Enter To Win LASIK At January’s Virtual LASIK Open House!
In January, we will be moving back to a virtual LASIK open house format. Even though you can’t attend our LASIK open house in person, you can still enter to… Read More
What is Prokera?
Prokera is the newest form of eye treatment for patients with ocular surface disease. This therapeutic device provides quick relief from symptoms as well as reduces inflammation. Keep reading to… Read More
End Opioid Incentives by Michael J. Endl, MD
One way to combat the addiction crisis is by preventing it. For the last few months, New York has been embroiled in a once-in-a-generation fight against COVID-19. With our health… Read More
5 Tips for Wearing a Mask with Glasses
Many changes have taken place in the world over the past several months, making the preparation key when leaving the house. Remembering your mask when you go out to run… Read More
Getting Off Eye Drops When You Have Glaucoma
Do you have glaucoma? Are you looking for an alternative to using eye drops? Treating and maintaining your eye health when you have glaucoma is important. Glaucoma is the “silent… Read More
Cataract Awareness Month
Not only is June the beginning of summer, but it also is Fireworks Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness Month. Annually, fireworks cause almost 10,000 injuries. Cataracts are one of the… Read More
Win a chance at FREE LASIK by attending LASIK OPEN HOUSE
Think you’re ready for LASIK? You can win free LASIK from Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare by attending LASIK Open House. This is an amazing giveaway and part of the “2020 Live… Read More
What Does Dextenza Do?
Have you been putting off Cataract surgery because you don’t like eye drops? Dextenza is a revolutionary new option to treat post-surgical symptoms and reduce the number of eye drops… Read More
Do Computer Glasses Prevent Eye Strain?
Everyone has been talking about blue light blocking glasses lately! Do you ever wonder if they really prevent eye strain? In our work and daily lives, adults spend an average… Read More
The First Practice in Western NY to Implant Alcon’s PanOptix Lens
Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare is now the first practice in Western NY to perform cataract surgery with the Alcon PanOptix Trifocal lens. This lens is the first and only… Read More
7 Back To School Eye Care Tips
It’s that time of year again! Back to school is here! It’s time for all new supplies, clothing, haircuts, and more for you or your children. Are you starting to… Read More
Why You Should Get LASIK In The Summer
Do you love participating in water activities during the summer? Have you had glasses for years and want a change? We know that glasses and contacts improve your vision, but… Read More
What Is The Value Of ASCRS?
Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare attends ASCRS (The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery) every year, and with good reason. ASCRS is a 5-day annual meeting that focuses on… Read More
Why Do We Hold Cataract Surgery Lunch And Learns?
Aging comes with many changes to your body and health, and our eyes are no exception! Over time, vision can slowly blur, become foggy, or begin to take on a… Read More
Could BlephEx be Right for You?
Dry eye, blepharitis…it can all sound like another language if you’re not familiar with them. But you’ll know the symptoms if you have them: itchy eyes, irritated eyelids, and discomfort…. Read More
3 Ways Screens Can Harm Your Vision
How many hours do you think you spend looking at screens every day? From working on computers to scrolling through social media on your phone and watching television, you probably… Read More
Ask the Optician: Do I Need Prescription Sunglasses?
Whether you’re at the beach or shoveling snow, sunglasses are a beneficial investment. Prescription sunglasses not only protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, but they provide convenience when… Read More
Affordable Eye Care: How to Afford Laser Eye Surgery
Surgical costs are a common concern among medical patients, and eye care is no exception. According to recent studies by All About Vision, the average annual cost of contact lenses… Read More
Giving Back: Free Cataract Surgery for National Sight Week
Thousands of Americans develop cataracts every year. Four million cataract procedures are performed annually in the United States, but this doesn’t begin to cover the number of people with cataracts… Read More
What You Need to Know About Astigmatism
Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems. In fact, the American Academy of Ophthalmology® states that one in three people in the United States has some level of… Read More
