When you have Custom LASIK with Contoura or the new Wavelight Plus treatment, your treatment is designed to be custom fit to your eye’s unique fingerprint. This results in the best vision possible with the least side effects. Not everyone is a candidate for custom treatments, which is why we also offer the standard-of-care, wavefront-optimized LASIK treatment (WFO). Both “versions” of LASIK have outstanding visual results. We will recommend the LASIK procedure that has the best chance of success for you. We don’t price the procedures differently to ensure your decision is purely based on what will work best for you!

Cataracts are a common eye condition where the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy over time, leading to blurry or dim vision. They often develop gradually with age and can make everyday activities like reading or driving more difficult. Cataracts are treatable, and early detection through routine eye exams can help manage symptoms and determine the right time for treatment.

LASIK provides immediate visual freedom, allowing you to wake up and see clearly without the daily hassle and irritation of glasses or contact lenses. Beyond the lifestyle convenience for sports and travel, it is a smart long-term investment that eliminates the recurring costs of eyewear while boosting your self-confidence. By permanently correcting your vision, LASIK reduces eye strain and opens doors to career opportunities in fields with strict vision requirements, such as aviation or law enforcement.

No matter your age, eye exams are essential for keeping your eyes healthy. Your Rochester ophthalmologist uses your eye exam to measure your eyes and determine your prescription.

You may undergo certain tests like refraction, checking the sharpness of your visual acuity, looking at how well your eyes are aligned, examining the structures of your eye with a slit lamp, or seeing the retina. Your eye doctor may also dilate your pupils to get a better view of the back of your eye and any inner structures.

You may also have the pressure inside your eye measured with a test called tonometry to determine if you have an eye condition like glaucoma. If the pressure inside your eye (called intraocular pressure) is elevated, this is often a sign of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a concerning eye condition that causes irreversible and permanent vision loss if left untreated.

How often you require eye exams may depend on factors like your age, family history, and health. If you need visual aids like glasses and contact lenses, you'll need to schedule annual eye exams with your ophthalmologist to ensure you receive an up-to-date prescription in Rochester. However, if you don't need these visual aids, your ophthalmologist will discuss an appropriate eye exam schedule. 

Once you turn 40, eye exams become more necessary, as this is when your risk of developing age-related eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration increases. You may need eye exams every one to two years at this point.

After turning 60, you'll need to have eye exams annually. Annual eye exams will ensure that if you have an age-related eye condition, it can be diagnosed quickly and potentially before vision loss has already occurred.

Routine eye exams are one of the best ways to protect your vision and overall eye health. Many serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma and cataracts, can develop without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. Regular exams allow your eye doctor at Clear Vision Center to detect these issues early and provide treatment before they lead to vision loss.