Eye Care

Our vision care specialists are here to promote effective eye care practices and contribute to your overall good health.

The Eye Care Department delivers care to children and adults of all ages. We pride ourselves in giving the most comprehensive care possible, by a team of experienced optometrists and consulting ophthalmologist.

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.

Services include

  • Comprehensive vision exam
  • Pediatric vision exam
  • Contact lenses (including astigmatism and bifocal contact lenses)
  • Diagnostic and medical treatment of eye diseases
  • Urgent care
  • Cataract and glaucoma surgery consultation/referrals
  • Low vision treatment
  • Advanced testing instruments (fundus photography, anterior segment photography, automated visual field testing and optic coherence tomography)
  • Eyeglasses dispensary

 

Payment

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.

Contact Information

Phone | 617-464-5800
 

 

  • Meng Meng Xu, F.A.A.O., O.D.

    Medical school: 
    University of Montreal
    Residency: 
    Eye Institute at Salus University
    Special interests: 
    Ocular disease, Public health, Primary care optometry
    Languages: 
    English

  • Susannah Rowe, MD, MPH

    Medical school: 
    John Hopkins University
    Residency: 
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Special interests: 
    Quality Eye Care to Underserved Populations
    Languages: 
    English, Spanish

  • Judith Darrow, O.D.

    Medical school: 
    New England College of Optometry
    Special interests: 
    Pediatrics, Primary care optometry
    Languages: 
    English

  • Elena Biffi, O.D., F.A.A.O.

    Medical school: 
    New England College of Optometry
    Residency: 
    SUNY State College of Optometry
    Special interests: 
    Occular disease, diagnostic testing, primary care optometry
    Languages: 
    English

  • Joseph Kane, Jr., OD

    Medical school: 
    New England College of Optometry
    Special interests: 
    Ocular manifestations of systemic disease, ocular imaging and advanced diagnostics, glaucoma, retinal disease, and neuro-ophthalmic disease.
    Languages: 
    English

  • Alexis Malkin, OD

    Medical school: 
    New England College of Optometry
    Residency: 
    Northport VA Hospital; Fellowship: Vision Rehabilitation at John Hopkins
    Special interests: 
    Low vision rehabilitation
    Languages: 
    English