Massachusetts Eye and Ear

04/22/2026

Annual eye screenings are critical for diagnosing and treating diabetes-related vision loss. Many people, however, delay care without realizing that damage can happen before symptoms appear.

Learn six common reasons people put off eye exams and what you can do to stay on track with your vision care.

Type 2 DiabetesClosing the Type 2 Diabetes GapShare this articleShare on FacebookShare on XShare on PinterestCopy Link6 Reasons People Skip Diabetes Eye Exams — and How to Stay on TrackiStockByErin CoakleyPublished on March 25, 2026 byElise M. Brett, MDIf you have type 2 diabetes, you may be used ...

04/20/2026

It’s race day for Mass Eye and Ear's Boston Marathon team! This past weekend, the team gathered for a pep rally in anticipation of today’s race. Good luck to all the runners—we’re cheering you on!

04/18/2026

As Team Eye and Ear celebrates their 20th anniversary, runners from past and present share what being part of the Mass Eye and Ear community has meant to them.

04/17/2026

For more than 10 years, Alison Clode has relied on Mass Eye and Ear for care that helps her breathe and stay active.

Now, she’s taking on the Boston Marathon to give back, raising funds to support research that improves quality of life for patients facing breathing conditions.

In our “Why I'm Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what's inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

04/16/2026

Kathy Charbonnier, RN, is the Chief Nursing Officer at Mass Eye and Ear and a qualified runner who continues to be part of the Team Eye and Ear marathon team.

This year’s Boston Marathon will be Kathy’s 10th marathon in support of the hospital. She's a true inspiration to many, including her fellow teammates.

Good luck on marathon day, Kathy!

04/16/2026

In 2006, an enthusiastic group of runners made up the very first Team Eye and Ear at the Boston Marathon. Twenty years later—and more than $10 million raised—the 2026 team is 53 runners strong and ready to take on Marathon Monday.

Learn how you can support their journey: http://spklr.io/6182EJax4

04/15/2026

Intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disorder where fluid inside the head is increased and causes a number of complications from severe headaches to vision loss.

04/14/2026

Violinist and street performer Vivian Luo will be lacing up her shoes for Team Eye and Ear on April 20th as she takes on the 130th Boston Marathon.

Vivian’s journey to the starting line is especially meaningful. What began as irritation from a new pair of contact lenses in 2021 turned into a life-altering diagnosis of acanthamoeba keratitis—a rare and serious eye infection that can lead to blindness if left untreated.

Under the care of the Mass Eye and Ear cornea team, Vivian made a remarkable recovery. Today, she's back on the streets of Boston, performing for adoring crowds and training for her very first marathon.

Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, expert care and the impact of supporting lifesaving work. http://spklr.io/6183EJWIh

04/14/2026

Jon Tuma has been by his daughter London’s side as her running partner since she was in kindergarten when he powered through a 5K with the flu because he didn’t want her to run alone.

Three years ago, Jon was diagnosed with Usher syndrome, a rare genetic condition with no cure that causes both hearing and vision loss. Everyday tasks like navigating stairs or recognizing faces in low light have become harder, reshaping how Jon moves through the world.

Now, London is lacing up to run the 2026 Boston Marathon in honor of her dad, raising funds to support groundbreaking Usher syndrome research at Mass Eye and Ear.

"Running has always been how my dad and I show up for each other, and this marathon is my way of honoring the love, strength, and perseverance he’s shown me," London says.

In our “Why I'm Running” series, Boston Marathon runners share what's inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston.

04/10/2026

Experiencing headlight glare while driving at night? You’re not alone.

Simple adjustments, like avoiding direct eye contact with oncoming headlights and keeping your gaze slightly down and to the side, can help reduce that blinding effect and keep you safer on the road.

Daniel Liebman, MD, a member of the Glaucoma Service, weighs in on the AAA study with WCVB Channel 5 Boston.

Are you frustrated by bright headlights while you're driving at night? A new study suggests you're not alone.

04/01/2026

Congratulations to our Team Eye and Ear runners on completing their longest training run before Marathon Day!

With less than three weeks to go until the 130th Boston Marathon®, the team is working hard and gearing up to take on 26.2 miles in support of research and care at Mass Eye and Ear.

Learn more about our runners and how you can support their efforts: http://spklr.io/6180Eysxa

03/30/2026

Today is National Doctors’ Day, a time to celebrate physicians like Daniel Lee, MD, director of Pediatric Otology and Neurotology at Mass Eye and Ear, who made it possible for Celine to hear again when she was just nine months old.

“Please consider supporting these incredible physicians, whose expertise and compassion impact patients from around the world,” says Celine’s mom.

Honor life-changing work with a donation: http://spklr.io/6184Ey9CE