Dr. Kira Manusis, MD, is an ophthalmologist known for advanced cataract, cornea, and refractive eye surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE), where she serves as Director of the Center for Refractive Solutions and Co-Director of Cataract Surgery Services, and as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK), premium intraocular lenses, laser-assisted cataract surgery, astigmatism correction, and corneal transplantation, including DSAEK, along with complex anterior segment reconstruction.
Her clinical work is paired with a strong commitment to resident education and surgical training at NYEE. Dr. Manusis graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Biology from Brooklyn College (CUNY), earning honors such as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Honors Scholarship and the Salk Scholarship.
She received her medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine, completed an internal medicine internship at Cabrini Medical Center, and finished her ophthalmology residency at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. She then pursued subspecialty fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at the Harkness Eye Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she maintains hospital affiliations across the Mount Sinai Health System, including The Mount Sinai Hospital, NYEE, and Mount Sinai Queens. In her refractive cataract practice, she adopts modern technologies such as femtosecond-laser–assisted techniques and intraoperative aberrometry (ORA) to refine lens power selection and improve surgical precision, reflecting her interest in outcomes and patient-centered care.
Beyond surgery, she counsels patients on individualized options—from laser vision correction to lens-based refractive solutions—tailored to lifestyle and visual goals across different stages of life. Dr. Manusis is frequently featured in institutional education and public-facing materials and contributes to the growth of NYEE’s refractive offerings. Her profile highlights more than two decades in practice, with a reputation for handling high-risk and complex cataracts while teaching the next generation of surgeons. Patients value her careful explanations, focus on safety, and attention to visual quality, while colleagues cite her leadership in expanding refractive services at a historic eye hospital. Overall, her career blends academic teaching, subspecialty expertise in cornea and refractive surgery, and adoption of evidence-based innovations that help patients achieve better vision with thoughtful, individualized care.
