Eye Care

Comprehensive Eye Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Your vision is our focus at the Eye Center at UMass Memorial Health. We offer the latest in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. From routine exams to advanced therapies, we can help you.  

Prompt Access to Ophthalmology Services    

Some eye conditions and injuries need timely care, especially if you are experiencing sudden vision changes or eye pain. We help you start feeling better sooner with offerings that include: 

• Same-day or next-day appointments for urgent issues
• Early morning hours

Eye Conditions We Treat

Our ophthalmologists treat a wide spectrum of eye conditions, including: 

• General eye conditions, such as cataracts, dry eye, inflammation and watery eyes
• Corneal conditions, which affect the clear, protective outer layer of your eye
• Issues affecting eye function or appearance, such as styes, droopy eyelids and trauma
• Genetic eye issues, such as macular degeneration and strabismus, often linked to inherited conditions or family history
• Glaucoma, a condition causing fluid buildup that puts pressure on the optic nerve
• Retinal disorders, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy

Learn more about the eye conditions we treat.    

Eye Testing and Treatments

From everyday concerns to complex conditions, our team supports your eye health with skill and compassion.

Eye Testing Services 

The Eye Center offers a full range of tests, including: 

• Fluorescein and ICG angiography evaluate blood flow in the retina and back of the eye.
• Ocular ultrasonography uses sound waves to look inside the eye when bleeding, swelling or other issues make it challenging to use other imaging methods.
• Ophthalmic photography uses a special camera to capture detailed images of eye structures.
• Orthoptics involves eye exercises and visual tests to diagnose and manage problems with eye alignment and muscle control.
• Perimetry (visual field testing) maps your field of vision, specifically side (peripheral) vision.

Eye Treatments  

Ophthalmologists deliver the  treatments you need, including standard therapies and advanced options. Our offerings include: 

• Anti-VEGF injections help reduce swelling and may prevent vision loss in people with macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
• Eyelid procedures, (typically outpatient) treat issues such as blocked glands or styes.
• Glasses and contact lens prescriptions help correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
• Laser corrective surgery changes the shape of your cornea and improves vision.
• Plastic and reconstructive eye surgery repairs trauma or physical issues affecting your vision.
• Prescription eye drops may be necessary to treat glaucoma, dry eye and infections.
• Small-incision cataract surgery replaces the eye lens using a gentler technique that offers a quick recovery.