Message from the CEO
I wish to personally welcome you to the Ira G. Ross Eye Institute. The Ross Eye Institute is committed to providing excellence in research, education and clinical care. Ross Eye is unique in the fact that it was formed in collaboration with U.B., the Olmsted Center for Sight, community groups, city and state government, physicians, patients, business partners, donors and volunteers in order to develop an institute that could provide the most advanced eye and vision care possible.
Originally opened in 2007, we have grown to become the most comprehensive eye center in the region, providing a full breadth of diagnostic testing services in addition to a medical staff of highly trained physicians representing every sub-specialty in ophthalmology. Our physicians and staff are committed to treating patients for routine vision care in addition to the most severe vision and eye problems. We welcome the opportunity to serve you, your family, and the entire Western New York community.
Great things can be accomplished by people with vision and courage working together. We just have to dream – and do.
James D. Reynolds, MD
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Our Facility
Ross Eye Institute is a state-of-the-art facility for multiple reasons. We are fully-equipped with imaging equipment include the latest OCT (optical coherence tomography) technology from Zeiss, the Cirrus OCT. Our software is quite advanced with Nerve Fiber Layer Analyzer for Glaucoma and High Definition imaging for the Retina. We also have Fundus photography, Fluorescein angiography, IOL Master, HRT, and a full Electrophysiology lab including Electroretinogram.
Our Downtown facility boasts 20 examination lanes, 3 waiting rooms with seating for over 40 people. We carry both Argon and Nd:Yag lasers. We inject Lucentis, Avastin, or steroids for macular degeneration, vein occlusions, and diabetic retinopathy. Our Northtowns location on Sheridan Drive in Amherst that boasts 4 examination lanes and various diagnostic testing equipment. Currently, we are planning the development of a third location in the Southtowns at 219 and 20A. Our physicians have sub-specialized at the most highly sought-after fellowships in the country, our physicians practice at our different facilities so they will bring their expertise to you, the patient.
New Patients
If you are a new patient to the Ross Eye institute, we encourage you to complete the New Patient Forms before your arrival to the facility. The forms are attached below. If your vision is not clear enough to write, we encourage that you print out this form and have someone help you fill it out before you come in.
During this initial exam, it is likely that your eyes will be dilated so the physician is able to perform a thorough examination. The initial appointment may take 2-3 hours depending on the testing required, we encourage that you bring a snack and/or reading material.
New Patient Forms
Emergencies
If you are an existing patient and you are experiencing new vision loss or severe ocular pain, you need to inform your doctor immediately. Additional symptoms that should be shared with your doctor include, multiple new flashes of light or new floaters, and new red eye following surgery. We have doctors on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Please call 716-881-7900. Our doctors will return your call within an hour and they will asses if and when you need to be seen.