Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Please join us on September 19th at the Russell Museum at MGH for a special bicentennial lecture, "A Legacy of Healing, A Future of Hope: 200 Years of Mass Eye and Ear." Joseph Rizzo, MD, and Ralph Metson, MD, will highlight histories of the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Be sure to register for this free event: http://spklr.io/6184QJ8w.

A Legacy of Healing, A Future of Hope: 200 Years of Mass Eye and Ear Presented by staff at the Mass Eye and Ear.

Are you considering a career in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)? Hear from Hanzel Castaneda, a Mass General Brigham MLS training program graduate now working in Clinical Hematology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

"Blood bank and microbiology were my favorite disciplines—both hands-on, interactive, and scientifically challenging, with a huge clinical impact. The case-based teaching approach helped translate patient symptoms into lab results, giving us a strong clinical foundation." Hanzel emphasizes how the program sharpened his skills and shaped his career goals. The hands-on learning and professional network he built were invaluable.

Applications for the January 2025 cohort are now open—apply by Monday, September 16! http://spklr.io/6180tAxp

is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated teams that ensure our health care facilities at Mass Eye and Ear are clean, safe places for patients, their families and other staff members. Thank you to our EVS team for all that you do!

At Mass General Brigham, we harness the collective strength of our healthcare system to provide research-driven excellence in cancer care for the patients and communities we serve. Learn more: http://spklr.io/6180txIs.

We’re One Against Cancer | Mass General Brigham Explore how we provide research-driven excellence in cancer care at Mass General Brigham for the patients and communities we serve.

Mass General Brigham Releases Vision for Integrated, Patient-Centered Cancer Care | Mass General Brigham Newly defined strategy will extend the frontier for research-driven excellence in cancer care across all patients and across all communities.

Josh Zotter is no longer wearing contacts or glasses after laser vision correction surgery. See what he has to say about the procedure.

Now through September 30, save $500 on laser vision correction / refractive surgery at Mass Eye and Ear. Learn more and schedule a consultation.

Laser Vision Correction at Mass. Eye and Ear: Josh's Story Josh had been wearing contacts or glasses his entire life until he discovered SMILE, a minimally invasive laser procedure that treats nearsightedness. Josh t...

Mass General Brigham’s bold blueprint to combat cancer care prioritizes the best we have to offer—a patient-centered, integrated approach, infused by research-driven excellence, and equitably delivered to provide care throughout our patients’ entire lives. Responding to the shifting cancer landscape, David Ryan, MD, Daphne Haas-Kogan, MD, and Gerard Doherty, MD, outline our vision for transforming cancer care in this The Boston Globe op-ed.

A bold blueprint to combat cancer - The Boston Globe The new Mass General Brigham Cancer will account for the total health of the patient, not just the cancer itself.

It may not be top of mind, but it's a good idea to add a vision exam to your back-to-school list, says Ophthalmologist Nimesh A. Patel, MD. Learn more with NBC10 Boston.

Here's why doctors suggest adding vision exams to your back-to-school list It’s back to class and for kids that means a lot of reading and writing whether it’s on a white board, books or a screen. But all of that can put a lot of strain on their eyes. “It could impact their learning if they’re not able to see as well as they can,” said Dr. Nimesh Patel of Mass…

Recently, Team Eye and Ear ran the Annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race and raised more than $46,000 to support the mission of Mass Eye and Ear to find cures for blindness, deafness and diseases of the head and neck. Congrats to our runners!

Mass Eye and Ear and Harvard Ophthalmology are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable community, which reinforces our ability to provide world-class care to our patients, while also strengthening our education and research efforts.

Over the past several years, Harvard Ophthalmology has launched many new programs with the goal of supporting and providing more opportunities to those underrepresented in medicine. In the most recent Focus blog post, we're spotlighting its highly successful Research Scholars Program.

Harvard Ophthalmology Research Scholars Program Paves the Way to Success - FOCUS Harvard Ophthalmology and Mass Eye and Ear are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable community—across our department and hospital, and even more broadly at a national level. Building a diverse department strengthens our ability to provide world-class care to our patients, whi...

Do you ever find yourself yawning while exercising? Linda Lee, MD, facial plastic surgeon, explains why we yawn during physical activity and how to prevent it from happening.

Wait, Why Are You Yawning During a Workout? 3 Pros Explain What’s Going On Always find yourself yawning during a workout? Here, learn why it may be happening, plus find helpful expert tips to cut out all that mid-exercise yawning.

Stephen Cunha, a former Mass Eye and Ear patient, recently returned to the inpatient unit on the 11th floor with his wife Darlene to show his appreciation for the compassionate care he received. The couple presented staff with a plaque, now displayed on the unit, that illustrates the physical and emotional healing strategies practiced by Stephen’s care team.

"The nurses created an environment of compassion and trust, they connected with us, they understood our fears, and most importantly, they cared," says Darlene in acknowledging the exceptional care they received. "We would also like to thank Dr. Mark Varvares, chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and my husband’s surgeon, who is a physician who practices true heart consciousnesses and brings the deepest, most meaningful and whole experience of care to his patients."

What does LASIK entail and what can you expect post-surgery? Hear from patient Karen Ho about her experience.

Now through September 30th, save $500 on laser vision correction / refractive surgery at Mass Eye and Ear. Learn more and schedule a consultation: http://spklr.io/6186sh6p.

Laser Vision Correction at Mass. Eye and Ear: Karen's Story Karen wanted to be able to experience life, both personally and professionally, without wearing contacts or glasses. She decided to have LASIK, a type of ref...

Every summer, staff volunteers from Mass Eye and Ear visit Camp Harbor View on Long Island in Boston Harbor to conduct vision screenings and flag campers as needed for follow-up care.

Camp Harbor View, established in 2007 by the late Jack Connors Jr. and then Mayor Thomas Menino, is a free summer camp for Boston youth in grades 6-8. Mass Eye and Ear has partnered with Camp Harbor View for more than a decade to provide vision screenings for all who participate in the summer program.

Did you know that high cholesterol affects 2 out of 5 Americans and raises the risk of heart attack and stroke? The good news is that effective treatments can cut your risk. A Mass General Brigham cardiologist shares insights on managing cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medications.

High Cholesterol Treatments | Mass General Brigham Learn how high cholesterol treatments such as lifestyle changes and medications can reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke by 30%.

Are you practicing proper contact lens hygiene? Find out with these tips on how to correctly care for your contacts and ultimately, protect your eyes.

Keeping Contact Lenses Clean Can Prevent Serious Eye Infections - FOCUS People commonly make mistakes with contact lens hygiene. Amy Watts, OD, weighed in on the best practices and safety tips for contact lens wearers. Are you practicing proper contact lens hygiene? An estimated 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses to improve their vision, but some...

Gene therapy is revolutionizing vision and hearing function for those with genetic conditions, and this is only the beginning.

Zheng-Yi Chen, DPhil, associate scientist, is helping to restore hearing in children born deaf. Eric Pierce, MD, PhD, director of the Ocular Genomics Institute, is using genetic editing to treat inherited eye disorders that cause vision loss.

Hear about the life-changing impact from one patient, Olivia Cook, who sees light perception where she hadn't before: http://spklr.io/6180s2nj via WCVB Channel 5 Boston

First of kind gene therapy restoring hearing, sight Hearing restored. Sight regained. Major breakthroughs are transforming lives right now -- and it all comes back to a specific form of therapy being used right here in Boston.

Members of Team Eye and Ear are headed to the starting line of today’s ASICS Falmouth Road Race. Collectively, the team has raised more than $40,000 for patient care and research at Mass Eye and Ear. We're so appreciative and wish them a great run on the beautiful, iconic Falmouth course.

Many people use neti pots, a ceramic or plastic container usually shaped like a teapot, to help clear their sinuses. Make sure you're using one correctly with these step-by-step instructions from Benjamin Bleier, MD, ear, nose and throat surgeon.

You're Probably Using Your Neti Pot the Wrong Way, According to MDs Dealing with a summer cold? Here's how to use a net pot the right way, according to MDs.

As part of our bicentennial celebration, the Howe Library is hosting an exhibit, put on by the Mass Eye and Ear Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, to celebrate the past and recognize our present commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Visiting 243 Charles Street? Stop by the library on the third floor to see the display.

Join our Medical Laboratory Science training program and learn from 8 clinical affiliates within our system, including the nation's top teaching institutions. Apply by September 16: http://spklr.io/6188sb2C.

Neil Bhattacharyya, MD, ear, nose, and throat specialist, weighs in on 10 ways to make yourself sneeze safely and find relief with Women's Health.

Try this hack next time you have to sneeze but can't get it out MDs share how to find relief fast

A growing body of research underscores the significance of the protein Reelin in protecting the brain from cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease.

Joseph Arboleda-Velasquez, MD, PhD, ophthalmology researcher, weighs in on the most recent study with NPR: http://spklr.io/6182sVIQ.

A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s Early in life, the protein Reelin helps assemble the brain. Later on, it appears to protect the organ from Alzheimer’s and other threats to memory and thinking.

Even if you can’t see or smell it, air pollution can harm your health. It causes 6.7 million premature deaths yearly according to the World Health Organization (WHO). From the lungs to the heart, pollution affects almost every system in the body.

Learn more from Mass General Brigham Cardiologist Michael Osborne, MD: http://spklr.io/6180supE.

What Are the Health Effects of Air Pollution? | Mass General Brigham Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths, many from cardiovascular disease. Learn about the health effects of air pollution and how to minimize them.

Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, arrived at Mass Eye and Ear in 1958 at the invitation of pioneering retina surgeon Charles L. Schepens, MD, and with a charge from then-Chief of Ophthalmology Edwin B. Dunphy, MD, to form an organized cornea service—the very first in the world.

In addition to establishing the cornea service and the first structured cornea fellowship, Dr. Dohlman soon began developing one of his most significant surgical innovations, the Boston Keratoprosthesis.

Approved by the FDA in 1992, this artificial cornea restored the sight of more than 19,000 people worldwide.

Pictured: Dr. Dohlman (seated) examining a patient during his early years at Mass Eye and Ear.

Stephen Nedoroscik, a U.S. gymnast, dominated the pommel horse during the . He has a condition known as strabismus, which was brought to light when the glasses he wears went viral.

Strabismus is the medical term for being cross-eyed. Dean Cestari, MD, director of adult strabismus care at Mass Eye and Ear, explained the condition and how it's treated in this TIME article.

Stephen Nedoroscik Wears Glasses Due to Strabismus. Here's What That Is It's why Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik wears his trademark glasses.