Southtowns Eye Center

We now offer Prokera which is covered by most insurances. Call to see if this treatment option could help your eye discomfort. 716-674-6030. A new medical contact lens, Prokera, is being used by eye doctors to repair and heal eye surface disease. Prokera is a device that contains a contact lens made out of clear, flexible material and houses a piece of amniotic membrane... https://youtu.be/8X__JJ8nsIs

Reminder to keep your annuals! The eye drops used for dilation cause your pupils to widen, allowing in more light and giving your doctor a better view of the back of your eye. Eye dilation assists your doctor in diagnosing common diseases and conditions, possibly at their earliest stages. They include: Diabetes... High blood pressure Macular degeneration Retinal detachment Glaucoma Do not wait for your vision to change to be seen; we save vision everyday by catching problems early! 716-674-6030

We pride ourselves on patient care and efficient office procedures to limit your wait-time. If you are a current patient and up to date with your exams and experience an eye emergency after hours, one of our doctor's will examine you in our office saving you a trip to the ER. Find our why we are rated so highly- We are now accepting new patients. Please call and schedule your exam before those open slots fill up!... 716-674-6030 (mention this ad for expeditated scheduling).

Full-time Optometrist wanted for Opthalmology office to provide routine and comprehensive medical eyecare. Experienced ODs and New Grads welcome. Our ideal candidate for the optometrist position is someone who delivers quality and professional service to each patient, is personable, has excellent communication skills and is knowledgeable of the business. We will provide training and mentoring from our professional team to help develop your clinical skill set. ... Requirements of the Optometrist (OD) *Doctor of Optometry degree (OD) *License to practice in the state of NY Full-time optometrists enjoy: *A competitive salary commensurate with experience *Malpractice insurance *Monday through Friday no weekends. Only one evening shift. *One location - no traveling between offices *Paid time off including sick time and holidays *A comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k) with employer match, and a retirement savings plan *Disability Insurance *Employee Assistance Program *Meaningful opportunities to give back locally and internationally *A strong network of peers and mentors that fosters professional development

We are now accepting new patients. Please spread the word! We pride ourselves on a friendly staff, efficient processes to help decrease wait time, and comprehesive eye exams. Don't delay as these opening will fill up quickly!... 716-674-6030.

We are accepting new patients at this time. If you are overdue for your eye exam, please call our office. 716-674-6030

We now offer OCuSOFT Thermal 1-Touch Localized Heat Therapy in our office. Thermal 1-Touch is intended for localized heat in-office when the current medical community recommends the application of a warm compress to the eyelids. Such applications would include Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), Dry Eye, Blepharitis, Stye, or Chalazia. Call our office to see if you are a candidate! 716-674-6030... https://youtu.be/UqF2U0iuFbU

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Do you, or someone you know, have cataracts? The PanOptix Trifocal Lens is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that opens up a million more. It’s the first and only trifocal cataract replacement lens in the U.S. that helps you achieve excellent vision with less dependence on glasses. The PanOptix Lens, now available at our practice, provides an outstanding range of vision without blurry zones, so you can focus on the opportunities ahead. Become a PanOptimist and seize life w...ithout cataracts with the PanOptix Trifocal Lens. To learn more about your cataract surgery options and if the PanOptix Lens is right for you, give us a call to schedule your consultation. 716-674-6030 Video:https://panoptix.myalcon.com/cataracts/panoptix-iol/ gclid=EAIaIQobChMI25SB_8er5wIVRdyGCh0kPAduEAAYASAAEgJnpfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

We are taking every precaution to create an environment where you feel safe and comfortable receiving care. Please do not skip scheduled appointments and regular screenings with your care team. We have reduced our patient count daily, cleaning all surfaces in between patients, you will dilate in your own room, and we are taking all employees and patients temperatures upon arrival. If you have an eye medical diagnosis such as Glaucoma, Diabetes, Macular Degeneration, it is i...mperative you stay current with your care plan. Even with no vision changes, you could have complications in the back of the eye. Once the vision is impacted, it is often too late to reverse the loss in vision. Please trust your physician’s judgment; they are responsible for keeping your vision optimal. We would not ask you to come in unless you are higher risk for issues. Please call our office at 716-674-6030.

Patented OCuSOFT Thermal 1-Touch applies heat and gentle pressure to the eyelids releasing lipids from the Meibomian glands. Unlike the traditional warm compress, OCuSOFT Thermal 1-Touch Digi-Lens technology is designed with precision to provide instant targeted heat with a temperature that remains constant. OCuSOFT Thermal 1-Touch is intended for localized heat in-office when the current medical community recommends the application of a warm compress to the eyelid...s. Such applications would include Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), Dry Eye, Blepharitis, Stye, or Chalazia. We now offer Thermal 1 Touch Treatment in our office. Please call our office to set up your evaluation! 716-674-6030. https://youtu.be/h_5GBPz_KvM

Dr. Wahlek is accepting new patients at this time. Call our office to schedule your eye exam. 716-674-6030.

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We have yet another treatment to help our patients have access to the best care available. And it is covered by insurance! Call us today to set up a consulation. 716-674-6030. PROKERA biologic corneal bandage devices are used by Southtowns Eye Center's eye doctors to heal and treat ocular conditions such as keratitis, moderate to severe dry eye disease, recurrent corneal erosions, filamentary keratitis, persistent epithelial defects, neurotrophic corneas, herpetic ulcers, and many other ocular surface diseases such as chemical burns and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The PROKERA family of products PROKERA Slim, PROKERA, PROKERA Clear and PROKERA Plus reduce inflammation, prevents scarring and simultaneously promote regenerative healing of the ocular surface. https://webapp.ipresent.com//791eb77b-221a-4fda-9907-90646

Alcon educating our team on the Panoptix Trifocal lenses. We offer the best technology available. #reducetheneedforglasses

These ladies have worked through COVID and remain happy and ready to assist you with you eyecare concerns! Thank you to our team for working so hard- they rescheduled over 4000 patients. They like Paula's donuts and smiles if anyone wants to brighten their day!

We are excited to introduce our new physician starting Monday. Meet Dr. Walek OD. Joshua R. Walek, OD is a Buffalo native who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from SUNY University at Buffalo. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Optometry degree, as well as an additional Bachelor of Science degree in Vision Sciences from Nova Southeastern University where he was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa academic honor society. His fourth-year exter...nships brought him to treat our troops at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, as well as at Charlotte VA Medical Center. He then pursued additional training and recently completed an ocular disease residency at the Cleveland VA Medical Center, through The Ohio State University, where he developed a passion for treating various ocular conditions. During his residency year, he completed poster presentations at EastWest Eye and the American Academy of Optometry meeting, as well as numerous lectures and case reports to ophthalmology and optometry students and residents. He is very excited to join the Southtowns Eye Center team.

We are proud to offer a new treatment option for MGD. Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is blockage or some other abnormality of the meibomian glands so they don't secrete enough oil into the tears. Because the tear film on the surface of the eye then evaporates too quickly, MGD is associated with dry eye syndrome. It also is connected with an eyelid problem called blepharitis. 716-674-6030... https://youtu.be/UqF2U0iuFbU

We make the best of every day here at the Southtowns Eye Center. Chelsea is a huge reason why we laugh and enjoy the day! Happy Cinco de Mayo from your friends at the Southtowns Eye Center!

It is our Highest Priority to keep You, Your Family and our Staff safe by protecting the potent spread of the Coronavirus. Our office hours until further notice are: Monday-Friday 8am-12pm (hours are subject to change); however our hours are reduced and we are limiting our exposure by only examining emergency appointments and medically necesary appointments. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or if you have recently traveled outside the U.S. excluding Canad...a in the past 14 days or have been in close contact with someone who has traveled and is experiencing any of the symptoms above or is presently in a 14 day quarantine, please contact our office at 716-674-6030 to reschedule your appointment. Fever Cough Shortness of breath & any upper respiratory symptoms We thank you for your kind cooperation, Southtowns Eye Center

We are open for business at the Southtowns Eye Center, however the safety of our patients and our team is our highest priority. We spoke to the surgical center and all surgeries are still scheduled as planned. We understand there is a great deal of misinformation surrounding the Coronavirus, so we want to ensure we are keeping our patients up-to-date with the most accurate information. We want to emphasize that if you suspect you could have Coronavirus, please do not come to ...the office. You should call your doctor, at which time they will make the decision on how to best treat you. The New York State Department of Health and the Erie County Health Department recommend considering Coronavirus if the following criteria are reported: Fever (100.4 or higher) and symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) and in the last 14 days before symptom onset had a history of travel in an effected geographic location or have been in contact with someone who has recently traveled in an effected geographic location. Fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g. cough shortness of breath) and close contact with a person who is under investigation for 2019-nCOV (coronavirus) while that person was ill. Fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness (e.g., cough shortness of breath) and in the last 14 days before symptom onset had close contact with an ill laboratory-confirmed 2019-nCoV (Coronavirus) patient. If you are experiencing flu and lower respiratory symptoms, we ask that you do not come into our offices. If you have a scheduled appointment, please call us to cancel. What can you do to protect yourself and others? Wash your hands! The best thing you can do to stop the spread of germs is wash your hands frequently. Hand washing should last no less than 20 seconds, or use an alchohol-based hand sanitizer. Use Lysol wipes at your work stations, to clean door handles, computer keyboards and other surfaces you are coming in contact frequently. Lysol kills the Coronavirus germs. Keep your hands away from your face and mouth.

Thank you for the kind words WIlliam! "I had sugery at the Ambulatory Surgery Center 2/5/2020 and 3/4/2020. I would like to thank Dr. Albert Schlisserman, the surgeon, and all the medical staff that assisted. Both my surgeries were VERY, VERY successful- no surgey center could do better! I strongly believe Dr. Schlisserman is very gifted. When it comes to surgery, he is the very best and a gentleman's gentleman. I wish Dr. Schlisserman good health and an extr-long life" WIlliam C.

When is the last time you had your glasses prescription checked? One of our talented doctors can give you a quick and complete vision exam and we partner with many local opticals! 716-674-6030