If you are ready to reduce your dependence on your glasses or contacts, take a look at LASIK! Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare offers you access to one of the safest, most experienced laser eye surgery surgery centers in the Buffalo area with two convenient locations in Amherst and Niagara Falls, NY. Our practice was the first to perform LASIK eye surgery in Western New York., and all of our surgeons are board-certified. Here, you’ll experience what state-of-the-art laser technology and a highly-skilled surgical team can do for you.
Schedule NowWith the latest advances in laser refractive surgery, a multitude of ophthalmic conditions including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, can be treated with LASIK eye surgery. At Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare, you have access to several forms of LASIK, including traditional and all-laser procedures. If you are over 18 years of age and have not had a significant change in your prescription in the past year, you may be a candidate!
Astigmatism is a very common condition, and our precision lasers used for LASIK surgery can be programmed to reshape the cornea and eliminate vision problems caused by astigmatism, eliminating vision problems caused by astigmatism. Generally, an astigmatism that does not exceed 5.0 diopters can be fully corrected through LASIK. More severe astigmatism may also be treatable with laser eye surgery.
For the right candidates, LASIK surgery can provide an excellent way to reverse the effects of farsightedness (myopia) and nearsightedness restoring a patient’s vision.
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Our mission is your vision and we strive to provide top-notch eye care care in a comfortable, professional atmosphere. All of our surgeons are board-certified ophthalmologists and are experts in their field. Our world-class facility offers the best technology in LASIK Eye Surgery including 4 Lasers and blade-free treatment options.
Request a LASIK EvaluationLASIK eye surgery is an investment in yourself. You will save money over time by having the procedure. More importantly, you gain freedom from glasses and contacts. Advertised costs for LASIK vary widely; don’t be duped by bargain offers at low low prices. As with most medical procedures, you pay for the quality of your surgeon, their experience, and the technology available.
Dr. Fichte is the founding partner of Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare, with a lifelong interest in cataract & laser eye surgery. An FDA clinical trial investigator for the original diffractive multifocal intraocular lens studies, he then studied laser eye surgery in Berlin, Germany. Subsequently, he co-founded the Ultra-lase Refractive Laser Eye Centers in England. Upon FDA approval in the US, he was the first to perform PRK and Lasik surgery in upstate NY and has performed countless thousands of laser eye surgeries.
Request a LASIK EvaluationDr. Endl is a partner at Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare. He is also head of ophthalmology at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY and is the Medical Director of the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York in Amherst. He is an FDA clinical trial investigator and has presented peer-reviewed papers at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) annually since 2001.
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Dr. Endl is a partner at Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare. He is also head of ophthalmology at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in Niagara Falls, NY and is the Medical Director of the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York in Amherst. He is an FDA clinical trial investigator and has presented peer-reviewed papers at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) annually since 2001.
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Dr. Elmer became a Partner in Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare in 2006, and President of the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Niagara in 2015. He received a double major in Biology and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and earned his M.D. degree back home at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. Following an internship at Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, he joined a prestigious residency program at Louisiana State University, where he was elected Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. He has also gone on an extended mission tour of Africa, performing a wide variety of complex eye surgeries. Dr. Elmer’s extensive experience and training in refractive procedures allows us to offer many eye care services to our patients.
Request a LASIK EvaluationOur LASIK Open House is hosted by our Surgeons each month. Meet the doctors, see an informative presentation and watch a patient undergo the LASIK procedure. The patient will then address questions from the virtual audience about their experience.
See Upcoming Events"My experience having LASIK was great! The office staff & assistants were very helpful in scheduling and letting me know what to expect in the weeks ahead. Dr Elmer performed my procedure. He and his staff made me feel relaxed and confident throughout the 10 minute process. It's been about 6 weeks and my vision continues to improve. I'm between 20/20 & 20/15. No more contacts, glasses, just occasional drops."
"Had glasses from first grade to my current age of 28. This was the best thing I've ever done and love waking up each morning being able to see! Customer service was great and were quick in getting me scheduled (one week between the open house and my surgery). The QualSight LASIK procedure that I underwent took only twenty minutes total for both eyes. By the next morning (about 12 hours later), I could see clearly and was able to drive. So happy to have gotten this elective surgery and cannot recommend it enough to my friends and family."
"Having LASIK surgery was one of the best things I have ever done. To get completely out of glasses and contact lenses was an awesome feeling. Back then, I worked full time and played many sports, and having not to worry about contact lenses was a wonderful thing. Plus my vision was so crystal clear! I didn’t have to spend the extra money and time on glasses and contact lens supplies. It changed my life forever. The most exciting thing was jumping in and out of my pool with my children, not having to worry about losing my contact lenses. I would highly recommend LASIK surgery to anyone who is interested."
Request a LASIK Evaluation by filling in the form below, or by calling 1-800-309-2020. A member of our LASIK team will call you back to schedule your appointment!
Our LASIK evaluations and the LASIK procedure are performed at our Amherst office.
Amherst Office:
2825 Niagara Falls Blvd, Suite 130
Amherst, NY 14228
Niagara Falls Office:
6500 Porter Rd, Suite 2020
Niagara Falls, NY 14304