Founded by Dr. Peter Forgach in the 1980s as Amherst Retina, Buffalo Ophthalmology has served Western New York for more than four decades. Today, our ophthalmologists and optometrists provide medical, surgical, and comprehensive eye care for routine and complex eye conditions.
Subspecialty Eye Care from
Western New York’s Trusted Eye Doctors
Fellowship-Trained Surgeons (MDs)
Meet Our Eye Doctors
Your surgeon matters. Our fellowship-trained cataract, cornea, retina, and glaucoma specialists bring advanced expertise in managing complex, referral-level disease and in modern surgical solutions to Williamsville and Orchard Park, NY.
Optometry / Clinical Team (ODs)
Cataract Surgery For Vision & Your Lifestyle
Cataracts can gradually make vision blurry, dim, or affected by glare. At Buffalo Ophthalmology, our surgeons use advanced diagnostic technology and modern cataract procedures to help patients regain clearer vision. Our eye doctors take the time to understand your needs, explain your options, and recommend an approach tailored to your eye health, visual goals, and lifestyle.
Why Patients Choose Us for Cataract Surgery:
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Advanced lens technology, including toric and extended depth-of-focus IOLs.
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Cataract care based on your individual vision needs
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More than 4 decades of experience from trusted cataract surgeons in Western New York.
Advanced Eye Care Under One Roof
At Buffalo Ophthalmology, our team provides care for retinal conditions, glaucoma, corneal disease, cataracts, uveitis, dry eye, and eyelid concerns. Our ophthalmologists and optometrists work together to provide medical, surgical, and comprehensive eye care based on each patient’s needs.
This collaborative approach makes it easier to receive connected care for a wide range of eye health concerns. Whether you need a routine evaluation, ongoing disease management, or surgery, our eye doctors will explain your options and help you understand what comes next.
Glaucoma Treatment Options
Glaucoma treatment depends on the type and stage of the disease, your eye health, and how the condition responds to care. Our glaucoma team provides medical, laser, and surgical management, with treatment options that may include:
- OMNI® Surgical System
- Hydrus® Microstent
- iStent® and iStent infinite®
- ExPRESS and Ahmed valves
- Canal procedures
Our eye doctors will explain which options may be appropriate based on your examination, previous treatment, and individual needs.
Decades of Patient Care
Vision Care That Lasts a Lifetime
For more than 40 years, Buffalo Ophthalmology has cared for patients across Western New York. Our ophthalmologists and optometrists work together to provide routine eye care, monitor ongoing conditions, and offer advanced medical and surgical treatment when needed.
Clear explanations are an important part of that care. We want you to understand what our doctors find, what your options are, and what comes next.
Your Stars Matter
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A Passionate
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With eye care clinics across Western New York, expert-level care is always close by. Find a location near you.
Personalized Eye Care for Better Vision in Williamsville & Orchard Park
Whether you need cataract surgery, glaucoma management, retinal care, an eye exam, or answers about changes in your vision, Buffalo Ophthalmology is here to help. Our team provides professional, patient-focused eye care backed by more than four decades of experience.
Request an appointment with our eye doctors in Williamsville or Orchard Park, New York.
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Where our Doctors have Trained
In The News
Western NY Ophthalmologist Discusses Testing, Treatment For Glaucoma
Dr. Deepan Selvadurai of Buffalo Ophthalmology Southtowns says it’s a condition that affects more than 3 million people in the United States. He says the condition is caused by elevated pressure within a person's eye, which can cause damage to their vision.
Dr. Deepan Selvadurai Joined Senior Radio Host Linda Pellegrino To Discuss Cataracts
Our own Dr. Selvadurai sat down with the host of Aging Gracefully, Linda Pellegrino, to get the facts straight about cataracts: how common they are, how Medicare can help cover cataract surgery, and some surprising information about how cataract surgery is linked to living longer!
Donated Sight-saving Surgery Underlines The Importance Of Eye Care
As if a raging pandemic wasn’t bad enough, Douglas Spetz’s eyesight almost failed in the spring of 2020 – and that was in his good eye. The retired furniture maker already had lost sight in his right eye after an accident when he was 3.
New 15-minute Surgery Eases Glaucoma, Helps Return WNY Man To 20/20 Vision
Bill Westin underwent conventional surgery five years ago to address an infection and glaucoma in his left eye and save whatever vision possible. He lost some beforehand, which helps explain why he became so concerned in recent years as a cataract and glaucoma slowly robbed him of sight in his dominant right eye.