What is Monovision LASIK?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jul 12, 2022 12:18:16 PM

Are you considering LASIK surgery OVER age 45? Do you currently wear reading glasses, bifocals, or readers over your contact lenses for near work?

Many patients don't realize they will still need reading glasses after surgery. There is a way to reduce your dependence on near-vision glasses.

Monovision involves one eye laser-corrected for distance viewing, and the other eye is corrected for near viewing. Monovision is actually a misnomer since both eyes still work together when viewing distance and near.

What is presbyopia?

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A new FDA-approved Glaucoma treatment

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jul 1, 2022 12:25:08 PM

If you have Glaucoma, you know it can be a problem keeping your eye pressure in check.

Now there is a new FDA-approved treatment to help you...DURYSTA® implant - the first and only FDA-approved dissolvable ocular implant to reduce eye pressure in people with open-angle glaucoma or high eye pressure (ocular hypertension)

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What You Should and Shouldn’t Do After Your Cataract Surgery

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jun 23, 2022 3:38:43 PM

A cataract occurs when the natural lens in the eye -- which is normally clear -- becomes cloudy. This can distort your vision and make it difficult to read, drive, recognize people, watch TV, and much more. It’s a lot like looking through frosted glass or a window that has fogged up. 
 
If you notice any changes in your vision due to a cataract, you should schedule a visit with your eye doctor immediately. Some of the symptoms of a cataract include difficulty seeing at night, clouded or blurry vision, sensitivity to light, halos around lights, fading colors, and much more. 
 
In order to diagnose a cataract, your ...
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