
In 2015, she received the Castroviejo Award, the highest honor of the Cornea Society, for most outstanding contributions to cornea and external diseases of the eye. Cohen became a member of the American Ophthalmological Society. Cohen has published more than 275 papers in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as corneal infections, keratoconus, contact lens complications, and corneal transplants.
A nationally-renowned leader in her field, Dr. Cohen was the principal investigator for translational research at NYU Langone Medical Center aimed at increasing the use of the vaccine against herpes zoster/shingles, in accord with national approvals and recommendations. She was appointed professor of ophthalmology at NYU School of Medicine in 2010.


Cohen, MD, joined NYU Langone Medical Center after nearly three decades of distinguished service at Philadelphia’s prestigious Wills Eye Hospital and Jefferson Medical College.
