Massachusetts Eye and Ear

11/17/2025

AI is transforming eye care, with screening for diabetic retinopathy taking just 5 minutes.

A cutting-edge camera is helping detect vision-threatening disease earlier, reaching more patients in urban communities where rates are highest.

Watch as NBC10 Boston Public Health Reporter Malcom Johnson puts the technology to the test with Alice Lorch, MD, comprehensive ophthalmologist at Mass Eye and Ear. http://spklr.io/6180BMkQe

11/14/2025

At a recent employee appreciation social, Mass Eye and Ear staff proudly dressed in blue to celebrate Spirit Day, marking the hospital’s 201st birthday. Employees enjoyed cupcakes, sparkling cider and tested their knowledge of Mass Eye and Ear with special trivia questions.

11/13/2025

Earlier this fall, 10 faculty and staff members from Mass Eye and Ear (plus their families!) participated in the Foundation Fighting Blindness Boston Vision Walk.

It was a meaningful moment to reflect on the FFB's origins at Mass Eye and Ear more than 50 years ago, and to celebrate our ongoing partnership.

11/12/2025

Last week, we celebrated Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP) Week 2025. We're grateful for the amazing team of ophthalmic assistants, photographers and sonographers at Mass Eye and Ear. Thank you for the compassion, commitment and dedication you bring to every patient, every day.

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

In this video, Dr. Rishi Singh, chair of Ophthalmology, shares what drives his passion for advancing vision care, the innovations shaping the future of ophthalmology, and his commitment to putting patients first at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Brigham.

Watch to see how leadership, compassion and innovation come together to make a difference in eye health.

11/08/2025

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine offers hope for patients with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers found that pairing a tiny eye implant with augmented reality glasses led to meaningful visual improvements.

Demetrios Vavvas, MD, director of the Retina Service, weighs in on the device with NBC News.

The device helped people with an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration, which affects about 1 million people in the U.S.

11/04/2025

🌙 Struggling with sleep apnea? Discover new paths to better rest.

Join us for a 30-minute, online webinar exploring alternative approaches to sleep apnea that could improve your sleep and your life.

🗓️ November 13, 2025
🕔 5–5:30 pm
🎙️ Featuring Phoebe Yu, MD, MPH, sleep medicine specialist

Learn how innovative options might help you breathe easier and sleep better. Reserve your spot now: http://spklr.io/6180BzvCr

10/29/2025

We recently celebrated our annual Founders’ Day Luncheon, honoring our most generous and loyal friends and supporters. Guests were moved by the inspiring story of pediatric patient Jackson Burke, who at just 11 years old faced a detached retina—a diagnosis that could have led to permanent vision loss and the inability to participate in sports.

Thanks to the expertise of Nimesh Patel, MD, director of Pediatric Retina, and the dedicated team at Mass Eye and Ear, Jackson's journey became a remarkable comeback story.

10/28/2025

Volunteers from Mass Eye and Ear, in partnership with colleagues from the Mass General Brigham Community Care Vans, were proud to participate in the 6th Annual Deatrich Wise Block Party at the Josh Kraft Teen Center in Mattapan.

Founded by former New England Patriots player Deatrich Wise, the event allowed a team of ophthalmic technicians and audiologists to connect with the community by providing hearing and vision education, highlighting our services and distributing fun giveaways.

10/24/2025

Shoutout to our incredible Pharmacy Team! Thank you for your expertise, compassion and dedication to our patients—your work makes a difference every day.

10/17/2025

Mass Eye and Ear recently celebrated employees who reached milestone anniversaries in 2024. President CarolAnn Williams thanked the employees from across the organization for their commitment and dedication, applauding them for making Mass Eye and Ear special.

Guests also heard from one of the honorees, Beatrice “Miss B” Patrick, who marked 50 years as a beloved member of the food services team. Known to her colleagues and patients for her kindness and engaging charm, Miss B shared what has inspired her throughout the decades: a deep commitment to supporting patients and co-workers alike. She closed with, “If you love the work you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.”