Category: Press Releases
Diabetic Retinopathy

During National Diabetes Month, Dr. Steven Nielsen of The Nielsen Eye Center spreads awareness about diabetic retinopathy – a leading cause of blindness among adults in America. Boston, MA – Among the more than 29 million people in the United States who suffer from diabetes, it is estimated that approximately 28 percent of adults aged […]
Lens Implants for Clearer Vision

Dr. Steven A. Nielsen of The Nielsen Eye Center explains the benefits of the Visian ICL®, an implantable collamer lens designed to significantly reduce one’s reliance on eyeglasses and contact lenses. Boston, MA – In the last few decades, the field of eye care and vision correction has seen some revolutionary advances. In fact, more […]
LASIK or PRK?

Dr. Steven A. Nielsen of the Nielsen Eye Center explains the benefits of LASIK and PRK laser vision correction and highlights some of the differences between the two procedures. Boston, MA – Laser vision correction has helped many people reduce, and even eliminate, the need for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Designed to improve visual refractive […]
Top Symptoms And Treatments For Cataracts

The ophthalmologists at the Nielsen Eye Center can use blade-free all-laser cataract surgery to resolve the many vision impairments associated with cataracts. Boston, MA – According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly 22 million men and women over the age of 40 suffer from cataracts in the United States alone. This condition is so […]
What to Expect with LASIK Eye Surgery

Dr. Steven Nielsen of The Nielsen Eye Center highlights the benefits of LASIK eye surgery and discusses candidacy for this effective vision correction procedure. Boston, MA – For many years, patients seeking to mitigate the inconveniences of wearing glasses and contact lenses have been receiving LASIK eye surgery to dramatically improve their vision. As technology has […]
BOTOX® Improves Eye Aesthetics

Dr. Helen Moreira of the Nielsen Eye Center highlights the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic for eye care patients interested in more than vision correction. Boston, MA – The Nielsen Eye Center is dedicated to providing patients with comprehensive eye care. While vision correction procedures such as LASIK or laser cataract surgery make up the core […]
Blepharoplasty for Functional and Cosmetic Purposes

Dr. Helen Moreira performs eyelid lift surgery for patients seeking a more youthful-looking appearance, as well as for those with medical concerns regarding vision obstruction. Boston, MA – In addition to refractive cataract and LASIK procedures, Dr. Helen R. Moreira, an ophthalmologist in Boston, performs a variety of surgeries at the Nielsen Eye Center […]
Advantages of All-Laser Cataract Surgery

Dr. Steven Nielsen of Nielsen Eye Center discusses LenSx® Femtosecond Laser cataract surgery, a procedure that does not require a surgical blade for cataract removal. Boston, MA – Dr. Steven Nielsen, an eye doctor in Boston, typically recommends all-laser cataract surgery to his patients at Nielsen Eye Center. The practice recently added the LenSx® Femtosecond […]
Ortho K Lenses for Non-Surgical Vision Correction

Dr. Douglas Haigh and his colleagues at The Nielsen Eye Center now provide Ortho K lenses as a non-surgical vision correction treatment. Dr. Haigh says Ortho K can often help patients suffering from nearsightedness experience less dependence on corrective eyewear without the need for surgical procedures such as LASIK. Boston, MA — Dr. Douglas Haigh, […]