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.

Open Angle Glaucoma

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Open-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma, an eye condition caused by fluid buildup that causes increased eye pressure, affecting the optic nerve. Open-angle glaucoma has no noticeable symptoms other than a gradual loss in vision.

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…
Ophthalmology
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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.
Glaucoma Program