Call (716) 839-9009 and one of our team members will call you within 24 hours to schedule your appointment. A retina specialist is a highly trained doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and surgical problems of the retina. The retina is also known as the "back of the eye." A retina specialist completes many years of training after college.
This includes four years of medical school, one year of internal medicine training, three years of residency training in general ophthalmology, and one or two years of additional fellowship training specific to problems of the retina. Rest assured that you're in great hands! Note: Retina specialists do not prescribe glasses or perform cataract surgery.
This includes four years of medical school, one year of internal medicine training, three years of residency training in general ophthalmology, and one or two years of additional fellowship training specific to problems of the retina. Rest assured that you're in great hands! Note: Retina specialists do not prescribe glasses or perform cataract surgery.
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Saralyn Notaro Rietz, MD is the "Back of the Eye MD." She specializes in treating diseases of the retina or "back of the eye" which include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal diseases such as: tears and detachments, retinal blood vessels diseases, uveitis and much more. She graduated from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine internship and comprehensive ophthalmology residency in Buffalo.
The eye is a vital organ which is made of many intricate and delicate parts that need the same care and attention as your heart, liver, or any other vital organs would. At Back of The Eye MD, we take the worry out of eye care by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and have the most experienced team in the industry.
It's easy to refer patients or make an appointment at the office of the Back of the Eye MD! Welcome to the retina practice of Saralyn Notaro Rietz, MD. We are a full service vitreo-retinal specialty practice near Buffalo, NY and the Southern Ontario region. We utilize state-of-the-art retina equipment to diagnose and treat a wide range of vitreo-retinal conditions.
For new patients, the following is a visual guide as to what to expect on your first visit. For your convenience, the "Back of the Eye MD" office on Main Street in Snyder, NY has a children's room. Welcome to the retina practice of Saralyn Notaro Rietz MD, the "Back of the Eye MD."
We are a specialty retina practice near Buffalo, NY and the Southern Ontario, Canada region, which serves to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the "Back of the Eye, " or retina.Our goal is to give patients clear, concise, "plain English" information about complicated retina topics related to the back of the eye that are easily understood and meaningful.
We are a specialty retina practice near Buffalo, NY and the Southern Ontario, Canada region, which serves to diagnose and treat conditions that affect the "Back of the Eye, " or retina.Our goal is to give patients clear, concise, "plain English" information about complicated retina topics related to the back of the eye that are easily understood and meaningful.
For new patients, the following is a visual guide as to what to expect on your first visit to see our retina associates. Note: You can expect to be with us for a total of 1-2 hours during your first appointment. Arrive at Back of the Eye MD (Get Directions). Check in at the front desk with the receptionist (retina associates) and present your insurance card.
Reviews (10)
Denise Grandits
Sep 24, 2021
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I was referred to Dr. Notaro and was able to get a quick appointment. Her office staff and assistants are wonderful. Dr. Notaro is abrupt, cold, and not compassionate. She often had 2 patients in the treatment room at the same time. Getting eye injections is not fun and getting them there is even more difficult. After seeing her for 9 months, I made a switch to another group today. Oh! My! What a difference. If you’re ok with cold, robotic care, you’ll be fine. Her demeanor is just not for me.
Christine Zambron
May 24, 2021
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Julie Saxer
Apr 05, 2021
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Bob Schrack
Mar 15, 2021
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Linda J.
Jan 07, 2021
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I would not recommend this woman to my worst enemy. She has ice running through her veins. My grandmother (who is 102) was a patient. Notaro was rude and had absolutely no patience. We appeared to be wasting her time. If I could give "0" stars, I certainly would- find a doctor who actually cares about her patients.
K. S. Spellbind
Jan 01, 2021
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I went to her twice. I had horrible chronic migraines which wasn’t controlled for a long time until the newer medicines came out and changed my life. My neurologist had me on medications to attempt to control them as well as my tremors. She had the audacity to comment how I was on ‘ a lot of meds’ none of which are for anything but those two conditions and asthma. All three of these conditions need to be treated for quality of life and asthma can be life threatening if uncontrolled. She is not a neurologist or had any idea about my migraines which were daily and terrible or my asthma which
Stan & Diane Friesen
Dec 31, 2020
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I’ve had two visits now to Dr. Notaro’s office. I was referred by my optometrist for flashing lights in my peripheral vision. The staff were friendly and I was seen in good time. Get an early appointment, that way there’s less chance of back up because some patients take more time than scheduled. Dr. Notaro was pleasant and informative and took her time examining my eyes, she didn’t make me feel that she was rushing.
A tip for making doctor’s visits more pleasant - ask them how their day is going...
A tip for making doctor’s visits more pleasant - ask them how their day is going...
Lisa Laufer
Dec 04, 2019
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If this review saves one person from going to this doctor it will be worth the effort. I took my teenage daughter there today. I have NEVER witnessed such callous, unkind treatment of a patient in my life!! Her appointment was for 2:30. We got there at 1:45 and filled out paperwork. The reception staff and the nurse we saw were very nice. Dr. Notaro, however, was absolutely horrible. The doctor didnt see her until 4:40. Then she left twice to take personal calls on her cell phone during the appointment. The amount of time she spent with us was maybe 15 minutes at most. My daughter was scared and
Anne Marie
Aug 30, 2019
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Judy Smith
Oct 03, 2016
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Dr Rietz is one in a Million not only is she the best in her field but she truly cares about her patients On a personal level home many Doctors do you know actually calls her patient to personally check on them when they miss an appointment she always gives you that personal touch I highly recommend her if you or someone you know needs a retina (behind the eye) specialist
