![]() ![]() Patients must obtain these authorizations even if another ophthalmologist has referred them for care.Īdditional prior authorizations from the insurance company may be required for laser or surgical procedures. Referrals (or approvals) from primary care physicians are required by most managed care insurance plans. Most managed care and commercial insurances require that a patient pay a co-payment, which will be collected at the time of the appointment. However, we suggest that patients confirm that their visit will be covered by their particular insurance product prior to coming to their appointment. More information on community practice locations is available on the Community Office Locations section of the homepage, or within the individual physician profiles in the Physician Directory. Some patients may need to come to our Boston office for advanced care or surgery. A member of the New England Eye Center staff will assist with the registration process and schedule an appointment.Īppointments with a retina specialist are offered at all of our community practice locations. Our downtown New England Eye Center office is an ambulatory department at Tufts Medical Center. We ask that all patients bring copies of recent visit notes, test results, and imaging from their eye care professional.Īppointments for the downtown Boston office can be made by calling 61. Many patients visiting our Center have already been told that they have a retinal disorder, or have a high likelihood of developing it. What Patients Can Expect Prior to the Appointment Systemic diseases with retinal manifestations.IOL-related posterior segment complications.Our specialists are available for consultation in the following areas: Our specialists offer medical treatment, including intravitreal injections, laser therapy, and surgical procedures. We have advanced equipment for the assessment and treatment of all retina and macula conditions. Most of our physicians are involved with research and may be able to offer cutting-edge treatments that are available on clinical research trials. They are knowledgeable about the latest advances in treatment. ![]() Our retina specialists have completed specialty fellowships in either Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery or Medical Retina, and are experts in their field. Our doctors work collaboratively with other New England Eye Center specialists to achieve the best outcome for patients with complicated conditions. The Retinal & Macular Disease Service at the New England Eye Center is dedicated to excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical diseases of the posterior segment of the eye. ![]()
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