Ask the Optician: How Can I Protect My Eyes This Summer?
Outdoor activities increase during summer months, especially after a snowy winter and spring. Whether you’re spending time by the water or doing yardwork, it’s important to protect against increased exposure… Read More
Are You Eating for Your Eye Health?
Nutrition plays an important role in a variety of health factors, including vision and the development of eye health. As we age, visual acuity, or the sharpness of vision, can… Read More
What You Need to Know About Cataracts
Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, with approximately 4 million procedures performed annually. The surgeons at Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare have… Read More
An Alternative to LASIK: Shawn Buffum’s Story
Vision changes as we age. At some point, everyone notices a difference in their vision. Sometimes, this change is miniscule and doesn’t require assistance from more than over-the-counter reading glasses…. Read More
What Does 20/20 Vision Really Mean?
During an eye exam, your optometrist tells you your visual acuity or the sharpness and clarity of your vision. You hear numbers like 20/20, 20/40, or even 20/80—but do you… Read More
How a Giraffe Opened My Eyes: A Raindrop® Testimonial
Choosing to undergo an elective procedure like Raindrop® Near Vision Inlay can take thoughtful consideration—but for Vanessa Miller, it was a no-brainer. What’s the Story? Vanessa Miller had been a… Read More
Why Wait Until 2020 to get 20/20 Vision?
Many consider LASIK and ask, “Is it worth it?” The answer is yes. Imagine looking at the world without glasses or contact lenses and seeing clearly after LASIK. You’d no… Read More
6 Reasons to Schedule Your Annual Eye Exam
Annual eye exams often don’t get the credit they deserve. Even if you were once told you had 20/20 vision and have not noticed any significant changes in your ability… Read More
8 Ways the Holidays are Better Without Eyeglasses
Holiday season is quickly approaching. While Thanksgiving and Christmas can be wonderful times of the year, the holidays can also be stressful, making it easy to let the reason for… Read More
Tips for Healthy Vision While You Age
September is National Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance month designed to inspire adults to improve their physical, mental, and social well-being. Practicing healthy aging can help reduce your… Read More
Choosing a LASIK Surgeon in Western NY
Just like any other medical decision, choosing your LASIK surgeon is a big deal. For some, this can be a daunting task, but when you’re prepared with some simple questions… Read More
Treating Patients with the Amniotic Graft Technique
Dr. Endl performed the very first sutureless graft in Western New York using the new amniotic graft treatment from AmnioGraft®. AmnioGraft® is an amniotic graft treatment used to protect, repair,… Read More
Raindrop® Inlay FAQ
We’ve been talking a lot about our new Raindrop® procedure lately, from our patient guide to our blog post about how the procedure works. We are so encouraged to see… Read More
Why You Should Attend an Open House at Fichte Endl and Elmer Eyecare
At Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare, we provide our patients with information to make the best possible choices for correcting their vision through surgical procedures. We do this through… Read More
What to Expect After Cataract Lens Replacement Surgery
“What can I expect after cataract surgery?” This is a common question from patients who are thinking about getting a cataract procedure at Fichte Endl & Elmer Eyecare. We want… Read More
Patient Guide to the Raindrop Inlay Procedure
We have had a lot of patients interested in the Raindrop near vision inlay procedure. So, we decided to put together this patient guide to the Raindrop Inlay procedure to… Read More
LASIK Eye Surgery is Life Changing
Tim Wilson used to struggle with intense migraines and weight problems. This year, Tim decided to change his life forever, starting with a LASIK procedure from Fichte Endl & Elmer…. Read More
Improve Your Near Vision With the Raindrop Inlay Procedure
Fichte Endl Elmer Eyecare is the first to offer the brand new, FDA-approved Raindrop Corneal Inlay procedure in the Northeast. This highly anticipated implantable Raindrop device improves near vision for… Read More
How Long Does LASIK Actually Take?
When it comes to considering LASIK, we know you may have many questions. Being that it is a medical procedure, it’s good to know all of the details, especially when… Read More
Board Certified Ophthalmologists with the American Board of Ophthalmology
John Clarkson, M.D., executive director for the American Board of Ophthalmology has been serving the board for the last 10 years and has been a diplomat of the organization for over… Read More
