Yes.  However, if you have have chosen to have major surgical procedures, like cataract surgery, with other actively practicing local ophthalmologists, we will want to review your record before deciding to accept you as a new patient.

No.  We perform surgery at the Surgery Center of New England in Springfield.

You will see Dr. Thayer.  We do not have an optometrist.

Give us a call at (413) 572-3000.

This depends on the urgency of your problem and on the time of day you would like to be seen.  Generally, within one month for non-urgent appointments.

Yes.

We do not fit new contact lens prescriptions, but can renew and update existing prescriptions.

No.

This depends greatly on the type of lens you choose when you have surgery.  It is impossible to absolutely guarantee that you will be glasses free under all viewing conditions.  You can find more information on our Intraocular Lens page.

Only those over age 15.

See our list below.

Please see our COVID Precautions page.

insurances

we accept

AARP
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Benefits
Blue Cross
Boston Medical Center Health Plan
Cigna
Connecticare
Fallon
Harvard Pilgrim
Health New England
Medicare
Railroad Medicare
Self Pay
Tricare
Tufts
Unicare
United Health Care
Worker’s Comp

*This is NOT an all inclusive list, and is subject to change.  Call us to ask about your insurance.