FSA, the holidays and you: giving the gift of LASIK

Falling leaves, pumpkin pie and crisp air can only mean one thing: the holidays are right around the corner! Black Friday and food comas are at our doorsteps - the hustle and bustle of purchasing the perfect gifts as arrived! This time of year also signals the beginning of selecting employee benefits for the coming year, including Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. Why not plan to give yourself of someone you care about the gift of LASIK surgery using this benefit?

FSA is a great way to plan for medical/health procedures that may not be covered, or only partially covered, by your health insurance plan. This pre-tax portion of your salary can be used to cover the cost of LASIK surgery. At The Nielsen Eye Center, our Patient Advocates are happy to assist you in understanding the cost of the LASIK surgery that would work for you. We also offer many forms of financing, as well as some discounts, to fit your budgeting needs.

For people over the age of 40 who are considering laser vision correction, Monovision LASIK is one option. After the age of 40, we begin to lose the ability to focus, or accommodate, the lens of our eyes. This is not caused by disease or illness – it is just a natural part of the aging process.

When the ability to focus is lost, the eyes cannot adjust or focus images at different distances. This issue is called Presbyopia. Bifocal glasses are usually prescribed to correct this, enabling vision to be acceptable for both distance and near vision. Presbyopia can also be corrected with Monovision LASIK. In this laser procedure, one eye is corrected for distance and one eye for near vision. Typically, the eye that is corrected for distance is the dominant eye.

Dr. Steven A. Nielsen has performed over 25,000 successful LASIK surgery procedures. He and his staff offer the care and latest technology to ensure that you receive the best vision care available.