Eye Physicians of Northampton

11/21/2025

The morning after a long day of cataract surgery these moments feel very good. - Dr. Shatz

11/21/2025

Dr. Shatz is spending the week in Comayagua, Honduras, teaching the art of cataract surgery to young eye surgeons.

08/08/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our community for your votes. We are proud to be recognized and remain dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive eye care to our valued patients.

We deeply appreciate your continued trust and support over the years and look forward to your next visit.

Our thanks as well to the Daily Hampshire Gazette

02/13/2025

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-doctor-and-the-pilot-who-saved-the-eyesight-of-millions-25ff57c1?st=2qYV2n&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Excellent vignette on one of the most important advances in modern medicine by acclaimed historian and local retinal surgeon, Dr. Andrew Lam, published in the Wall Street Journal last week.

Seventy-five years ago, Harold Ridley successfully implanted the world’s first artificial intraocular lens.

12/20/2024

As my mission in India comes to a close, I’m thrilled to share the final installment of my video diary. This time, I take you to Jodhpur, where our team continues to restore sight and transform lives.

In this video, you’ll meet one of our patients—a story that truly encapsulates the incredible impact of our work together. Watching their joy as their vision is restored is a powerful reminder of the work being done by SEE International and other charitable vision care organizations worldwide.

12/14/2024

From Dr. Shatz:
I'm currently in Siliguri restoring sight alongside long-time SEE volunteer ophthalmologists Drs. Preeti and Janak Shah.

During our first day here, we performed cataract surgery on 24 people in need. Your support has helped make possible. Each surgery performed restores more than just sight—it restores hope, independence, and connection for individuals who have been living with preventable blindness.

12/11/2024

A message from Dr Shatz:
“As we speak, I’m traveling for my 4th life-changing mission to India. During this trip, I will have the privilege of restoring sight to hundreds of individuals who are currently living with preventable blindness or severe visual impairment. I hope this gesture will be meaningful to you, as your contributions have made this program possible. Your support directly impacts the lives of countless people, enabling them to see the world anew, regain their independence, and reconnect with their loved ones.”

09/17/2024

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/gazettenet/name/william-cooley-obituary?id=56308223

We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Bill Cooley.
Dr. Cooley founded Eye Physicians of Northampton in 1980 with Dr. Bruce Bleiman. During his 40 year career, he was adored by his patients and deeply respected by his colleagues. He was kind, charming and wise. We will miss him.

View William Calvin Cooley's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

07/31/2024

Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We are proud to provide continued compassionate and comprehensive optical care to you.

We appreciate all your continued support over the years and look forward to seeing you soon!

Also, thank you to the Daily Hampshire Gazette

06/24/2024

Daily or monthly contacts? Which option is best for you? Here is a comparison between the two.

While daily contacts are more comfortable and don’t need to be cleaned, monthly contacts cost less and can be worn for up to a month. Daily contacts are a great choice for new contact users, as they get used to wearing contacts. Monthly contacts are great for frequent contact wearers.

06/17/2024

Some of the most common eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts. These diseases affect millions of Americans every year. Our doctors have extensive experience in highly sophisticated vision-improving procedures. Call us at (413) 584-6422 to help restore your vision today!