The Rochester Eye & Laser Team

When you have cataract surgery it marks the beginning of a whole new world of possibilities - from not needing to wear your glasses all the time, to being able to drive at night easily again. 

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment in the US. Because cataracts form slowly and over a long period of time, many people suffer from this condition without ever realizing it. Today, cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. And as the U.S. population ages, more than 30 million Americans are expected to have cataracts by the year 2020.

At Rochester Eye and Laser Center we are committed to patient education. This helps patients know what we will be doing during procedures and we make sure to answer all their questions.

It is quite common to have anxiety around an eye procedure and we want our patients to be calm and comfortable through each surgery, and education helps. 

The decision to have LASIK or any other vision correction procedure is a very personal one and there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration. The COVID-19 pandemic has just added one more layer of consideration to your vision journey. However, this again is a purely personal decision. Learn all the factors you should consider when choosing when to schedule your LASIK surgery.