Tag: eye care

Why Is Telemedicine Important?

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With much of the country in lockdown, many of us are restricted to only leaving the home for essential services. Doctor’s appointments are one of the most essential services available. Having offices crowded with patients may do more harm than good when it comes to stopping the spread of COVID-19. Luckily, there’s an alternative for […]

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Why Vision Research Matters

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Ah, summer!  Watermelon is in season, ice cream becomes its own food group, and the sun shines high and proud!   We spend our days soaking up its rays, happy to trade in our sweaters for swimwear.  However, those rays we have longed for all winter can quickly become our nemesis if we take its […]

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Your Eyes and Athletics: Tips for Protecting Your Vision

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With summer in full swing, a pick up game of baseball or volleyball can be found in cities and towns across the country. Sports enable us to maintain good fitness, develop new skills, relieve stress, and actively participate in our communities. However, as it is with anything, there is a downside to participating in athletics. […]

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What You Need to Know About Macular Degeneration

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Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a form of vision loss that affects the central vision. It’s most common in patients over 50 years of age and those with a family history of the disease. Annual eye exams are one of the most important ways to diagnose and monitor for the condition. A Quick Review […]

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Top Symptoms And Treatments For Cataracts

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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 […]

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Boston Eye Doctor Conducts Eye Care Clinical Research

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  Quincy, MA – Dr. Steven A. Nielsen, a board-certified Boston eye doctor, is committed to providing the best medical care while maintaining a leadership position in ophthalmology. In order to achieve this mission, Dr. Nielsen is continually involved in eye care clinical research that assist in the discovery and delivery of new medicines, therapies, […]

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Welcome to Our New Website

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Our experienced eye surgeons and the entire Nielsen Eye Center team would like to welcome you to our new website. This state-of-the-art virtual representation of our practice is designed to offer our visitors a comprehensive resource as they research eye care needs. We hope the detailed procedural descriptions and multimedia serve as an educational tool […]

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