World Sight Day
October 13, 2016 was “World Sight Day.” It was a reminder for all of us to take care of our precious eyes. Many people believe an eye exam is for someone who needs glasses. Some people only go to the eye doctor when they have an eye infection. But, the fact is, as we age,… Read More
Oh My Dry Eyes, They Cry All The Time!
Dry Eye, My Eyes Cry You might think it strange to be diagnosed with “dry eye” when your eyes water all the time, but watery eyes can be a symptom of chronic dry eye. Other symptoms could include: Stinging Irritation Burning Redness Blurry vision Feeling like something is in your eye And the list continues!… Read More
Eye Surgery Alternatives to LASIK and PRK
If you have been thinking about LASIK vision correction but have been told you are not a candidate, the Visian ICL™ may be an option for you! The Visian Implantable Collamer Lens: Treats moderate to high degrees of nearsightedness Does not induce dry eye syndrome Reports excellent night vision Offers Ultra Violet protection that is… Read More
“Naked and Afraid” Paolo Di Girolamo talks about his new vision!
“Since having PRK my world has literally come into focus. I cannot believe it has already been a year since Dr. Wu and the rest of the team at NEEC performed the painless procedure.” Not needing my glasses or contacts has enabled me to travel and work worry-free. As a stonemason, I work in a… Read More
August is National Immunization Month!
Let’s talk about vaccines. These are not just for kids anymore! People of all ages now have access to shots that will protect them from serious diseases. We encourage you, your family and friends to learn more about vaccines that are currently available in Boston. Speak to your primary care physician to see what vaccines… Read More
Free Sunglasses When You Have LASIK by September 30, 2016!
There is no better way to spend the summer than to be free of the dependence of contact lenses or glasses! Have LASIK with Dr. Helen Wu before September 30, 2016 at New England Eye Center in Boston and enjoy your “renewed” vision in combination with some designer sunglasses valued at $350.00! Protect your eyes… Read More
Let’s Celebrate! My First Eye Results After Having Visian ICL-Brian’s Story!
Read what Brian Blaquiere had to say about his Visian ICL surgery with Helen Wu, MD! “In my last blog post, I was getting ready for my corrective lens surgery. Now it has been one week since I had the Visian ICL lens was placed in my left eye and I wouldn’t have believed the… Read More
Brian’s Vacation Before Visian ICL-goggles and contacts!
“This past school vacation I took the family to Florida to visit my parents. I look forward to this trip every year because it is a very low key trip which consists mostly of mornings at the beach and afternoons at the pool. The one thing my kids and I love to do is to… Read More
Defend Your Vision – April Is Sports Eye Safety Month
April is Sports Eye Safety Month and the team at New England Eye Center in Boston wants you to enjoy the season with some safety tips for “preventing eye injuries” in the office, in sports, and around your home. Each year over 100,00 people are hurt by sports-related injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries will… Read More
Glasses since 1st Grade-Brian’s Story
Brian’s story is not unlike many of the stories we hear from patients who live in Boston and have had Dr. Helen Wu perform their vision correction procedure. But we are so lucky he is sharing his story! We hope his story helps you decide if vision correction is right for you! “Ever since I… Read More
