Retina Procedures
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Serving the Western New York community since 1990
The first privately owned multi-specialty surgery Center in Western New York
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Experienced Retina Specialists
Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center is proud to provide the outpatient surgical setting for a range of retinal procedures performed by experienced retina specialists.
Your retina specialist will diagnose your condition, recommend the appropriate treatment, and perform your procedure at Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center when surgery is indicated. Our role is to provide a safe, efficient, and comfortable ambulatory surgical environment for your care.
Meet Your Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center Retina Specialists
Martin Boscarino, MD
Paul Lee, MD
Medhi Khan, MD
Ramakrishna Ratnakaram, MD
Christopher Jermak, MD
Eric Ruff, MD
Philip Niles, MD
Vitrectomy
A vitrectomy is a surgical procedure in which some or all of the vitreous—the clear, gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye—is removed.
Vitrectomy may be recommended for a variety of retinal and vitreous conditions. Depending on the condition being treated, your retina specialist may perform an anterior vitrectomy, involving the front portion of the eye, or a pars plana vitrectomy, which allows access to the retina and deeper structures of the eye.
During the procedure, the vitreous may be removed to allow the surgeon to treat the retina, repair damaged tissue, or perform additional procedures as needed.
Vitrectomy procedures are performed at Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center in an outpatient surgical setting by credentialed ophthalmic surgeons and retina specialists.
Retinal Detachment Repair
The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. It receives light entering the eye and converts it into signals that travel through the optic nerve to the brain.
A retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the tissue that normally supports it. In some cases, a retinal tear allows fluid to pass beneath the retina, causing it to pull away from the back of the eye.
Retinal detachment is a serious condition that requires prompt evaluation by an eye care professional. Without treatment, the detachment may progress and can result in permanent vision loss.
If surgery is recommended, your retina specialist will determine the most appropriate technique based on the location and severity of the detachment and the overall condition of your eye.
Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center provides the surgical facility, clinical support, and recovery environment for retinal detachment procedures performed by your surgeon.
Membrane Peel (Membranectomy)
An epiretinal membrane is a thin layer of scar-like tissue that can develop on the surface of the retina. These membranes may occur with conditions such as macular pucker, macular hole, or more complex retinal detachments and may interfere with normal vision.
A membrane peel, or membranectomy, is a delicate microsurgical procedure in which the surgeon carefully removes this tissue from the surface of the retina.
The procedure is often performed as part of a vitrectomy. After the vitreous has been removed, the surgeon uses specialized microsurgical instruments to carefully separate and remove the membrane from the retina.
The goal of treatment is to relieve traction or distortion of the retina and, when possible, improve or preserve vision.
Membrane peel procedures may be performed at Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center as part of an outpatient retinal surgery.
Your Retina Surgery at Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center
Your retina specialist is responsible for determining your diagnosis, recommending the appropriate procedure, and discussing the expected benefits, potential risks, alternatives, and recovery with you.
Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center works in partnership with your surgeon to provide the facility, nursing care, anesthesia services when needed, surgical support, and postoperative recovery for your procedure.
Our team is committed to making your surgical experience as safe, comfortable, and efficient as possible from admission through discharge.
If you experience new flashes of light, a sudden increase in floaters, a shadow or curtain in your field of vision, or sudden vision loss, contact your retina specialist or eye care provider promptly, as these symptoms may require urgent evaluation.
Our Commitment
For more than three decades, Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center has been committed to combining clinical excellence with compassionate, patient-centered care. As we continue to grow and expand our services, our focus remains the same: providing a safe, respectful, efficient, and exceptional surgical experience for every patient we serve.