings
  • ✓Board-Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology (Diplomate)
  • ✓Active Fellow: American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
  • ✓Society Member: The Cornea Society & American Academy of Ophthalmology
PATIENT ADVOCACY • CLINICAL VETTING GUIDE

5 Critical Questions to Ask Your LASIK Surgeon

Laser vision correction is a permanent optical procedure. Before committing to surgery anywhere—even with us—ask these five diagnostic questions to instantly expose commercial retail mill shortcuts.

🚩 High-Volume Retail Mill Shortcut

You are evaluated by sales counselors and per-diem optometrists. You meet an unfamiliar, rotating contract surgeon for barely 90 seconds while already positioned on the laser bed.

✓ The Marano Clinical Standard

Direct Surgeon Continuity. Dr. Marano or Dr. Raouf personally reviews your 3D eye scans, designs your customized treatment, operates the dual lasers, and conducts your follow-up checkups.

Why This Matters to Your Eyes: A surgeon who hasn't examined your ocular history or verified your corneal topography in person cannot anticipate subtle biological healing variations or custom pupil dynamics.
🚩 High-Volume Retail Mill Shortcut

Advertising low "$250 to $499 per eye" rates that apply only to outdated, non-customized 1990s treatments. True wavefront custom mapping and blade-free lasers add thousands in surprise fees.

✓ The Marano Clinical Standard

100% Transparent All-Inclusive Standard. We never perform antiquated standard LASIK. Every procedure includes CustomVue 3D WaveScan digital mapping, blade-free femtosecond laser flap creation, and comprehensive follow-up care.

Why This Matters to Your Eyes: Standard procedures only treat basic prescriptions while ignoring microscopic surface imperfections, which can cause night glare, halos, and washed-out contrast.
🚩 High-Volume Retail Mill Shortcut

Older lasers rely only on the patient staring at a blinking light. If your eye moves or subtly shifts when lying down, laser pulses can land off-center and cause distorted vision.

✓ The Marano Clinical Standard

Automated 3D Iris Registration at 60 Hz. The STAR S4 IR excimer tracks eye position in all dimensions. If your eye deviates even a fraction of a millimeter, the laser pauses instantly and resumes seamlessly.

Why This Matters to Your Eyes: When you lie flat, your eye naturally rotates slightly. 3D Iris tracking compensates for this subtle movement in real time, making sure every laser pulse lands in the exact right spot.
🚩 High-Volume Retail Mill Shortcut

Reusing sterilization packs or processing multiple patients back-to-back with minimal turnover in non-regulated strip-mall laser rooms to maintain high patient volume per hour.

✓ The Marano Clinical Standard

Hospital-Grade Surgical Cleanroom Protocols. Operates in our climate-controlled surgical suites with dedicated single-use sterile instrumentation for every eye and positive-pressure HEPA filtration.

Why This Matters to Your Eyes: Strict sterility prevents complications and eye infections. Hospital-grade cleanroom protocols are the single most important factor in fast, complication-free healing.
🚩 High-Volume Retail Mill Shortcut

National chains often cite generalized corporate enhancement rates while churning through high per-diem turnover. Retreatment rates at commercial mills frequently exceed 6% to 10%.

✓ The Marano Clinical Standard

Sub-1% Enhancement Rate. Across more than 40,000 surgical procedures and 30+ years in New Jersey, over 98% of Marano patients achieve 20/20 visual acuity or better without needing retreatment. We do not bundle deceptive "lifetime free warranty" gimmicks into our initial fees; should an enhancement ever be desired or clinically indicated in the future, it is provided as a transparent, fee-based procedure.

Why This Matters to Your Eyes: Getting it right the first time protects the eye's natural strength and avoids the stress of needing touch-up procedures later.
HOSPITAL STANDARDS • CLIMATE-CONTROLLED HEPA SUITE

Hospital-Grade Surgical Cleanrooms

Laser vision correction demands strict temperature and humidity control. The moisture level of your eye must remain completely stable throughout treatment. Unlike strip-mall clinics, Marano Eye Care operates within dedicated hospital-grade, climate-controlled surgical suites.

  • ✦ Positive-Pressure Laminar Air Flow: Continuous HEPA filtration keeps the surgical air ultra-pure, protecting your eyes throughout the procedure.
  • ✦ Thermal & Humidity Regulation: Room air is locked at 68°F and 40% humidity to prevent eye dryness while the laser is active.
  • ✦ Dual-Laser Platform on Site: Johnson & Johnson STAR S4 IR 193nm Cold Excimer paired with high-speed iFS blade-free femtosecond laser.
Cooperman Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center
Suite 209 • 200 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Executive Flagship Surgery Center

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Take the first step toward permanent visual clarity. Schedule your comprehensive, complimentary consultation to review your custom 3D WaveScan aberrometry map with your operating surgeon.

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