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Government Ctr T Stop
100 City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA
(617)367-2020

Lechmere T Stop
22 McGrath Highway
Somerville, MA
(617)623-7522

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Eye Exams, Contact Lens Fits, Laser Surgery &
Medical Eye exams including Cataract and Glaucoma Exams.
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Dr. James Luccio - Dr. Lorraine Labiento - Dr. Alex Russakovsky
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Frame styles
We have always prided ourselves on having high quality materials in our office. We hope we can help you find that perfect eyewear choice that fits your needs and enhances your image.

The Good Sunglass

In the past 6 months, I have noticed a trend amongst my patients that I would like to discuss with everyone. More and more, I have been diagnosing pinguecula and pterygia, two benign but problematic eye degenerations that are related to environmental and UV exposure. As we head into the winter months that are abundant in harsh environmental conditions and bright reflections off the Massachusetts snow, all of us are at higher risk for developing or exacerbating both these eye conditions. Let me share with you how to protect your eyes. Chronic exposure to UV-A and UV-B can lead to eye conditions such as pinguecula, pterygia, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Sudden extreme exposure to UV-A and UV-B can cause painful damage, redness, and radiation retinopathy. While some of us may be at higher risk due to genetics (ex: fair skinned individuals), we can all reduce our risk for UV-related eye disease by consistent use of good sunglasses. The US Environmental Protection Agency publishes a daily UV-Index Map that shows the daily UV danger level in each part of the USA. The site is listed below. It may be a good idea to stay indoors on high danger days: See UV Index Forecast. Ultimate eye protection is with sunglasses that block UV-A and UV-B. We want all our patients to have: Maximum side coverage (wrappy or thick temples) - At least 99% UV protection -- if you are not sure that your sunglasses have this, bring them in and we’ll check it out for you!

Lenses

Trivex: It has been a long time since a new lens material was introduced, but Trivex is an excellent new product that has the advantages of high index materials (lighter and thinner) but the safety profile of polycarbonate (virtually unbreakable) with the advantage of the best optical properties (no distortion in the periphery).

Antireflective Coating: Known as ARC, this type of coating has been available for a long time, but there are new advances in manufacturing that make this product a "must have". ARC coatings have two major benefits: they make your glasses look better to others because they don't show reflections and more importantly, they allow more light into your eyes, making your vision sharper and brighter. It also makes your lenses more scratch resistant.

Transition Lenses: This product has also been improved. These lenses let you go outdoors without having to always reach for your sunglasses. They quickly turn dark when you go outside and return to their clear state when you return indoors. While they may not absolutely replace sunglasses, they can keep you from needing them much of the time. They also come pre-scratch resistant and UV treated.