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Can I use my 2023 Flex Plan for LASIK?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Feb 25, 2023 11:55:06 AM

Are you ready to trade glasses or contact lenses for the freedom of LASIK vision correction – but not sure about your options for paying for it? Think about using your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) if your employer offers it.  

With an FSA, you can put part of your pre-tax earnings into this short-term, tax-free health savings account and use it for non-reimbursable medical expenses such as LASIK.

For 2023, participants may contribute up to an annual maximum of $3,050 for a HCFSA or LEX HCFSA, while lowering your taxable income, on your LASIK procedure Sounds like a win-win, ...

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Can you be too old to have LASIK?

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jan 17, 2023 10:22:00 AM

As people age, their eyesight may deteriorate. Factors such as genetics, environment, smoking, high blood pressure, and prolonged digital screen use can speed up this process.

Commonly, the lens in the eye becomes thicker ...

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Why You Should Invest in Your Eyesight

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jan 11, 2023 12:15:00 PM

How much would a blind man pay to restore his sight? I think for almost anyone, that answer would be: “everything I have.” It’s my mission, and the sacred pledge of every ophthalmologist, to preserve and protect the vision of our patients. When I have a patient who has lost vision due to something they could have avoided, it’s tragic and it saddens me. So let’s talk about how to keep any damage to your eyes from happening

Vision is without a doubt our most treasured sense. Protecting your vision is infinitely cheaper than trying to restore it. Preserving and protecting your vision requires some care, but fortunately, it’s not burdensome.

Care of Your Eyes 

One of the biggest risks of wearing contact lenses is corneal infection. Over 1 million emergency room visits in the ...

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