Expert Eye Care Services at South Boston Community Health Center

Looking for a trusted eye doctor in South Boston? Our Eye Care Department at SBCHC provides complete vision services for adults and children age 6 and up. Whether you need a routine eye exam, new glasses, or treatment for an eye condition, our experienced team is here to help protect your vision and overall health.

Comprehensive Eye Care in South Boston

The Eye Care Department at South Boston Community Health Center delivers care to adults and children 6 years and older. We pride ourselves in giving the most comprehensive care possible, by a team of experienced optometrists and consulting ophthalmologist, all right in the South Boston neighborhood.

Eye exams can help detect cataracts, glaucoma and retinal disease, as well as diabetes and high-blood pressure. It is important for children to be examined early and often, to prevent the development of strabismus (an eye turn or lazy eye) and amblyopia (decrease in vision, not corrected by glasses). A proper eyeglass prescription can help improve the quality and function of your life.

Vision Services for Adults & Children

Our Eye Care Services include:

  • Adult and pediatric eye exams
  • Contact lens fittings (including bifocal and astigmatism lenses)
  • Glasses prescriptions and on-site eyewear dispensary
  • Urgent care for eye injuries and infections
  • Screening and treatment for glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases
  • Vision testing for patients with diabetes and high blood pressure
  • Pediatric vision screenings (ages 6+)
  • Referrals to our in-house ophthalmology specialist
  • Low vision therapy and advanced imaging diagnostics

Why Choose SBCHC for Eye Care?

Choosing SBCHC means access to high-quality, community-based vision care with seamless referrals and integrated health services. Our compassionate team works to protect your vision and overall well-being — all in a convenient South Boston location.

We offer:

  • Pediatric and adult eye care
  • On-site glasses and contact lens fittings
  • Referrals for eye surgery or advanced treatment
  • Coordinated care with your primary care provider
  • Access to Pharmacy Services and Health Insurance Help on-site

Insurance & Payment Information

We accept most insurances, including MassHealth and various vision plans. Please contact our Eye Care Department for specifics on insurance and the cost of contact lenses and glasses.

Get in Touch with Our Eye Care Team

Phone: 617-464-5800 | Fax: 617-464-7658
Address: 386 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

Meet the Eye & Vision team below!

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What You're Saying

“Deserves 5 stars. Pediatrics department is amazing. Always accommodating, quick with answering questions, super doctors and staff all around. Love!”
Pediatrics
Parent of Pediatrics Patient 2024
“We are an elderly couple who have been patients at the SBCHC clinic for many years. Dr. Saxena stands out for correctness and creating a warm and very communicative doctor-patient environment. The doctor listens very attentively and calmly to everything you tell him. Simplicity in communication, diagnosis, and continuous patient condition monitoring make this doctor stand out from the rest.”
Dr. Saxena
Adult Medicine Patients 2024
“I feel that it is a well-oiled machine, with Dr. Brout at South Boston. I just can't say enough good things! They know why I am there without a computer, since everybody knows what is going on with me, all staff. Everybody is on the same page, for a level of healthcare I had never experienced.”
Family Medicine/Dr Brout
Family Medicine Patient 2022
“I like the doctors my son has. They listen, are very understanding, and seem like they care. I just like how they are with my son.”
BH Parent
Parent of Behavioral Health Patient 2022
“I like the attentiveness and feeling heard. I appreciate the fact that providers always make me feel involved in decisions.”
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Patient 2022
“I like that the service is more personalized because you know the people, and that is very important.”
Dental
Dental Patient 2022
“I liked that they were attentive and fast. They gave me the support I needed and were empathetic and organized. I went to a lot of departments, and all of the staff was this way.”
Family Medicine
Family Medicine Patient 2022
“The staff in the lab, Verinta or "V," is amazing. My son was literally giddy with delight at her joking and playfulness. He was actually so happy with her, he didn't react to the blood draw, but then cried outside a tiny bit with a delayed reaction like "hey, wait, that hurt." She is an absolutely phenomenal addition to the phlebotomy team! Overall, a great experience.”
May 2019
Parent of a Pediatric Patient
“Dr. Kane always asks me if I understand everything and whether or not I need further clarification... I really appreciate him explaining everything so in depth.”
2018
Eye Care Patient 2018
“There’s an emphasis on education here. Dr. Chiakpo and Marianna (a nurse in training) provided a lot of background concerning my issue and even brought in diagrams, which I greatly appreciated, since I’m a visual learner. They both gave me space to ask questions on everything. I really appreciated the time they spent with me.”
2018
Family Medicine Patient 2018