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NECO Highlights Massachusetts’ Strength in Eye Care
Massachusetts Community Health Centers and NECO celebrate 50 years of providing eye care for all.

Diagnosing and Treating Glaucoma in Massachusetts
Did you know? Massachusetts optometrists treat individuals with glaucoma through oral and topical pharmaceuticals. This helps to ease the burden of access and cost for people in need of treatment.

What is Vision Therapy, and does it really work?
For some vision issues, a simple prescription for glasses just won’t do the trick. That’s because there’s a lot more to the eyes than their basic acuity—or, ability to see clearly measured against a 20/20 standard.

Does my child need an eye exam?
Sarah Williams, OD, a pediatric optometrist at NECO’s Eye Care Center, answers questions parents or caregivers frequently have about children’s eye exams.

Is telehealth right for you? It depends, says expert
NECO clinics offered tele-optometry services to upwards of 450 patients a month at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why are my eyes so irritated? It could be Dry Eye
Do your eyes often feel gritty, itchy, or dry? Do they burn or tear excessively? You may have a condition called dry eye. Optometrists can diagnose dry eye and offer options to manage your symptoms and the underlying causes.

Three doctors named to Newsweek’s Best Eye Doctors
Three NECO faculty and clinic optometrists were recently recognized in Newsweek’s America’s Best Eye Doctors.
New Dry Eye service started, scheduling appointments
The NECO Center for Eye Care recently opened a new Dry Eye Service dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Dry Eye.

Coco & Breezy line added to the eyewear selection
The NECO Center for Eyecare optical shop recently added the Coco and Breezy line of eyewear and sunglasses.