Boston University Eye Associates (BUEA) offers routine eye examinations as well as a wide array of diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients of all ages with eye conditions such as cataracts, ocular surface disorders, glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Our ophthalmologists perform surgical treatments for the most common conditions and refer patients to specialists when other testing or treatment is needed.

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Leading Expertise

More than 42,000 Patients Treated Annually

We care for over 42,000 patients each year across our multiple locations, providing accessible, best-in-class eye care to communities throughout the Greater Boston region.

Recognized as Top Doctors by Boston Magazine

Multiple members of our team have been named in 2025 as Top Doctors by Boston Magazine, an annual honor that recognizes the region’s most accomplished physicians.

Full Range of Ophthalmology Subspecialties

BMC offers a full range of evaluations and treatments for eye conditions, including surgical care, routine exams, and prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.

Programs and Clinics

A program within the Department of Ophthalmology providing comprehensive eye care, including diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and visio…
An ophthalmology program focused on glaucoma prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. The program helps detect glaucoma early and manage the disease with comprehensive care to …
An ophthalmology program that helps people with vision loss maximize their remaining sight through personalized evaluations, rehabilitation strategies, and low vision aids that su…
Specialty care within the Department of Ophthalmology that provides neuro ophthalmologist expertise and neuro vision evaluation to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the conn…
Our team specializes in cosmetic eyelid procedures and can provide a customized approach that takes eye health, vision benefits, and appearance into account.
Specialty eye care within the Department of Ophthalmology that includes optometrist services for routine and complex vision needs, providing comprehensive eye care such as vision …
A pediatric specialty care program within the ophthalmology department, where pediatric ophthalmologists and pediatric eye specialists provide expert care for infants, children, a…
Specialty care within the Department of Ophthalmology providing diagnosis and treatment of retinal conditions, including state-of-the-art imaging, advanced treatments, and retina …

Education and Training

Ophthalmology Residency

The BMC ophthalmology residency aims to produce comprehensive clinical ophthalmologists who possess not only clinical knowledge and surgical skills, but also the judgement, confidence, and independence to succeed in a variety of career choices. Residents will gain experience in routine and urgent eye care cases as well as eye surgery.

Ophthalmology Fellowships

BMC's ophthalmology department offers two fellowships: a two-year combined research and clinical fellowship in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery and a one-year clinical fellowship in glaucoma. The vitreo-retinal disease fellowship provides comprehensive training in both medical retina and vitreo-retinal surgery. The glaucoma fellowship provides comprehensive training in both the medical and surgical management of glaucoma.

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