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.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Glaucoma is an eye condition resulting from optic nerve damage, caused in most cases by increased eye pressure due to fluid buildup. There are two main kinds of glaucoma: primary open-angle glaucoma, where the only symptom is gradual vision loss, and narrow (closed) angle glaucoma, where symptoms can include severe eye pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, and eye redness. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Ophthalmology

BUEA offers routine eye examinations as well as a wide array of diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients of all ages with eye conditions that include cataracts, ocular s…
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Glaucoma Program

Our Glaucoma Service provides early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment options for this condition, so you can keep as much sight as possible.
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Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service

Our Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service offers a wide array of evaluations and treatments for eye conditions, including surgical treatment.