harvard health eye care patient portal

What services does Harvard Square Eyecare offer?

Non-HarvardKey Holders: Log in with your Username assigned to you by HUHS Health Information Services/Medical Records Patients who do not have a portal account can create one by sending an email request to mrecords@huhs.harvard.edu and one of our HIS team members will reach out to you directly to provide assistance.

What can I do in the huhs patient portal?

Harvard Square Eye Care, PCPatient Portal Login. Harvard Square Eye Care, PC. Patient Portal Login.

How do I log in If I am a non-harvardkey holder?

Find detailed vision care benefits in the HUGHP Benefit Description. Harvard Students. One routine exam is covered for students with the HUSHP Student Health Insurance Plan per academic year (August 1 to July 31). Ophthalmology services are covered by the Student Health Fee under the Harvard University Student Health Program.

How do I log in to my Patient Portal?

Harvard Square Eye Care is a long time family-owned and operated business with 3 convenient locations in the greater Boston and Cambridge area. We pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusivity and excellence in customer service. We are the preferred eye care provider for Harvard University and look forward to assisting you with whatever your ...

Why do we need eye exams?

Routine eye exams are essential to detect problems in your ocular health that you may be completely unaware of (such as glaucoma or cataracts) and allow for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

What is the purpose of eye dilation?

This allows the eye doctor to see and evaluate the internal structures of the eye and measure the eyes for refraction (glasses prescription).

What supplements can help with glaucoma?

The newest research on glaucoma suggests that good nutrition and judicious use of supplements can lessen your risk for glaucomatous progression. Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to be beneficial to several different mechanisms in addition to vascular regulation.

What is the Areds 2 study?

In fact, in 2006, the Age Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS 2) was piloted as the TOZAL study. This study adds omega 3’s to the AREDS formulation, and replaces the beta-carotene with lutein and zeozanthin. It is a phase III study with 4,000 participants that is ongoing but it is not recruiting new participants.

Why do I have dry eyes?

It is usually caused by a problem with the quality of the tear film that lubricates the eyes. Dry eye syndrome can lead to discomfort, poor vision, and problems with reading, using a computer, or driving at night.

Is glaucoma caused by elevated intraocular pressure?

In the past, we thought that glaucoma was mostly caused by an elevated intraocular pressure. We thought this pressure build-up mechanically pushed on the optic nerve, leading to its demise. Currently, we know there is much more to glaucoma. While elevated intraocular pressure is still a risk for glaucoma, it is not its primary culprit. The optic nerve requires constant nourishment from our vascular supply. If our general vascular health is compromised, the optic nerve becomes malnourished and becomes damaged. The newest research on glaucoma suggests that good nutrition and judicious use of supplements can lessen your risk for glaucomatous progression. Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to be beneficial to several different mechanisms in addition to vascular regulation. No specific “dosage” guidelines are definitely established, however most glaucoma patients should completely eliminate trans fats from their diet, significantly reduce intake of saturated fats, and supplement an already-abundant intake of omega-6 fatty acids with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement.

Does Omega 3 oil help dry eyes?

Based on this study, oral Omega-3 fish oil supplements may provide dry eye relief. 2. Macular Degeneration: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in people over age fifty.