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Steven Awner, MD
Eye Care & Vision Associates
Ophthalmology: Pediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, and Neuro-Ophthalmology
Niagara Falls, Williamsville
Most recent review: Sep 12, 2025
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177 Ratings
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Dr. Steven Awner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Ophthalmologist. He is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and a volunteer faculty member who trains and lectures Pediatric Residents and Neonatology Fellows, as well as Ophthalmology residents.
4.8
177 Ratings
77 Comments
Dr. Steven Awner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Ophthalmologist. He is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and a volunteer faculty member who trains and lectures Pediatric Residents and Neonatology Fellows, as well as Ophthalmology residents.
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STEVEN AWNER, MD
OFFICE SCHEDULE
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm - Williamsville
Thursday (every other): 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Niagara Falls
Thursday (every other): 8:00 am - 3:30 pm - Williamsville
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm - Williamsville
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Steven Awner, MD
A graduate of Brown University, Dr. Awner pursued his medical studies at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus (misaligned eyes) and Neuro-Ophthalmology. He completed Ophthalmology Residency training at SUNY Buffalo and post-graduate Fellowship training at the Duke University Eye Center. He then joined the full time faculty of the Jacobs School of Medicine in 1994 where he practiced and mentored over 25 Ophthalmology Residents and a Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellow during his nine year tenure.
He is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and volunteer faculty member who trains and lectures Pediatric Residents and Neonatology Fellows, as well as Ophthalmology residents. Since 2006, he has served as the Medical Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Oishei Children's Hospital (OCH) where he continues to perform complex ocular surgeries as well as treat premature infants in the Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He coordinates Emergency Trauma Attending coverage at the designated Level 1 OCH Trauma Center. He is a member of both the OCH Surgical Advisory and Physician Leadership committees.
Dr. Awner specializes in complex pediatric ophthalmic conditions and works closely with other pediatric sub-specialists at OCH including Pediatric Neurosurgeons, Neurologists, Rheumatologists, Endocrinologists, Geneticists, Autism and Developmental specialists, along with others. He is Consulting Ophthalmologist for the multi-disciplinary Craniofacial team, Neurofibromatosis and Neuro-Oncology services.
He is active in clinical research, participating in several NIH and Children's Oncology Group studies as well as pharmaceutical trials with the Adult Neurologists at Dent. He has participated in many of the national clinical trials involving Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Dr. Awner was part of the original Amblyopia Treatment Study (ATS) coordinated by the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG). He has expertise in children with nystagmus, congenital anomalies, low vision, cataracts, glaucoma, orbital tumors, nasolacrimal disorders, ptosis (droopy eyelids) in addition to amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus. He is known for his ability to care for children with special needs.
Dr. Awner has lectured nationally and internationally and is a past President of the New York State Ophthalmology Society (NYSOS) and remains an active board member. He has received Achievement and Honor Awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He served as an AAO Councilor for two terms and is an alumnus of the AAO Leadership Development Program. He has been an active member on several committees for the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) as well as a member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Buffalo Ophthalmological Society and the Buffalo Pediatric Society.
Dr. Awner was an area chair and interviewed for the Brown University Alumni Association for over 25 years. He and his wife Maxine chaired the Make-A-Wish gala in 2019 and he is a member of the Jewish Federation of Buffalo Board of Governors. Dr. Awner resides in Williamsville. His family has rescued four dogs over the past 15 years. He enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his two adult daughters.
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Didn't really give me a solution to my problem now iam seeking another opinion but geez pay your deductible
Dr Awner always takes his time every appointment and explains everything to us, so we’re not leaving with any questions.
I appreciate that the office called to ask us to come in a little later for our appt bc the doctor was running behind. Doctor Awner is attentive to us in the office and answers questions explaining basic terms and not just using medical jargon. He even writes down things for you to reference instead of being forced to remember and google it later. He sees my 4 year old and is great with him.
Dr. Awner was kind and expressed patience with my 2 year old.
Great with patient and family but moved Fast and I felt like I couldn’t ask more questions.
Knowledgeable and patient!
Dr Awner is knowledgeable, professional, and kind.
Long wait time and he was very brief and abrupt. Did not listen to concerns seemed to be in a hurry after a one hour wait.
Very professional , able to communicate to me in a way that was so understandable . A kind man, thank you!
Dr. Awner is soft spoken and patient with kids. The only downfall with this particular office (Williamsville) is that they overbook patients and there is always a long wait even when requesting the first appointment of the day to avoid a wait.