Eyecare Medical Group

02/05/2026

With the increased use of GLP-1 drugs, primarily prescribed to control blood sugar, concerns about ocular side effects has also surfaced. Here is some information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/can-ozempic-affect-eye-health-here-s-what-ophthalm
If you have concerns, we encourage you to speak with your primary care physician.

02/02/2026

Dry macular degeneration is a common gradual deterioration of some retina layers. Typical findings include drusen (waste deposits) under the retina and is usually found in eyes of older patients (over 60) and can cause blurred or distorted central vision. Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercise, ultraviolet protection and healthy diets can slow progression of dry macular degeneration. It is critically important to have your eyes examined at least annually.

01/30/2026

EMG's Tik-Tok crew are working on strength training!

01/25/2026

EMG will be closed Monday, January 26 due to weather. Please stay safe, and we will be back open Tuesday morning.

01/21/2026

"Very professional and skilled with both laser and cataract surgery!" says Dexter on Google

★★★★★ Very professional and skilled with both laser and cataract surgery!

01/21/2026

Fun eye facts!

01/16/2026

We will be closed Monday to observe Martin Luther King Day.

01/15/2026

Our clinic at Stroudwater Crossing is officially open! Dr. Hill is currently seeing patients in her dry eye clinic, and Dr. Shah will be performing LASIK soon! Exciting progress at EMG!

01/05/2026

The EMG Tik Tok crew is at it again- saying goodbye to 2025, and hello to an exciting 2026!

12/31/2025

We will be closed Thursday and Friday to celebrate the New Year! EMG would like to thank our patients, staff and community for a fantastic 2025, and we look forward to continue excellent eye care in 2026!

12/29/2025

BIG NEWS for the New Year! Our S**o office is now located in Portland at Stroudwater Crossing. We have built a new center for cutting edge LASIK and dry eye treatment! Our phone and fax number remains the same- all patients will now be seen in Portland! City of Portland, Maine

12/28/2025

"Dr. Jackie Nyugen and team is the best retina specialist in Maine. I had lost vision in my right eye and it was through devine intervention that I was referred to EMG (a story for another time) she went above and beyond to restore my vision.
The team is amazing, they are jovial, respectful and you can feel that they genuinely
care for you and your well-being.
We moved from Maine and Dr Jackie search and found the best.." says Egona on Google

★★★★★ Dr. Jackie Nyugen and team is the best retina specialist in Maine. I had lost vision in my right eye and it was through devine intervention that I was referred to EMG (a story for another time) she went above and beyond to restore my vision. The team is amazing, they are jovial, resp...