Flaum Eye Institute

Join us—for vision, ever better.

At the Flaum Eye Institute, vision is more than a sense—it’s our mission. As the region’s leading center for eye care, education, and research, we bring together world-class clinicians, pioneering scientists, and cutting-edge technologies to preserve and restore sight.

We were the first in New York State to implant a bionic eye, enabling a patient with inherited blindness to perceive light and shadow for the first time. From routine exams to the rarest conditions, we care for patients across Upstate New York and beyond—delivering innovation, compassion, and hope.

"Vision is 50% of the brain’s activity. Losing it changes everything—from how we learn, to how we work, to how we connect. At Flaum, we’re not just preserving sight—we’re pushing the limits of what’s possible, restoring vision through innovation, compassion, and science. But we can’t do it alone. The future of sight depends on what we do now."

David A. DiLoreto Jr. MD, PhD
Director, Flaum Eye Institute