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Locations Overview
Amherst: 716-833-2020
Buffalo: 716-835-1105
Cheektowaga: 716-684-1622
Lancaster: 716-656-2011

We have 4 locations conveniently located throughout Western New York. Please click on a location above or on the map below to see office hours, a map, and more...

ECP offices are conveniently located throughout Western New York.

Amherst
Crawford Furniture Plaza
3364 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226
716-833-2020

Hours
Mon. & Thurs. 10-7
Tues., Wed., & Fri. 8-5
Sat. 8-12

Buffalo
2290 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
716-835-1105

Hours
Mon. 10-7
Tues., Wed. 8-5
Thurs. CLOSED
Alternating Fri. & Sat. 8-12
(please call for details)

Cheektowaga
750 Dick Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
716-684-1622

Hours
Mon. CLOSED
Tues. & Thurs. 10-7
Wed. 8-5
Alternating Fri. & Sat. 8-12
(please call for details)

Lancaster
4703 Transit Road
Depew, NY 14043
716-656-2011

Hours
Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 10-7
Wed. & Fri. 8-5
Sat. 8-1

Newsletter

Help Protect Your Eyes from Harmful UV Rays

American Optometric Association offers tips for keeping your eyes healthy. uv-protection

Most Americans understand the importance of protecting their skin from the sun but they seldom make an effort to protect their eyes. Many are unaware that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can harm the eyes and affect vision as well.

According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), even on an overcast day, harmful UV rays can cause sunburn of both the skin and the cornea of the eye. Over time, unprotected exposure to the sun can increase the possible risk of certain types of cataracts and potentially damage the retina, which could lead to total blindness.

Americans should also know that UV damage is cumulative, so it’s never too late to begin protecting the eyes from the sun’s harmful rays.

The following top five tips from the American Optometric Association can help prevent further eye damage from exposure to UV radiation:

1. Wear protective eyewear any time your eyes are exposed to UV light, even on cloudy days and during winter months.

2. Look for quality sunglasses that offer good protection. Sunglasses should block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UB-B radiation and screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light.

3. Check to make sure your sunglass lenses are perfectly matched in color and free of distortion and imperfection.

4. Purchase gray-colored lenses. They reduce light intensity without altering the color of objects, providing the most natural color vision.

5. Don’t forget protection for children and teenagers. They typically spend more time in the sun than adults.

Eye Care Professionals of WNY has many styles for your eye protection needs. Available in prescription and non-prescription all with UV radiation protection. Stop in and check them out. No appointment necessary.

Additionally, be sure to receive routine comprehensive eye exams. It’s a good way to monitor eye health, maintain good vision, and keep up to date on the latest in UV radiation protection. For more information on UV protection, please visit: http://www.aoa.org/x4735.xml.