Christina: I had my eye surgery last night. As of this morning I’m 20/20 in both eyes, so quickly, like magic.

Please join the Rochester Eye & Laser Center in recognizing February as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)/Low Vision Awareness Month. Our goal is to help educate the public about the risk factors associated with AMD, along with the treatment options available.

In the not-so-distant future, a routine eye exam may have the ability to detect your risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. This may seem like a bold claim, but it has research to back it up, plus the support of Bill Gates and other investors, looking to develop an affordable and reliable test for the disease.