If you are curious about LASIK vision correction, the first thing to determine is if you are a good candidate for the procedure and have the characteristics required for a good outcome. This is something that only an experienced ophthalmologist like Dr. Kenneth Lindahl at Rochester Eye and Laser Center can determine. There are many variables to consider, including your individual “eye anatomy,” which may or may not be suitable for LASIK. Dr. Lindahl offers free, no-obligation, no-risk LASIK Consultations to help you find out if LASIK is a good option for you. Here are a few things he will look ...

For many people under age 50, LASIK correction surgery is the vision improvement method of choice. But what about those on the other side of 50 -- the millions of “boomers” and “senior citizens” who want better vision so they can enjoy retirement even more? Is LASIK a good idea for them, too?  What are the advantages or drawbacks of LASIK after a certain age?