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Delivering the highest standard of medical and surgical ophthalmology services within a professional and compassionate patient centered environment. Our highly trained staff and outstanding physicians strive to be the leaders in medical eye care and eye surgery by providing the highest quality patient care.
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At Empire Eye Physicians, we have board-certified eye surgeons who provide the most advanced surgical techniques by using innovative, state-of-the art technology. Our staff and physicians complete continuing education and advanced training regularly in order to maintain best practices. Learn more about the procedures that we specialize in:
As we get older cataracts will eventually develop, causing cloudy vision and, if left untreated, blindness. Empire Eye can help! With our team of experienced surgeons, physicians, and staff, we provide the latest in cataract surgery as well as premium lens implant options that can also help to reduce your need for glasses. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
SMILE is an advanced alternative to LASIK for the correction of nearsightedness, providing amazingly clearer vision in about 30 minutes. SMILE is less invasive, safer, and quicker procedure with a shorter recovery time compared to LASIK procedures.
Regularly scheduled eye exams are the best way to catch a retina condition before severe vision loss occurs. The Retina specialists at Empire Eye can diagnose and work out a treatment plan to help maintain your vision for life. If you experience damage to your retina, Empire Eye will work with your eye care physician and use state-of-the-art diagnostics to assess your condition. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
The cornea is the window to the world. At Empire Eye, we specialize in the latest corneal surgical techniques, including corneal collagen cross-linking and corneal transplants, phototherapeutic keratectomy, and superficial keratectomy. We also offer treatment for dry eye disease. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
Infection and irritation are common eye conditions that usually can be treated without surgery. Empire Eye Physicians works with other providers, such as optometric physicians, primary care physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to manage your eye health in a holistic way. This practice, called co-management, can be the most successful way to give you the best patient care. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve and is the second leading cause of blindness. Early detection and proper treatment are key to retaining vision and quality of life. Empire Eye has the region’s leading glaucoma specialists, the latest diagnostic tools, and cutting-edge treatments including laser and minimally invasive surgery. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
Dry eye is a condition that affects a large number of us. Initially, dry eye may be a relatively minor problem, but it can cause serious difficulty for some people. The management of dry eye can vary significantly from patient to patient, and we have more treatment choices than ever before. At Empire Eye, we will help you determine what treatment program will be the most appropriate for you. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
Refractive surgery is used to correct common eye disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Our surgeons at Empire Eye are highly skilled and experienced, nationally recognized and dedicated to our “patient first” philosophy of personalized care. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
As we age, it becomes harder to see things up close. But now there’s VUITY™. The first and only FDA-approved prescription eye drop to treat age-related Blurry Near Vision (presbyopia) in adults. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:
At Empire Eye Physicians, we have board-certified eye surgeons who provide the most advanced surgical techniques by using innovative, state-of-the art technology. Our staff and physicians complete continuing education and advanced training regularly in order to maintain best practices.
– Christopher Sturbaum, M.D.
"Thank you, Empire Eye Physicians. I thought I could see colors, but as I got older I didn’t knowI was painting brighter and brighter. After cataractsurgery, it’s like a whole new world! Like being blind and now you can see."
"I started wearing glasses when I was 6 years old. Thank you so much for your care as I went through such a life changing event—iLASIK! I appreciate the individualized care and all that you do to improve peoples’ lives!"