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.

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Ophthalmology

Retina Service

Our Retina Service offers complete diagnosis and treatment, including state-of-the-art surgical care, for diseases of the retina and vitreous. Our advanced techniques ensure that you get the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for your condition. 

Locations and Contact
Ophthalmology Department
850 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Yawkey Center
617.414.4020

Fax: 617.414.4028

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; after hours and weekend emergency care available

Get Directions Call Us at 617.414.4020
BUEA Brockton
22 Christy’s Dr., Brockton, MA 02301
BUEA Brockton
508.588.3060

Fax: 508.587.5774

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Get Directions Call Us at 508.588.3060
BUEA Taunton
North Woods Medical Center 2005 Bay St., Ste. 206, Taunton, MA 02780
BUEA Taunton
508.823.7473

Fax: 508.824.3830

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Get Directions Call Us at 508.823.7473

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Education and Training

Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease Fellowship

The Retina Service offers a two-year vitreoretinal surgery and disease fellowship certified by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO). The program provides comprehensive training in both medical retina and vitreo-retinal surgery at Boston Medical Center and the Boston VA Medical Center.

Learn More about Our Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease Fellowship
Research

Ophthalmology Research Overview

The retina service participates in both clinical and translational research. We serve as a clinical site for the DRCR Retina Research Network as well as for trials on investigational retina therapeutics. Members of the retina service have received funding grants for novel retinal imaging techniques and for studies establishing links between ocular biomarkers and dementia. Additionally, our service has published widely on the use of telehealth in ophthalmology and socioeconomic disparities in eye care.

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