Steven Awner MD

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric & Strabismus

Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, SUNY @ Buffalo Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo

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Eye Care & Vision Associates811 Maple RdBuffalo, NY 14221
Phone+1 716-631-8888
Fax+1 716-631-3803

Summary

Dr. Steven Awner is an ophthalmologist based in Buffalo, NY, with subspecialties in neuro-ophthalmology and pediatric strabismus. He completed his medical education at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by an ophthalmology residency at the University at Buffalo and a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Duke University Hospital. Since 1994, he has served as an Associate Professor at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is currently the Medical Director at Oishei Children's Hospital Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic. His professional experience includes roles in both clinical and academic capacities, and he has contributed to significant research in retinopathy of prematurity and other ocular conditions. Dr. Awner has been actively involved in clinical trials and is recognized for his leadership roles, including his past presidency of the New York State Ophthalmology Society.

Education & Training

Duke University HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1994
University at BuffaloResidency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
HCA HealthONE /Presbyterian-St Luke’s Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1989
Brown UniversityAB, Biochemistry and Religious Studies, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 1990 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1993 - 1998
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

President New York State Ophthalmology Society (NYSOS), 2010-2011
Leadership Development Program American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2003-2004
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics
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Clinical Trials

Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity (CRYO-ROP) - Outcome Study of Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity Start of enrollment: 1986 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
The Effects of Light Reduction on Retinopathy of Prematurity (Light-ROP) Start of enrollment: 1995 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 3
Occlusion Versus Pharmacologic Therapy for Moderate Amblyopia Start of enrollment: 1999 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 3
The Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Study (ETROP) Start of enrollment: 2001 Oct 01
Unknown status
Phase 2, Phase 3
Supplemental Therapeutic Oxygen for Prethreshold Retinopathy of Prematurity Start of enrollment: 1994 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Tectonic Corneal Transplant in the Management of Congenital Anterior Staphyloma.
Rita Rodrigues, Hannah Scanga, Priya Potluri, Brian Grodecki, Kelly Tripi
Cornea. 2025-06-30
Open and Endoscopic Endonasal Optic Nerve Decompression for Craniofacial Fibrous Dysplasia in an Adolescent: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Moleca M Ghannam, Matthew Moser, David L Best, Steven Awner, Ayham Al Afif
Operative Neurosurgery. 2025-03-01
31 citations
Cataract associated with type-1 diabetes mellitus in the pediatric population.
M. Edward Wilson, Alex V. Levin, Rupal H. Trivedi, Stacey J. Kruger, Laurie A. Elliott
Journal of AAPOS. 2007-04-01

Press Mentions

Medical School Faculty, Staff Recognized for ExcellenceJune 11th, 2021

Committees

member, AAPOS Legislative Committee 2010 - 2018
member, Medical Advisory Board, Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo 2006 - 2015
Councilor, American Academy of Ophthalmology Council 2002 - 2008