NECO Center for Eye Care - Roslindale

08/04/2025

The month of August marks National Eye Exam Month. Eye exams are important because they can catch problems early, since many eye diseases (glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy) can develop silently, without symptoms. A regular exam can also reveal other hidden health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and even brain tumors. Early detection can save sight—and lives. Visit https://necoeyecare.org to schedule your eye exam today.

05/20/2025

To the , we are so of each and every one of you. Your hard work and dedication have made this moment possible, we told you it would go by fast! Your journey as Doctors begins today and we are excited to see you continue to change the way people see the world. Congratulations!

04/21/2025

🏃‍♂️✨ Throwing it back to the 1974 with Dr. Ken Myers and Dr. Mary Scott, true trailblazers in optometry! Seen here testing BAA Marathon runners as part of Dr. Myers’ research of ocular effects during marathon running. 🏅 His groundbreaking work reassured athletes that vigorous exercise doesn’t spike intraocular pressure, but can actually lower it 👀💪

The caption reads: “BOSTON, APRIL 12: WILL TEST RUNNERS’ EYES: Optometrists Mary Scott, left, and Kenneth Meyers, center, staff members of Massachusetts College of Optometry, and student Bill D**e, right, of Brighton, display equipment to be used Monday in testing eyes of about 50 of the almost 2,000 runners signed up for the BAA Marathon. The runners will be checked at the start and end of the 26-mile, 385-yard trek.”

01/09/2025

As LGBTQ+ adults age, they face significant health disparities. A recent AARP report shows 23% of older adults in NYC lack adequate insurance and far more grapple with visual impairments. This is why NECO believes it's crucial to improve access to eye care! Thanks to Edge Media for shouting out PRIDE ODs (led by NECO's Dr. Benjamin Young) and the work they do with training practitioners to prioritize vision equity for LGBTQ+ Community! 💖👓 Read the full article here: https://www.edgemedianetwork.com/story/337276

Higher Rates of Visual Impairment Among LGBTQ+ Older Adults Reveal the Need for Inclusive, Accessible Eye Care

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at New England College of Optometry!

11/11/2024

Celebrating our Veterans and those who serve them! Did you know VA optometrists serve ~1.8M Veterans at 350+ locations across the country? With vital optometry services diagnosing & offering advanced eye care for combat-related injuries & TBI vision issues, optometrists help serve those who serve our country. Read about NECO's long history partnering with the VA: https://www.neco.edu/news/how-neco-alumni-revolutionized-veterans-eye-care/ 👁️💙

    Building the Foundation and Key Milestones Former  director of clinical development, Charles Mullen, OD ’69, pioneered an integrated clinical training model that was radical for its time. He…

11/09/2024

👁️ Living with diabetes means caring for your entire health, especially your vision! 🩺 NECO offers essential tips on protecting your eyesight. With early treatment and proper care, most vision loss can be prevented and sometimes reversed. Remember to schedule eye exams based on your diagnosis type! Read more here: https://ow.ly/4qNr50U3uOv
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  Diabetes and Eye Exams Diabetes affects how your body manages blood sugar, and it comes in two forms. Type 1 diabetes typically begins in childhood or young adulthood, where…

11/06/2024

Welcome to EYE-Q, a new video podcast from NECO that offers an inside look at student life in Boston. In the premiere episode, four NECO students share their experiences on everything from finding apartments and roommates to adapting to Boston's famously challenging winters. Tailored especially for prospective students, EYE-Q dives into the real-life aspects of navigating both academics and city life. Check it out!

10/15/2024

In eye care, professionals dedicate their careers to preserving and enhancing patient vision. However, it is essential that we recognize and support those living with blindness or vision loss. That's why White Cane Awareness Day, observed annually on October 15, holds special significance in optometric practice and public health awareness. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MKx950TLzWg

10/10/2024

Today is World Sight Day, when millions of voices spotlight children’s eye care and champion vision care equity for all young people. NECO believes that the healthy lessons we teach our children today become the foundation for a lifetime of good vision. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/URS150TIGUB

09/23/2024

Congratulations to NECO's Amy Moy, OD, FAAO, CPCO, FNAP, Senior Director of Health Center Initiatives and Optometric Compliance, who has been awarded an OWA (Optical Women's Association) ClearVision Optical-Adira grant to fund a project to provide specialty frames for children with disabilities through the optometry clinic at Martha Eliot Health Center in Jamaica Plain.

09/21/2024

Today is World Gratitude Day, and we couldn't think of a better time to let you know how grateful we are to have you as part of the NECO community. You help to make a lasting impact on our students, faculty, staff, and the patients we serve every day at the NECO Center for Eye Care in Boston and Roslindale. Thank you!