Weather Advisory: Temporary Door Closure

Due to extreme cold, access through the Moakley Building's entrance off Boston Medical Center Place will be temporarily closed from 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, through 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2.

All patients and visitors should use the main entrance for the Menino and Yawkey Buildings during this time. The hospital remains open and operating as normal.

We appreciate your patience as we take these precautions during severe winter weather.

Cataracts are a cloudiness in eye's lense which causes vision issues. Cataracts can start slowly and are not always noticeable. They often affect both eyes (but sometimes in varying degrees). Symptoms can include blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and fading colors. Age and other conditions like diabetes and previous eye surgeries are known causes.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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BUEA offers routine eye examinations and a wide array of diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients of all ages with eye conditions including cataracts, ocular surface dis…
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Our Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service offers a wide array of evaluations and treatments for eye conditions, including surgical treatment.