Retina Associates of Western NY

03/06/2026

Happy to our amazing staff! We are truly grateful for each and every member of our team. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank our to our staff for the hard work, dedication and compassion that they bring to our office each and every day! 💙

03/04/2026

March is month! DYK 90% of workplace eye injuries could be avoided by simple eye protection? You should use eye protection if the activity involves: hazardous chemicals that could damage your eyes upon contact, flying debris or other small particles that could hit participants or bystanders, or projectiles that could fly into the eyes unexpectedly!

03/03/2026

UPDATE: Good Days is now closed as of 3/4/26.
📢 New funds available! 📢 The nationwide copay assistance programs are changing from week to week, (sometimes day to day). Please note that as of today 3/3/26, Good Days has funds available to help with the cost of injections. If you need help with the cost of your injection after insurance, call them ASAP at 877-968-7233 or go to mygooddays.org to apply. We will post updates on when the funds are closed for applications.

02/27/2026

Friday funny 😆

02/26/2026

February's Retina Health Tip as we wrap up !

02/25/2026

February is month! Do you know the "ABC's" of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) symptoms?

B: Blurriness in the center of vision. Blurred central vision can often make it hard to see a friend's or loved one’s face clearly.

Understand the ABCs of AMD symptoms, which warrant an immediate visit with a retina specialist for a comprehensive dilated eye exam.

To help you See for a Lifetime, watch for:

B: Blurriness in the center of vision. Blurred central vision can often make it hard to see a friend's or loved one’s face clearly.

For more information, visit www.SeeforaLifetime.org.

02/19/2026

As we continue , did you know that 1 in 3 older Americans will experience some form of AMD in their lifetime? Routine dilated eye exams can often detect age-related changes in the retina even for those who are not experiencing visual symptoms!

Macular Degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States and globally. Early stages can be asymptomatic, so be sure to have your eyes checked annually.

02/17/2026

February is month! Do you know the "ABC's" of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) symptoms?

During , America’s retina specialists urge everyone to pay special attention to their vision and learn more about AMD. Start by understanding the hallmark AMD symptoms, which warrant an immediate visit with a retina specialist for a comprehensive dilated retina exam.

To help you See for a Lifetime, remember the ABCs of AMD symptoms starting with:

A: Altered or wavy lines that should be straight. Cover one eye at a time and look at a door frame or a checkerboard. If the lines look wavy or warped, it may be a sign of AMD. Check for this symptom regularly by using an Amsler grid, black lines on a white piece of paper with a dot in the middle.

Learn more at: SeeforaLifetime.org/AMD

02/12/2026

RAWNY Image Feature of the Month: Hypocyanescent lesions on Ultra-widefield Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA). Hypocyanescent lesions are dark spots observed in the choroid during Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA) that indicate reduced perfusion, underlying inflammation, or fluid blockage. They are key diagnostic markers for ocular inflammatory conditions like birdshot chorioretinopathy, Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, and uveitis, often identifying reduced choroidal filling not visible on standard dilated exams. This patient has been diagnosed with multifocal choroiditis, which is a form of uveitis. Other interesting features on this image are the distinct vortex veins only visible on ICGA, which are large peripheral vessels responsible for the venous drainage of the choroid. Photo credit: Kelly Schmelzer

02/10/2026

RAWNY's first annual Lindsay Jones Memorial Award was presented Friday evening at our belated holiday party/staff appreciation dinner, in honor of our late, beloved colleague, Lindsay. Each year, this award will be given to the staff member nominated by their peers for exhibiting compassion, empathy, and positivity throughout the year. The first recipient was Ophthalmic Technician Robert Huff, who always has a smile on his face and brings joy and positivity to our office each and every day. Congratulations Rob, on this well-deserved award!

On a lighter note, the staff voted on our first annual "Paper Plate Awards" recognizing some of the staff and their quirks! This year's winners are:
Fashionista - A person who is always adding flare to their wardrobe even in scrubs: Rachael
Bull in a china shop - Someone who is constantly breaking things (or catching them on fire): Brad
The "Did you see them? Nope, but I heard them"- The person you hear coming from hallways over: Margaret
Always Snackin' - This person seems to always have a good snack in hand: Marney
Survives on Vibes and Caffeine - Someone who has great energy but only after they have some coffee: Jen
Silliest Goose - This person keeps us all laughing: Cherrelle
Human Google - The person that always has the answer: Angela
Batman and Robin - These two are constantly together; everything is a two man job if they try hard enough: Mary Jo and Trista
Buzz Lightyear Award - The doctor who is always keeping us buzzing by adding things on: Dr. Connolly
Golden Shovel Award - For shoveling out the Canandaigua office parking lot by hand when the plow didn't show up: Dr. Ebert