Ophthalmology + New England Eye Center

Once we understand your condition, we’ll create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. We also have a full-service optical shop, which means you can save time and choose eyeglass frames that fit your style. Here are some of our highlighted treatments: 

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery becomes necessary when the natural lens of the eye loses its clarity, resulting in cloudiness. This cloudiness affects vision and may lead to decreased contrast sensitivity and the appearance of halos around lights, especially at nighttime. 

Standard cataract surgery, also known as phacoemulsification, is the most common method for treating this condition. During the procedure, the cloudy lens is broken up using ultrasound technology and then removed. A synthetic intraocular lens (IOL) is then implanted in its place. 

If you have multiple eye refraction issues, a specialized lens called a premium IOL can be implanted to address these problems at the same time. Cataract surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning you can return home to recover on the same day as the surgery.

Sometimes cataract surgery requires more specialized equipment, expertise, and planning. We choose this approach for a variety of reasons, including:

• The cataract is advanced.
• You’re living with other eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
• Your eye has experienced trauma, such as a significant eye injury. 
   

Refractive surgery

State-of-the-art laser technology allows us to correct many vision problems quickly and without pain. Our refractive surgeons can correct blurry vision caused by nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism (abnormal eye curvature), or presbyopia (loss of ability to focus at near). Some of these surgeries reshape the cornea and others implant a lens in the eye. We can choose from different procedures based on your specific needs and may opt for one or more of these procedures depending

• LASIK
• Phakic IOL 
• PRK
• Refractive lens exchange
• SMILE

Oculofacial plastic surgery services

Oculofacial plastic surgery focuses on the structures around the eyes, including eyelids, brows, forehead and cheeks. Our surgeons are trained in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, as well as minimally invasive treatments like Botox and facial soft tissue fillers which can restore function and rejuvenate the eyes and face.

Ocular melanoma care

Receiving an ocular melanoma diagnosis can be a heavy weight to bear, but you don’t have to carry it alone. We’ll work with you, your loved ones and other members of your care team to map a treatment path that’s uniquely you.

Plaque brachytherapy, a special type of radiation therapy for the eyes, is the most common and effective method for treating ocular melanoma. We’re also one of a few health systems in the area that performs Gamma Knife surgery, a safe and painless way to treat tumors without making any incisions.

Macular degeneration care 

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people 50 years or older. AMD causes damage to the inner part of the retina (macula), resulting in loss of central vision. With AMD, it can be difficult to see fine details either when looking at something close or far away. 

There are 2 types of AMD. Most people (80%) have dry AMD where parts of the central retina become thin and can result in slow vision loss. Wet AMD is less common but is more serious. In this type, new, abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina and cause scarring, resulting in rapid vision loss. 

Our retina specialists use advanced technology called optical coherence tomography (OCT), a technology developed at Tufts Medicine and now used worldwide, to visualize the retina and stage the disease. We offer the latest in ocular therapeutics to treat both forms of AMD. We are also involved in many clinical studies investigating new therapeutic options, especially when standard medications are no longer working.