Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Ophthalmology

Retina Service

Our Retina Service offers complete diagnosis and treatment, including state-of-the-art surgical care, for diseases of the retina and vitreous. Our advanced techniques ensure that you get the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for your condition. 

Location and Contact
Ophthalmology Department
850 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
3rd Floor
Yawkey Center 617.414.4020

Fax: 617.414.4028

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; After hours and weekend emergency care available

Directions and Transportation Call Us at 617.414.4020
BUEA Brockton
22 Christy’s Drive Brockton, MA 02301
BUEA Brockton 508.588.3060

Fax: 508.587.5774

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Directions and Transportation Call Us at 508.588.3060
BUEA Tauton
508.823.7473

Fax: 508.824.3830

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Directions and Transportation Call Us at 508.823.7473

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Information You May Need

Education and Training

Vitreoretinal Surgery and Disease Fellowship

The Retina Service offers a two-year vitreoretinal surgery and disease fellowship certified by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO). The program provides comprehensive training in both medical retina and vitreo-retinal surgery at Boston Medical Center and the Boston VA Medical Center.

Learn more about vitreoretinal surgery and disease fellowship
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Research Overview

The retina service participates in both clinical and translational research. We serve as a clinical site for the DRCR Retina Research Network as well as for trials on investigational retina therapeutics. Members of the retina service have received funding grants for novel retinal imaging techniques and for studies establishing links between ocular biomarkers and dementia. Additionally, our service has published widely on the use of telehealth in ophthalmology and socioeconomic disparities in eye care.