Massachusetts Eye and Ear

06/04/2026

You can still protect your eyes with an inexpensive pair of sunglasses. "The key thing is really to look at the label, you're looking for 100% UVA and UVB protection," says Ophthalmologist Daniel Liebman, MD.

Get Dr. Liebman's tips for choosing sunglasses and protecting your eyes this summer with WCVB Channel 5 Boston. http://spklr.io/6187EM0iL

Dr. Daniel Liebman, an ophthalmologist at Mass Eye and Ear, shares tips for selecting summer eyewear to protect your eyes from the sun and additional advice for those who wear contacts.

06/04/2026

Mass General Brigham’s Foxborough locations will close to patients and the public on all game days for the international soccer matches at Gillette Stadium, with the first game on June 13. These facilities will be inaccessible due to security restrictions and significant traffic in the area. This includes the Brigham and Women's Urgent Care at 20 Patriot Place. Visit our website for the full list of dates and schedule changes: http://spklr.io/6183EMLt7

05/28/2026

Long before he became a pitcher for The Indianapolis Clowns, David Griffin was diagnosed with a rare condition called cholesteatoma, a potentially harmful cyst that forms in the middle ear.

A cholesteatoma can lead to hearing loss, which is what brought him to Mass Eye and Ear. Now a patient for more than 25 years, David has built strong relationships with his care team as he navigated frequent surgeries, balance issues and other complications.

“I didn’t hear birds chirping until I was in second grade,” he shares. “I remember asking my parents what that sound was.”

At that age, David couldn’t advocate for himself, so his parents did.

His mom worked with school systems to ensure he had the support he needed, stood beside him through countless appointments and surgeries, and championed his care and his future. His dad coached him on and off the field, guiding him through different sports while teaching him the responsibility that comes with being a student-athlete.

Now, David is continuing to pursue his love of baseball while using his platform to inspire others. He's also learned to listen closely to his body along the way.

05/12/2026

Olivia once lived with blindness. Today, she can see because of supporters like you.

Donate to the 2026 Annual Fund to help bring the gifts of sight, sound and healing to more patients and families: http://spklr.io/6189Ezb6T

05/11/2026

“Team Eye and Ear is about so much more than running. It’s about this community and the personal stories each of you brings to it. You are all champions!” says CarolAnn Williams, president of Mass Eye and Ear.

Congratulations to the 53 members of Team Eye and Ear who were part of the 130th running of the Boston Marathon, raising more than $700,000 to support programs and research at Mass Eye and Ear.

There's still time to support their run: http://spklr.io/6188EzOx0

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Jeremy Richmon, MD, director of Head and Neck Robotic Surgery, who has officially completed the 1,000th head and neck robotic case of his career—a significant milestone.

This achievement reflects not only Dr. Richmon’s expertise, but also the dedication and collaboration of the multidisciplinary team at Mass Eye and Ear. Together, they've helped establish one of the highest-volume head and neck robotic programs in the country, advancing care and improving outcomes for patients every day.

04/30/2026

In January 2022, Tasha Nathan was teaching a yoga class when a sore throat caused her speech to slur.

Knowing something wasn't right, she had a series of appointments and prescriptions, which brought no relief, until a family friend urged her to seek care at Mass Eye and Ear.

While there, doctors discovered that her airway was nearly blocked and rushed her into surgery. Head and neck surgeon Wais Rahmati, MD, diagnosed her with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer in adults.

What followed was a long road. On her 30th birthday, Tasha was undergoing chemotherapy. She experienced severe side effects, but for the first time, she felt heard and taken seriously.

Today, Tasha feels more like herself than she has since before her diagnosis, with no evidence of progressive disease.

"Mass Eye and Ear is the place that threw me a life raft," she says.

04/22/2026

Annual eye screenings are critical for diagnosing and treating diabetes-related vision loss. Many people, however, delay care without realizing that damage can happen before symptoms appear.

Learn six common reasons people put off eye exams and what you can do to stay on track with your vision care.

Type 2 DiabetesClosing the Type 2 Diabetes GapShare this articleShare on FacebookShare on XShare on PinterestCopy Link6 Reasons People Skip Diabetes Eye Exams — and How to Stay on TrackiStockByErin CoakleyPublished on March 25, 2026 byElise M. Brett, MDIf you have type 2 diabetes, you may be used ...

04/20/2026

It’s race day for Mass Eye and Ear's Boston Marathon team! This past weekend, the team gathered for a pep rally in anticipation of today’s race. Good luck to all the runners—we’re cheering you on!

04/18/2026

As Team Eye and Ear celebrates their 20th anniversary, runners from past and present share what being part of the Mass Eye and Ear community has meant to them.