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Best Retina & Vitreous specialists in Massachusetts

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Retina & Vitreous · Massachusetts
Jeffrey Heier

Jeffrey Heier, MD

Co-President and Medical Director, Director of the Vitreoretinal Service, and Director of Retina Research at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston; Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Reza Dana

Reza Dana, M.D.,MSE,MPH

Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Cornea, Ocular Surface and External Disease Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Joan Miller

Joan Miller, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Chirag Shah

Chirag Shah, MD

Fellowship Co-Director, Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Tufts New England Medical Center/Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Ophthalmology

West Yarmouth, MA
Demetrios Vavvas

Demetrios Vavvas, M.D.,PHD

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Lucy Young

Lucy Young, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Mark Dacey

Mark Dacey, M.D.

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Ophthalmology

Plymouth, MA
Teresa Chen

Teresa Chen, M.D.

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Dean Eliott

Dean Eliott, MD

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Ivana Kim

Ivana Kim, M.D.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School; Co-Director, AMD Center of Excellence and Ocular Oncology Center of Excellence, Mass Eye and Ear; Evangelos S. Gragoudas Chair in Ophthalmology; Director, Ocular Melanoma Center

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
David Wu

David Wu, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Roberto Pineda

Roberto Pineda, MD

Thomas Y. and Clara W. Butler Chair in Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Torsten Wiegand

Torsten Wiegand, MD

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Shizuo Mukai

Shizuo Mukai, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Gisela Velez

Gisela Velez, M.D.

Principal Investigator, Central Massachusetts Retina and Uveitis Center

Ophthalmology

Ayer, MA
David Friedman

David Friedman, M.D.

Director, Glaucoma Service; Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Stephen Anesi

Stephen Anesi, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Waltham, MA
Gregory Blaha

Gregory Blaha, MD, PHD

Director, Vitreoretinal Service and Fellowship

Ophthalmology

Manchester, MA
Leo Kim

Leo Kim, M.D., PH.D.

Ophthalmology

Boston, MA
Andrew Lam

Andrew Lam, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Springfield, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist do?
A Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist is a Ophthalmology physician with focused training in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. After completing Ophthalmology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general ophthalmologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist treat?
A Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist commonly treats macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal vein occlusion. Many also see closely related conditions within Ophthalmology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general ophthalmologist.
When should I see a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist?
Consider seeing a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist when you have flashes, floaters, distorted vision, or a known retinal condition needing specialist care, when a primary care clinician or general ophthalmologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist different from a general ophthalmologist?
Both are board-eligible ophthalmologists, but a Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. General ophthalmologists treat a broad range of Ophthalmology concerns; Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal vein occlusion.
How does Convene match me with a top Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist?
Convene Health evaluates ophthalmologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Retina & Vitreous ophthalmologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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