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 even 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.

I treat dry eye very aggressively, with the latest techniques, specifically LipiFlow®, which treats Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), the major cause of Dry Eye.

The New York Times wrote an article on the impact of vision loss on people. In "The Worst That Could Happen? Going Blind People Say," author Jane E. Brody states most Americans regard loss of their sight as the worst thing that could happen to them - over conditions like loss of a limb, memory, hearing, speech, or H.I.V./AIDS. These findings are a great reason to have regular eye exams.