Boston Children's at Martha Eliot | Optometry

The Optometry Department at Boston Children’s at Martha Eliot provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. The residency-trained optometrists and staff perform comprehensive eye examinations, diagnose and treat general eye conditions, and prescribe glasses and contact lenses.

Our mission is to practice excellent, community-oriented eye care in a multidisciplinary setting. This way, patients can benefit from their healthcare providers working together. With state-of-the-art equipment, and a highly trained optometric staff, we are proud to provide exceptional eye care to all.

Our services

Our services include:

• routine pediatric, adolescent, and adult eye care
• pediatric eye exams, generally consististing of 3 main components:
  • vision testing (what the child can see)
  • functional vision assessment (how the child uses vision)
  • ocular health assessment (does the child have or is he/she at risk for any pathology?)
• diabetic eye exams
• contact lens exams and services
• optical services (glasses for all ages)
• vision therapy is also offered as a treatment for functional eye disorders for adults and children
• Specialty Services:
  • comprehensive eye exams for adults
  • pediatric eye exams
  • contact lens exams
  • diabetic eye exams
  • retinal Imaging
  • visual field testing
• Languages spoken: English, Spanish, and Cantonese

Hours of operation

• Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Optical Shop

Grab a new pair of glasses from our newly renovated optical shop. We offer a wide selection of frames, sports eyewear, contact lenses, and more.

Our products and services include:

• glasses: single vision, bifocals, and progressives (no-line bifocals)
• contact lenses
• sunglasses and Transitions® lenses
• swimming goggles
• sports and safety glasses
• glasses straps and accessories
• glasses adjustments (MEHC patients only)

We have a wide variety of frames that fit all ages — from infants and children to adults. It’s our goal to meet all of your visual needs in a way that works best for your budget and lifestyle.