Laser Vision Correction Options in Buffalo and Western New York
Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare offers several vision correction options for adults in Buffalo and Western New York. Depending on prescription, corneal measurements, age, eye health, and visual goals, options may include LASIK, ZEISS SMILE, PRK/ASA, EVO ICL, or refractive lens exchange. No single procedure is appropriate for every patient, so the evaluation is designed to compare options and explain expected benefits, alternatives, recovery, and risks. Care is connected to Michael J. Endl, M.D. and Thomas R. Elmer, Jr., M.D., whose biographies describe their refractive procedure experience. Use this page as a neutral starting point, then follow the links to learn how each procedure differs.
| Option | How it works | Potential fit | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LASIK | A laser reshapes the cornea beneath a thin flap. | Adults with stable prescriptions and suitable corneal measurements | A flap is created, and not every cornea or prescription is suitable. |
| ZEISS SMILE | A small incision is used to remove a thin piece of corneal tissue. | Some patients with qualifying nearsightedness or astigmatism | Eligibility depends on prescription, device labeling, and examination findings. |
| PRK or ASA | The corneal surface is treated without creating a LASIK flap. | Some patients whose corneal or lifestyle factors make surface treatment preferable | Early recovery is generally slower than with LASIK. |
| EVO ICL | A prescription lens is placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens. | Some patients with qualifying prescriptions who are not ideal corneal-laser candidates | It is an intraocular procedure and requires suitable anatomy. |
| Refractive Lens Exchange | The natural lens is replaced with an intraocular lens. | Some adults with lens changes, presbyopia, or other age-related considerations | It is intraocular surgery and permanently removes the natural lens. |
Are you seeking less dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses? Take a look at LASIK! At Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare, you have access to a laser vision correction practice in the Buffalo area with two convenient locations in Amherst and Niagara Falls, NY. Here you’ll experience what state-of-the-art laser technology and a highly skilled surgical team can do for you.
Laser eye surgery is convenient and fast, requiring very little downtime. Most of our patients can resume most of their normal activities about 24 hours after surgery depending on the procedure. Plus, your insurance plan may cover all or part of a LASIK procedure. Locate your insurance card and call us today for more information!
As the most experienced laser eye surgeons in Western New York, we offer several procedures for diagnosing your vision problems and correcting your sight with LASIK laser eye surgery.
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LASIK
At Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare in the Buffalo area, you have access to several forms of LASIK including traditional and all-laser procedures.
ZEISS SMILE
This is NOT your parent’s LASIK! ZEISS SMILE is the newest most advanced laser vision correction procedure & it just arrived in Western New York.
ALL LASER LASIK
The precision of laser technology makes LASIK accessible to more patients than ever before!
CUSTOM TREATMENT
Conventional laser treatments strictly utilize your prescription when reshaping your cornea – but there is more to your eye than your prescription!
TRADITIONAL LASIK
Traditional LASIK is a trusted vision correction procedure with many benefits including fast visual recovery, little or no discomfort, lower risk of haze, glare and halos and many satisfied patients!
PRK/ASA
If LASIK is not an option for you, photorefractive keratectomy/advanced surface ablation (PRK/ASA) may be an option for vision correction.
EVO ICL
Are you tired of waking up and needing glasses or contact lenses to see? Now, there’s a new way to correct your vision called the EVO ICL. Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare in Buffalo, NY, is proud to bring this revolutionary new method of vision correction to our patients. The EVO ICL is here to change your life if you want crisp, clear vision.
BLENDED LASER VISION
If you are nearing your middle years, you may be experiencing the almost universal condition called “presbyopia.”
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