Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

04/18/2024

Heading out to play your favorite sport? Wearing protective is a simple step you can take to prevent eye injuries.

Among the most common sports-related eye injuries ophthalmologists routinely treat are corneal abrasions, bruising around the eye, retinal detachment and internal bleeding, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The AAO reports that pickle ball related eye injuries are on the rise. Proper eye protection is key to helping prevent these kinds of injuries. Here are safety tips:

🏀Check for ASTM safety rated sport specific goggles/eyewear
⚽️Consider replacing eyewear once it is yellowed or damaged.
🏓For basketball, racquet sports (including pickle ball), soccer and field hockey, wear protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses.
🏊‍♀️For water sports, consider eyewear with UV protection to avoid sunburn or glare.
🏑Athletes who wear contacts or glasses should still wear eye protection; contacts and regular eyeglasses are not replacements for protective sports eyewear.

If you experience an eye injury, seek medical attention immediately, even if the injury seems minor; sometimes noticeable symptoms develop later.

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04/08/2024

Planning on viewing the ? Be sure to check out these safety tips.
https://www.eyeboston.com/resources/news/how-to-safely-view-the-april-8-total-solar-eclipse/

03/26/2024

In anticipation of , OCB recognizes our outstanding who are dedicated to saving eyesight and to providing the highest quality care to patients. We thank you for all that you do!

03/25/2024

https://www.eyeboston.com/resources/news/how-to-safely-view-the-april-8-total-solar-eclipse/
OCB eye doctors share important safety tips for viewing the solar eclipse coming April 8!

There is much excitement building around the solar eclipse that is coming just seven years after the last one that occurred in 2017. Eye doctors at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston encourage you to enjoy the spectacle, but do so safely, bearing in mind that eye safety is paramount. The total solar e...

03/18/2024

During , we recognize the women and who provide outstanding eye care at OCB. Drawing from a legacy of more than 50 years of excellence, we thank you for all that you do to move the dial forward, advancing science, sharing your knowledge as educators and advancing the field of eye care.

02/29/2024

OCB is fortunate to have a team of dedicated employees who go above and beyond for our patients! We thank each one of our valued staff members for all that you do every day to ensure that our patients receive the very best eye care!

02/12/2024

OCB is proud of our Boston Magazine Top Doctors 2024!
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02/09/2024

OCB's Dr. Dacey talked with a group at the about age related macular degeneration and low vision, kicking off . Many people are not aware that they have age related macular degeneration until they have a noticeable vision problem or until it is detected during an eye examination. You are more likely to develop AMD if you:
-eat a diet high in saturated fat (found in foods like meat, butter, and cheese)
-are overweight
-smoke ci******es
-are over 50 years old
-have hypertension (high blood pressure)
-have a family history of AMD
-have heart disease
-have high cholesterol levels.

01/30/2024

Congratulations to Ambika Hoguet coauthor of an paper assessing the effectiveness of SFT laser in the treatment of , to be published in the journal Ophthalmology

01/29/2024

Big congratulation to Lana Rifkin, MD for her research that is advancing the way uveitis is treated!

Grateful for Lana M. Rifkin MD expertise and dedication as she presented the TRS4Vision trial results at the American Uveitis Society Winter Symposium in Utah!…

01/17/2024

Glaucoma affects 2.7 million Americans over age 40. Learn if you are at risk for this "silent thief of vision." https://conta.cc/4b0ypHS

01/15/2024

Detecting glaucoma early is essential to preserving as much of your vision as possible. Make healthy vision a priority in the new year. Schedule your comprehensive eye exam today!