Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a vision condition in which you can see objects clearly close up, but not far away.

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Ophthalmology (New England Eye Center)

Ophthalmology (New England Eye Center) at Tufts Medical Center in Boston specializes in the testing and treatment of all types of eye diseases and visual problems.
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Doctors + Care Team

Cynthia D'Auria, OD

Cynthia D'Auria, OD

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Title(s): Director, Optometric and Contact Lens Service; Instructor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Ophthalmology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4600
Fax #: 617-636-4867

Optometry, contact lenses

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Mary T. Hettler-Young, OD

Mary T. Hettler-Young, OD

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Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Optometrist; Instructor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Ophthalmology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4600
Fax #: 617-636-4867

Primary eye care, pediatric eye care, optometry, contact lenses

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Chi Hae Kwan, OD

Chi Hae Kwan, OD

Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Optometrist; Instructor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Ophthalmology
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Optometry, refractive surgery, contact lenses

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Maria Mercuri, OD

Maria Mercuri, OD

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Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Co-Director, Vision Rehabilitation Service; Optometrist; Instructor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Ophthalmology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4600
Fax #: 617-636-4867

Vision rehabilitation, optometric and contact lens service

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Sampson Nosike, OD

Sampson Nosike, OD

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Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Optometrist
Department(s): Ophthalmology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4600
Fax #: 617-636-9267

Optometry, contact lenses, refractive surgery

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Eli Peli, MSc, OD

Eli Peli, MSc, OD

Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Co-Director, Vision Rehabilitation Service; Optometrist; Adjunct Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Ophthalmology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-4600
Fax #: 617-636-4867

Vision rehabilitation, optometric and contact lens service

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Jessica Stejna, OD

Jessica Stejna, OD

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Accepting New Patients

Title(s): Optometrist; Instructor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Ophthalmology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-7800
Fax #: 617-636-9267

Optometry, contact lens, refractive surgery

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