Flaum Eye Institute LASIK

I had LASIK eye surgery done last week. I had both eyes corrected for distance vision, as well as having astigmatisms in both eyes corrected. It was faster, easier and more pleasant than I could have imagined, and I am so glad I chose Flaum!
I started my journey by having consultations done at all the places offering laser surgery in Rochester (Roch Eye Assoc, Robbins and Flaum). Ten years ago I did the same thing, but because of my astigmatism, I was told my vision could not be corrected to ²⁰⁄₂₀. Technology has changed a lot in the last 5 yrs, so I was anxious to to see if things were different and if all the places would agree I could now be corrected. Everywhere I went I heard the same message that if you were not a good candidate they wouldn’t do the surgery. In my case, I was happy to hear the that my vision and astigmatism could be fully corrected with the lasers of today.
Ultimately what made me choose Flaum was their thoroughness. I attended an hour-​long seminar during which we watched a comprehensive Powerpoint presentation, heard from all their staff doctors, got to ask our own questions, and took a tour of the facility. After completing the seminar, I signed up for a 2-​hour personal consultation. The $ 100 fee was waived because I attended the seminar.
During the consultation, my eyes were dilated, and the size of my pupils were measured. In addition, they mapped the surface of my eye, did all the usual tests you have done at the eye doctor, and showed me the exact nature of my aberrations and explained what they would do to correct them. I thought the level of information presented to me was excellent.
I then told my primary care physician about my decision to have LASIK and when I told them I had chosen Dr. Scott MacRae at Flaum my doctor told me she was glad because he is hands down the best.
Every person I came into contact with was professional, thorough, patient, informative, etc. Someone at Flaum was always available to answer my questions, either by phone or by email. I felt very confident in their abilities and recommendations, and I was not disappointed. I could go on and on about my exact experience under the laser and during the first week of healing, but since that is very subjective I’ll leave off here. I highly recommend Flaum, but also recommend you do your research and check out all the places to find the one that feels best for you. Laser surgery is permanent, and you will have a relationship with the doctor and his staff for at least a year after, so making sure you are comfortable is really key!

Got my LASIK done here March 2013. A year later and I couldn’t be happier. It’s like I never wore glasses.
$ 100 for the initial consultation which lasts about an hour and a half and you will be told if you are a good candidate for LASIK or not. I have had friends who have been here after I recommended this place and some of them have been told they are not good candidates. They will not offer it if they don’t think you’ll benefit which is great. The consultation fee is subtracted from you surgery total if you do decide to get it done. They also hold regular seminars if you have questions about LASIK or just want information.
Everything from the initial consultation to the surgery the post op and the subsequent office visits have been very satisfying experiences and all staff members have been very welcoming attentive and helpful. Dr. McRae did a great job and has lived up to his reputation as one of the leading eye surgeons in the area. He was recommended to me by the chief of ophthalmology at the University of Rochester and Rochester General Hospital who I know through my profession and it was the right decision.
I will recommend them to anyone considering LASIK. This is the real deal. There’s just something about getting LASIK done at the mall with a Groupon that is wrong (LASIK MD I’m looking at you!)
On a side but related note… I love my new Ray Bans!