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Robert A. Ryan, O.D.

Robert A. Ryan, O.D.

Ophthalmology

5 out of 5 stars
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 271-2990

Locations

Flaum Eye Institute - Brighton

1701 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618

Flaum Eye Institute - Pittsford

Tobey Village Office Park
160 Office Parkway
Pittsford, NY 14534

About Me

Robert Ryan is an experienced and nationally renowned optometrist who provides care at the Flaum Eye Institute's Brighton and Webster Locations. He has published dozens of articles concerning contact lens wear and anterior segment care in peer reviewed journals and has lectured extensively throughou...
Robert Ryan is an experienced and nationally renowned optometrist who provides care at the Flaum Eye Institute's Brighton and Webster Locations. He has published dozens of articles concerning contact lens wear and anterior segment care in peer reviewed journals and has lectured extensively throughout the world about topics related to vision care.

He actively participates as a FDA Clinical Investigator for many contact lens manufacturers in addition to providing them consultative services. He is also teaches ophthalmology residents through the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry's ophthalmology department and helps train optometrists through the State University of New York School of Optometry.

Dr. Ryan has served in leadership positions of the Rochester Optometric Society and is a member of the American Academy of Optometry.He is a member of the Contact Lens Society of America and is on the editorial board of the journal "review of Contact Lenses."
He received his Bachelor's and Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and established one of the most successful optometric practices in the Finger Lakes Region.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Education

OD | Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. 1989

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Always a great experience!

Dec 29, 2024

5.0 stars

Doctor and staff are very polite, thorough and informative. I would not hesitate and have recommended this office.

Dec 22, 2024

5.0 stars

The doctor took the time to answer all of my questions.

Dec 17, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Ryan goes above & beyond anything any other Dr. Has ever done for me. Really takes the time to figure out the best solution to my problems.

Dec 15, 2024

4.6 stars

Doc ~ very nice friendly professional well mannered. Very quick, understand Drs are very busy.

Dec 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Professional and knowledgeable.

Dec 11, 2024

I have been a patient of Dr. Ryan since approximately 1987. Figure it out.

Nov 30, 2024

5.0 stars

There is none better than Dr Ryan polite, professional, listens , looks at me (doesn't stare at the computer). All doctors should strive to be like Dr Ryan

Nov 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Ryan Is the best. Very caring, present, and knowledgeable!

Nov 26, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Ryan discussed possible outcomes and multiple paths to better vision

Nov 20, 2024