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Why come to The Ross?

It's simple: you'll see better here.

The Ira G. Ross Eye Institute, with three locations serving Buffalo and Western New York, is the place to turn for all your eye care needs. From trauma and injury to diseases and conditions, our team of highly trained professional ophthalmologists, eye doctors, and vision care experts can diagnose and treat a wide range of eye and vision issues.

Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive and modern care, not only with the use of new technologies but also through innovative approaches and techniques that deliver better outcomes for our patients. We are also involved with extensive research and education, helping to develop the next generation of eye care professionals and the latest methodologies that lead to improved results.

The loss of vision can happen due to health issues, disease, or injury. Many of these issues go beyond what can be addressed during the course of routine ophthalmic care. That’s why more than 48,000 patients visit The Ira G. Ross Eye Institute for eye care every year.

What We Do

A Tradition of Excellence in Comprehensive Eye Care

Optical & Frames

Our eye exams consist of an array of tests carried out by an eye care professional or specialist who examines your vision. Our eye care experts will check your eye health and vision and make the proper suggestions to get you seeing better.

Your eye wear affects how you see and also how you want to be seen by others. Our expert consultants can help you get set in glasses or contacts or even both.

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Contact Lens

Specialty contact lenses are complex and highly customized lenses specifically serving the need of those patients with a medical necessities. All specialty lens patients will have a training session with our technicians, who will demonstrate how to safely insert, remove, clean, and care for the lenses.

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Recent News from Ross Eye Institute

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2022-23 Distinguished Lectures in Vision Science Series

July 29, 2022

Below is a list of the 2022-23 Distinguished Lectures in Vision Science Series. All lectures will take place via zoom at 5pm – 6pm on Thursday.

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The Future Looks Clear with Vuity Eye Drops, the Solution to Age-Related Blurry Near Vision (Presbyopia)

May 10, 2022

If you find yourself using “cheaters”, or over the counter reading glasses, to read a book, see your computer screen, smartphone or simply read directions, your eyes are likely losing their ability to see clearly close up due to aging. This frustrating condition, called presbyopia, is a blurry reality for many people over the age…

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Announcing: Student Summer Research Fellowships in Eye and Vision Research at UB

February 18, 2022

Request For Proposals – Summer 2022 The Department of Ophthalmology of the University at Buffalo/The State University of New York (UB) is seeking to receive proposals from eligible trainees for research that has either immediate or potential application toward improving the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of eye disease, particularly as may benefit citizens residing in Western New…

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Our Locations

1176 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14209

P: 716-881-7900
F: 716-881-4349
Office Hours:
M-F 8a.m. - 4:30p.m.

3580 Sheridan Drive
Suite 150
Amherst, NY 14226

P: 716-881-7900
F: 716-833-4916
Office Hours:
M-F 8a.m. - 4:30p.m.

235 Windward Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127

P: 716-677-6500
F: 716-677-6507
Office Hours:
M-F 8a.m. - 4:30p.m.

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The Ross Eye Institute will offer on-site emergency eyecare for sun exposure at the Main Street location from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All patients will undergo an examination by a retina specialist.

For inquiries during the specified hours, please contact 716-881-7900.

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