Five Eye Tips with Dr. Sandra Sieminski

Refractive surgery has optimized how we correct vision problems, offering alternatives to glasses and contact lenses. LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) are two of the most popular laser-based procedures.

Cataract surgery has long been a vital procedure for restoring vision, but traditional lenses come with limitations.

Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and frustrating. The feeling of dryness, irritation, and the constant urge to rub your eyes can interfere with daily activities. The OptiLight treatment offers a solution. It offers a new approach to managing dry eyes, particularly for those suffering from meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

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.

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.

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 York. This funding opportunity is underwritten by the Buffalo Eye Bank Foundation’s Vision Research Support Fund, administered by the UB Foundation on behalf of the Department of Ophthalmology.

Ross Eye Institute has partnered with Calspan Development & Construction to bring an unparalleled eye care practice to the town of Orchard Park. Constructing this new cutting-edge facility is an exciting advancement that will significantly benefit the Western New York Southern tier community.

Below is a list of the 2021-2022 Distinguished Lectures in Vision Science Series. Lectures in September- November 2021 will take place via zoom at 5 EST on Thursdays.

Bryce Stone’s struggles with sight began when he was just a preschooler. Familiar with the signs of vision loss because of a blind family member, Susan and Daniel Stone wanted to get the best diagnosis, treatment and support possible for their young son. They found John M. (Jack) Sullivan, MD, PhD, professor of ophthalmology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and staff physician at the VA Western New York Healthcare System.