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Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD

Accepting New Patients

(133 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Professional interests include: LASIK

100 Meridian Centre Boulevard Suite 125
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 273-2020

Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD is a cornea specialist in Rochester, NY specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD is affiliated with University of Rochester Medical Center and STRONG EYE CARE.

Office Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center

100 Meridian Centre Boulevard Suite 125
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 273-2020

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601 Elmwood Avenue Box 659
Rochester, NY 14642

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Some issues Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Scott M. MacRae, principal investigator, said that about 10 percent of people who wore hard contact lenses for more than 20 years might be at risk, even if they no longer wear hard lenses.”—"USING HARD CONTACTS MORE THAN 20 YEARS MAY HURT CORNEAS", Desert News, August 2022

“Dr. Scott M. MacRae, an ophthalmologist at the University of Rochester's Center for Visual Science, said that Vuity will work best for people with mild to moderate presbyopia.”—"Scientists make new discovery that may help prevent blindness", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , January 2022

“"For anybody who doesn't want to fiddle with reading glasses, this might be a really helpful alternative," said Dr. Scott M. MacRae, an ophthalmologist at the University of Rochester's Center for...”—"New Eye Drops Offer an Alternative to Reading Glasses", New York Times, December 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Rochester, NY during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
eye procedures	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2018

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Rochester, NY during 2019 were eye procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
excision	15
eye procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Rochester, NY during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
eye procedures	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Rochester, NY were eye procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

doctor visit	35
excision	15
eye procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	25

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He is certified by the Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (1981)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Rochester Medical Center

STRONG EYE CARE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 133 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Rochester, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Clerio Vision, Inc	$70,000 Lenses $70,000
Alcon Research Ltd	$2,034 $2,034
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$1,534 $1,534
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$677 Ophthalmic surgical adjuncts $15	Tecnis Multifocal family of 1-piece IOLs $14	$649
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$376 ReSTOR $38	$338
Other	$834 IOL $189	Optics $142	Non-Covered $129	VICTUS $114	VisuMax $49	Other $210

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$72,050
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,750
Food and Beverage	$1,654

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Scott M. Macrae, MD.

Clerio Vision, Inc

2021

$251,815.00

Physician Covered Recipient

CLASS B/CLERIO VISION OPTION PLAN

Biography

Dr. Scott Macrae is an eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) specialist. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests encompass LASIK. For his professional training, Dr. Macrae completed residency programs at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. He has received professional recognition including the following: Voted Best Doctors in America US News & World Reports; Awarded Best Paper of Multifocal- Accommodative Intraoccular Lens Session, ASCRS Annual Meeting; and Awarded Best Paper of Cataract- Intraocular Lens Session ASCRS Annual Meeting. Dr. Macrae is affiliated with the University of Rochester Medical Center. His practice in Rochester, NY is open to new patients as reported by University of Rochester Medical Center.