Founded in 1994, Eye Health Associates, Inc. is our on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center. It is a state-of-the-art, freestanding surgery center, specializing in the most advanced methods of cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery and refractive surgery. The mission of our surgery center is to be committed to serving our patients with the highest standard of care. We strive to continuously improve our standards.

In our commitment to the highest quality of care, we are accredited by The New York Department of Health and The American Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). We accept most insurances and will work closely with you if any questions arise.

Our Staff

Cataract Surgery
Williamsville, New York

Dr. Anthone includes an evaluation for the presence of cataracts and the degree of vision impairment caused by their presence during each complete vision examination that he performs. When a cataract reaches the point at which the patient's lifestyle is affected, it is usually time to consider cataract surgery. It is no longer necessary to wait for the cataract to "mature" prior to its removal.

Over fifty percent of people over the age of 60, and quite a few younger than that, suffer from cataracts. Currently there is no medical treatment to reverse or prevent the development of cataracts. Once they form, the only way to see clearly again is to have them removed from within the eye.

In your parents' or grandparents' day, cataract surgery was considered risky, required a lengthy hospital stay and was usually postponed for as long as possible. Today, cataract surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and takes only a few minutes. It is now one of the most common and successful medical procedures performed. In fact, following cataract surgery, many patients experience vision that is actually better than what they had before they developed cataracts. See what Eye Health Associates cataract surgery patients have to say about their cataract surgery.

• believe that their quality of life has been impaired by poor vision
• have been diagnosed with cataracts
• have no health issues affecting their eyes

After the physician and you have decided to proceed with surgery, the Surgical Counselor will explain all procedures and encourage questions. The scheduling of your surgery is done at that time. All insurance and paperwork is completed before one's surgery.

Day of Surgery

You will arrive at the Eye Health Associates surgery center about an hour prior to your procedure.  You will then be prepared for surgery.

You will be greeted by our Medical Secretary and all insurance and paperwork is rechecked and verified. Each surgery has its own unique preoperative requirements.

Cataracts and Implants

Surgical intervention is the only treatment for cataracts. The rapid advances in microsurgery and intraocular lens implants have made it possible to restore eyesight in patients much easier and more successfully. Our surgeons use the latest techniques in painless cataract surgery with no stitches or needles around the eye.

Treatment of Glaucoma:

Glaucoma is a serious eye disorder, that if left untreated, can cause blindness. Our surgery center is equipped to handle Laser and Surgical intervention in the treatment of glaucoma.