Tips to Avoid the Eye Doctor this Halloween
From gladiator swords to spooky masks, Halloween costumes and their accessories can lead to eye injuries if not handled carefully.
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5 Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Now more than ever, it’s important to take care of yourself and get the medical care you need. Protecting your eyesight is no different. In ...
Celebrating Bold Science, Life-Changing Cures and its Enduring Impact at Mass Eye and Ear
This fall, hundreds of patients and friends gathered virtually for the 11th Annual Sense-ation! Gala to celebrate the successful conclusion of Mass Eye and Ear’s ...
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Resident, Dr. Michael Wu, Describes Caring for COVID-19 Patients
In April 2020, the Greater Boston region was experiencing the peak of a COVID-19 outbreak. Mass Eye and Ear transformed the 10th floor inpatient unit ...
Ophthalmology Resident Dr. Karen Wai Shares Her Experience Caring for COVID-19 Patients
In April 2020, the Greater Boston region was experiencing the peak of a COVID-19 outbreak. Mass Eye and Ear transformed the 10th floor inpatient unit ...
Seeing the Best in Any Situation
Phuong Nguyen was so inspired by the care she received at Massachusetts Eye and Ear that she decided to give back. Now, she serves as ...
Is Sudden Hearing Loss an Emergency?
When someone suddenly loses his or her hearing, it’s hard to know what to do or when to get help. Ear specialist Steven Rauch, MD ...
Navigating COVID-19 with Hearing Loss
An expert offers tips for technology and every day advice that might help people with hearing loss when having to distance for COVID-19. Watch a ...
Are Contact Lenses Safe to Wear During COVID-19?
Suspicions are arising that contact lenses may raise risk for COVID-19 transmission. Amy C. Watts, OD, director of the Optometry and Contact Lens Service at ...
Not Missing a Moment
Deborah Hoberman spent years thinking the symptoms she was experiencing were a normal part of aging. She learned her assumptions were wrong after receiving care ...
Should You See an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist?
Whether you’re scheduling a routine eye exam or having problems with your vision, choosing an eye doctor is an important decision. Sheila Borboli-Gerogiannis, MD, and ...
Can a Concussion Affect Vision?
With football and hockey seasons both in full swing, the conversation around concussions has risen up again. We know concussions can affect a person’s cognitive ...
