It is that time of year where pumpkins adore windows and spooky decor fills up the lawn. Happy Halloween everyone! We hope you are enjoying this beautiful, fall weather. It has been quite some time since we last spoke to some of you. So much has happened and we would love to update you! We […]
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Western New York's Leading Retina Specialist Who's Specialties Include Back of The Eye Surgery and Related Procedures - Serving Patients In The Upstate New York Region.
Survey Shows Patients Prefer Smaller, Private Practices
Last week, we surveyed our patients in order to measure their satisfaction with Back of the Eye, MD. We were delighted by the overwhelming positivity! All of our patients who took the survey said they would definitely refer Dr. Saralyn Notaro Rietz to a friend or a family member, and they described their experience as “excellent.” […]
Your Senior Source
Your Senior Source is a unique outlet that helps families navigate the plethora of “senior housing options, home health with both medical and non-medical and well as several other needs facing the aging US Population of today.” According to their website, Your Senior Source is one of the largest senior living referrals in the U.S. We […]
Innovated Conference for Retinal Diseases
Last week, Dr. Saralyn Notaro Rietz, of Back of the Eye MD©, attended the 34th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists in San Francisco, California. This is an international conference and an opportunity for professionals and experts in the field to learn about new technology, new research and treatments for retinal […]
Why the Long Wait?
You’re sitting in a chair in the waiting room, and you’re starting to get antsy. It feels like it has been half a day and you just want to see the doctor and go home. We all know the feeling, we’ve all experienced long waiting room times. But have you ever wondered why it takes […]
The Benefits of Small, Independent Practices
Back of the Eye MD has always believed in and followed the locally-ran, small and efficient office model, where intimate relationships are formed between doctors and patients. This week, we found an interesting article in The Wall Street Journal focusing on the downfall of ObamaCare and why it is important to maintain independent practices. Check […]
Family Health Fair 2016
Come August 6th, we will be participating in the Senator Michael Ranzenhofer’s Family Health Fair at the Amherst Senior Center from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This event is Erie County’s largest health fair. Over 80 participating organizations will offer essential health information. We will also have a table set up and some video lectures. […]
What is Fundus Photography?
At Back of the Eye M.D., Dr. Saralyn Notaro Rietz specializes in an array of areas. We also offer many services, one of these being fundus photography. So what exactly is the fundus? The fundus refers to the innermost surface of the eye, and includes the retina, the optic nerve, and blood vessels. Match that with photography, and you […]
Eating Green Keeps the Eyes Healthy
Eating green vegetables has always been touted as a way to maintain good retinal health. Today, we found an interesting article that may further support this information. We found this piece to be pretty interesting, and we think you might find it interesting too! Check out the article here: http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Studies-look-to-enhance-broccoli-s-ability-to-ward-off-disease
Refer a friend or family member and Win a Prize!
One can see the dedication Dr. Saralyn Notaro at Back of the Eye MD has for her patients through her strenuous work. Recently, she has cooked up a new way to show her appreciation not only for her patients, but for local businesses. Back of the Eye MD has started a new program to show our patients that […]
