Thinking About Contact Lenses?

If you have been thinking about contact lenses, we have definitely been thinking about you!

Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants and Surgeons are committed to the finest eye care for those we provide services. Whether you are a routine eye care client or a prospect for cataract surgery with custom lens implantation, our number one goal is to provide the highest quality of care we possibly can.

Back to School Glasses

Glasses Are More Necessary For the 2020 Back To School Season

This year, more than ever, glasses are necessary for the 2020 Back to School season, for those who need them.

If you’re a glasses wearer, getting the right pair of glasses is an essential piece of your back to school wardrobe. If you have been sporting the same pair for a while, it might be time for a new pair.

Impact of Coronavirus on your Eyes

How Coronavirus Can Impact Your eye

Research has revealed that coronavirus can spread through the eyes, same it can through the mouth or the nose.

Now that we know coronavirus can be passed through tiny droplets left in the air after someone coughs, sneezes, or even talks – the likelihood of inhaling the droplets is substantially higher than absorption through the eye.

Eye Health During Covid

Eye Health During Covid-19

It is as important to guard your eyes as much as you do your hands, nose and mouth – to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Here at Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, your eye health is of utmost importance. Therefore, we thought we would share some ways you can keep your eyes safe and healthy during this coronavirus outbreak.

Contact Lens Safety

Contact Lens Care During COVID-19

We wanted to respond to inquiries concerning the use of contact lenses during COVID-19. The CDC has made it crystal clear that we should try to avoid touching our faces. At Dedham Ophthalmic Consultants and Surgeons, we though the following article from the CDC, concerning contact lens care, was worth sharing.

We do want to stress the importance of WASHING YOUR HANDS with soapy warm water for 20-30 seconds before ANY type of contact lens use or care is performed.

Woman Staring At A Computer Screen at Work

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month

Staring at your computer screen, smartphone or other digital devices for long periods won’t cause permanent eye damage, but your eyes may feel dry and tired.

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month! While consistently being on your computer will not permanently damage your vision, it can make your eyes feel irritated and fatigued.

Elderly Gentleman Wearing Glasses after Surgery for his Cataracts

Important Facts About Cataracts

Did you know? Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss?

Cataracts are the most common reason people lose vision. Cataracts are also the number one most diagnosed condition for aging eyes.  By age 65, over 90 percent of people have a cataract and half of the people between the ages of 75 and 85 have lost some vision due to a cataract. 

Little Girl Peeking Through Her Hands

FUN Facts About the Human Eye

We take our eyes for granted.

Vision is one of the most amazing gifts we are given. The simple things like seeing a rainbow after a thunderstorm, watching our loved ones stand at the podium as they accept their diploma or the view atop a mountain after a great climb. These are merely a few of the many images that are embedded into our minds,

Gift of Vision with Flex Benefits Dollars

Give Yourself the Gift of Vision With Your Flex Spending

It is that time of year again! Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are about to expire.

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I am telling you why . . . Dedham Docs is here in town – to help you with your Flex Spending Account.

A Flexible Spending Account is an account you can contribute money into and use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.