Did you know that you can pay for medical expenses with pre-tax dollars? With an HSA (Health Savings Account, available to US taxpayers who enrolled in a high-deductible health plan) or an FSA (Flex Spending Account, often available as part of your employer’s benefits package), any funds you contribute are not subject to federal income tax.

 How Your Home Setup Affects Vision 

Ever catch yourself rubbing your eyes after a few hours under harsh ceiling lights? Or maybe you’ve found yourself squinting at your laptop in a dim room? You’re not imagining it; your home’s lighting has a big impact on how comfortable your eyes feel throughout the day. With a few simple tweaks, you can make your living space much more eye-friendly.

A frequent question we receive at Rochester Eye & Laser Center is, “Can LASIK vision correction eliminate the need for reading glasses?” The answer is both yes and no.

Let’s begin by reviewing what LASIK corrects. LASIK is most commonly chosen by patients to address refractive errors that impact their vision, either from childhood or developed over time. These conditions include:

- Myopia (nearsightedness): blurry distance vision

- Hyperopia (farsightedness): blurry near vision

- Astigmatism: distorted or blurry vision at all distances