Atwal Eye Care
Optometry • Lackawanna, NY • Since 1980 • Multiple locations in Western New York locations
About
Atwal Eye Care is a private ophthalmology practice based in Cheektowaga, NY, with 4 offices in the United States (including Tonawanda and Buffalo). Founded in 1980, it offers comprehensive eye care services—routine exams, medical and surgical eye care, LASIK, and cataract procedures. The doctors (Dr. Amar Atwal and Dr. Ephraim Atwal) have performed thousands of laser vision correction and cataract surgeries. If you’re seeking care in or near Lackawanna, NY (close to Buffalo), this practice provides the broader regional services and locations you might need. Contact: info@atwaleye.com or via the listed regional offices.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
3095 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225; 2441 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150; 3176 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127; 9540 Transit Road, Suite 103, East Amherst, NY 14051; 4590 Main Street, Snyder, NY 14226
Phone
716-892-2020; 716-896-8831
Info@AtwalEye.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Call or Text (716) 892-2020, Main Office (716) 896-8831, Patient Portal
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Cheektowaga): 4.7/5 (888)
- Birdeye (Orchard Park): 4.7/5 (437)
- MyVision.org (Tonawanda): 4.5/5 (62)
Patients praise
- highly skilled surgeons with positive surgical outcomes (LASIK, cataract)
- thorough examinations and professional, knowledgeable staff
- caring bedside manner of certain practitioners
- clean and organized office facilities
- strong patient advocacy by administrative staff regarding insurance issues
Common complaints
- long wait times and office scheduling issues (e.g., triple booking)
- instances of uncomfortable or painful exams
- occasional reports of unhelpful staff interactions
- concerns regarding limited face-to-face interaction with lead surgeons pre- and post-procedure
- past legal allegations of medical negligence in specific malpractice cases
"The staffing at Atwal made me feel so comfortable at my appointment that I forgot the questions I was going to ask them!"
— Birdeye Review"They jam pack people into this office triple booking appointments. There was one doctor going room to room and it took forever."
— Birdeye Review"Dr. Atwal is very kind and will listen and answer all of your questions and concerns. He will give you the time that you need with him and will not rush through your appointment."
— WebMD ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Eyes on Washington: How Atwal Eye Care Is Championing Vision Health from Buffalo to Capitol Hill - Atwal Eye Care - Atwal Eye Care — Jul 24, 2025
- Puneet S. Braich, MD, MPH - Board Certified Ophthalmologist — Nov 15, 2025
- Where to Find Forever Young Magazine | Site | buffalospree.com — May 20, 2026
- THE BEST 10 OPTOMETRISTS IN CHEEKTOWAGA, NY - Yelp — Dec 11, 2025
- Jessica Mallabar - Grand Island Optical | LinkedIn — Jan 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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