The University of Rochester Medical Center is probably the largest local resource in the Rochester area for lasik surgeons. Its website has a useful Find a Provider link to help you find eye surgeons who specialize in corneal surgery. Most of these surgeons are affiliated with the Strong Memorial Hospital. On the Find a Provider link, you should select Ophthalmology under specialty and Cornea/External Disease under subspecialty. You will then get a list of surgeons with their contact information. You can also check their medical credentials and find out who is accepting new patients. Outside of the University of Rochester, there are a few group and independent practices.

While it is essential to choose a surgeon based on their level of experience and ability to perform the latest procedures, lasik is an expensive proposition for most people. Lasik is considered cosmetic surgery, and is therefore not covered under most health insurance plans. You can check with your employer if you are eligible to pay for lasik with pre-tax dollars through Flexible Spending Accounts. Alternatively, most hospitals and practices offer payment installment schemes. The cost for conventional lasik surgery at Strong Memorial Hospitals refractive surgery center is $ 1,900 per eye. Custom lasik is more expensive, costing approximately $ 2,400 per eye. These fees include follow-up visits up to one year. There is no re-treatment cost if you need additional surgery after custom lasik; the cost for re-treatment after conventional lasik is $ 200.

Over 90 percent of people who have lasik surgery report improved vision after surgery. While lasik treats corneal refractive errors, it cannot treat the visual deficits that result from the natural aging process. Presbyopia is a loss in the ability of the eye to focus, and is caused by age-related changes to the lens of the eye.