Between working, striving to maintain routines and staying social, most of us are spending more time with our digital devices than ever. As school ramps up for the year in a largely online environment, kids and teens are no exception. Along with a different take on education, this approach to learning is introducing something else…| Rady Children's Health
Scientists at the Ocular Genomics Institute of Mass Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School are reporting an exciting discovery about the role of tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) in inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs)—a leading cause of vision loss. The researchers hope their discovery can enable EVs to serve as biomarkers that enable clinicians… Read More »Studying Tiny Messenger Molecules Released from Eye Cells Could One Day Benefit Care of Patients with Inherited...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear offers a unique service that provides psychotherapy support to patients with vision loss and eye trauma and diseases. The service’s director, Ethan Lester, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Mass General Brigham, explains. At Mass Eye and Ear, we take pride in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients, not only… Read More »Bridging the Gap Between Eye Health and Mental Health The post Bridging the Gap Between Eye Health and Mental Health appeared first...| FOCUS
This blog was originally published in August 2024 and updated on March 27, 2025. Serving the Needs of our Community Developed by Joseph Arboleda, MD, PhD and James Chodosh MD, MPH, and managed by Dr. Arboleda, Ankoor Shah, MD, PhD, and Silas Wang, MD, the Research Scholars program creates opportunities for medical students to build a competitive application for ophthalmology… Read More »Harvard Ophthalmology Research Scholars Program Paves the Way to Success The post Harvard Ophthalm...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and throughout this past year, Focus has featured stories on the hospital’s past, present and future. This month, Focus is spotlighting the rich history of Mass Eye and Ear’s Howe Library, and it’s evolution from a small collection of books in an office cabinet to one… Read More »The Intellectual Hub of the Hospital: Mass Eye and Ear’s Howe Library The post The Intellectual Hub of the Hospital: Mass Eye and Ear’s Howe Librar...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and throughout the year, the Focus blog will feature stories on the hospital’s past, present and future. This month, Focus is spotlighting Mass Eye and Ear’s Anesthesiology Department, a dedicated and specialized service that has grown to 35 anesthesiologists on staff. The story of Mass Eye… Read More »Anesthesiology at Mass Eye and Ear’s Evolution From 1824 Through Today The post Anesthesiology at Mass Eye and Ear’s Evolution...| FOCUS
Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on July 14, 2024. This post has been updated from a story from September 2022, when Dr. Dohlman was honored with the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award for his exceptional contributions to the field . His impressive body of work took place… Read More »In Memory of Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, 101, a Cornea Research Pioneer and Visionary The post In Memory of Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, 101, a Cornea Research Pioneer and...| FOCUS
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be seen over North America. Retina specialist Jason Comander, MD, PhD, explains how to best enjoy the unique experience while keeping your eyes safe. When it comes to viewing the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, Jason Comander, MD, PhD, director of the Inherited… Read More »Enjoy the Solar Eclipse with These Eye Safety Tips The post Enjoy the Solar Eclipse with These Eye Safety Tips appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and the Focus blog each month will have stories on the hospital’s past, present and future. In February, Focus is spotlighting some of the ophthalmology department’s most significant achievements in clinical care, research and education. Learn more in an in-depth Advances in Motion article. More than… Read More »Mass Eye and Ear Ophthalmology: Celebrating 200 Years of Excellence in Patient Care, Research, and Education The post Ma...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and the Focus blog each month will have stories on the hospital’s past, present and future. In this first post, the team at the Howe Library at Mass Eye and Ear details the founding of Mass Eye and Ear and how its mission has carried on… Read More »Mass Eye and Ear Celebrates 200th Anniversary Since its Doors Opened The post Mass Eye and Ear Celebrates 200th Anniversary Since its Doors Opened appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
With 2023 winding down and the new year fast approaching, Focus reached out to Mass Eye and Ear experts to get their predictions on scientific and research advances breakthroughs that might be expected in the coming year. Ophthalmology treatment advances There are many advances to the field of ophthalmology expected in the coming year. Some… Read More »Mass Eye and Ear Experts Predict 2024 Medical Breakthroughs The post Mass Eye and Ear Experts Predict 2024 Medical Breakthroughs appeared ...| FOCUS
In a recent article in The Lancet, David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH, director of the Glaucoma Service at Mass Eye and Ear, and colleagues describe the current state of glaucoma care and what advances the future might bring to patients. In this Q+A, he discusses how far treatment has come and what can be… Read More »The Promising Future of Personalized Glaucoma Care The post The Promising Future of Personalized Glaucoma Care appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear scientist Dong Feng Chen, MD, PhD, uncovered the role of a protein, IGFBPL1, which shows a promising pathway to stall vision loss in glaucoma. How glaucoma causes blindness has long been a mystery and now, a groundbreaking discovery from Mass Eye and Ear scientist Dong Feng Chen, MD, PhD, may shed… Read More »Newfound Inflammation Resolution in the Eye Paves the Road To Treatments to Stop Blindness from Glaucoma The post Newfound Inflammation Resolution in the Eye Paves t...| FOCUS
The effects of blind spots caused by eye disease, injury, or surgery can be difficult to understand and even more difficult to illustrate. New research from Eli Peli, MSc, OD, offers a glimpse of the world as seen by people with blind spots. People frequently develop blind spots, or scotomas, in their vision as a… Read More »Making the Invisible Visible: One Researcher’s Quest to Simulate Visual Blind Spots The post Making the Invisible Visible: One Researcher’s Quest to Simulate Visu...| FOCUS
As people’s eyesight begins to strain, they may turn towards reading glasses or “readers” for help with their vision. Mass Eye and Ear Optometrist Isabel Deakins, OD, breaks down the do’s and don’ts when it comes to choosing the right readers. As people age, it is common to develop presbyopia, the progressive loss of near-focusing… Read More »How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Reading Glasses The post How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Reading Glasses appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Diabetes is a complex condition that can impact different parts of the body, including the eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. Focus spoke with Mass Eye and Ear retina specialist Leo Kim, MD, PhD, about diabetic retinopathy and how to prevent it.… Read More »Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Should Know About This Diabetes Complication The post Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Should Know About This Diabet...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear’s Emergency Department launched a new service where patients can call into a hotline and request a virtual visit with an eye doctor for urgent conditions, which will be triaged by a nurse to make sure true emergencies still get seen in-person. Mass Eye and Ear’s Emergency Department (ED) recently launched a… Read More »Mass Eye and Ear’s Emergency Department Launches 24/7 Virtual Hotline The post Mass Eye and Ear’s Emergency Department Launches 24/7 Virtual Hotlin...| FOCUS
Researcher Shizuo Mukai, MD put his eye for design and resourcefulness towards addressing a major need in eye clinics worldwide. When Mass Eye and Ear ophthalmologist Shizuo Mukai, MD discovered that a patient could not afford an expensive steroid implant, it turned into a creative mission. After doing some research – and digging through the… Read More »From Trash to Treatment: Working Cardboard Centrifuge Developed by Mass Eye and Ear Team The post From Trash to Treatment: Working Card...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear doctors recall how the bombing impacted their careers. Aaron Remenschneider, MD, MPH, was the senior resident on-call at the Mass Eye and Ear Emergency Department on April 15, 2013. In this role, the fourth-year otolaryngology—head and neck surgery resident was on point for triaging ear, nose and throat (ENT)-related emergencies at… Read More »Impact of Boston Marathon Bombing Tragedy Inspires Advances at Mass Eye and Ear The post Impact of Boston Marathon Bombing Trage...| FOCUS
Mass Eye and Ear patient, Eavan O’Neill, shares her journey with Stargardt disease and why she is thrilled to run in the 127th Boston Marathon to fundraise for a cure. Eavan O’Neill first noticed an issue with her vision in the eighth grade. While playing sports, like lacrosse and soccer, the ball looked blurry… Read More »26.2 Miles Closer to a Cure The post 26.2 Miles Closer to a Cure appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Ear, nose and throat surgeon Alex Grilli, MD, may be the first surgeon to perform and undergo a surgery at Mass Eye and Ear in the same day. His case also posed a unique challenge that would require two eye surgeons: Treating a torn retina in a patient with glaucoma. Alex Grilli, MD, had just… Read More »The Day an ENT Needed Emergency Eye Surgery The post The Day an ENT Needed Emergency Eye Surgery appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
Floaters are incredibly common, but in some cases might represent a serious concern that needs immediate medical attention. Frances Wu MD, a member of the Retina Service at Mass Eye and Ear, explains. The appearance of eye floaters out of the blue can understandably cause concern. These small dark spots or squiggly lines that “float”… Read More »Eye Floaters Explained The post Eye Floaters Explained appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
A low-risk cataract surgery unexpectedly left Texas resident Michelle Randolph, a professional photographer, with blurred vision in her left eye. After years of struggling to find answers, Michelle began to give up, until a close friend suggested she travel across the country to Mass Eye and Ear. After moving to southern Texas in 2013, Michelle… Read More »Worth the Flight: Traveling from Texas to Boston for Sight Saving Care The post Worth the Flight: Traveling from Texas to Boston for S...| FOCUS
Dr. Sonal Tuli invites colleagues to vote for UF Health Ophthalmology in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” reputation survey. She highlights the department’s clinical and research achievements as part of its commitment to advancing ocular health.| innovation.ufhealth.org
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