He has been on both the teaching staff in ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and a preceptor for fellowship trainees since 1979. Dr. Lou is the past Director of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Diabetes Clinic and Ultrasound Clinic and the past Assistant Director of the Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service.

Dr. Lou has lectured nationally and internationally for many years and has a multitude of publications to his credit. He is the principal ophthalmologist at Mass General Hospital for the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial and for the Epidemiology of Diabetes, Interventions and Complications Trial, which are multicenter, NIH-sponsored 20-year studies. Dr. Lou has served on the Infection Control and Eye Executive committees at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is a member of the Mass Medical Society, the AMA, the AAO, the Bay State Professional Standard Review Organization, the Harvard Medical Alumni Association, the International Society for Ophthalmic Ultrasound, the Mass Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and the Vitreous Society.

Dr. Latina is an internationally renowned laser expert. He is a practicing ophthalmologist and an active researcher with a focus on the laser applications and development. Over the past 10 years Dr. Latina has pioneered several new laser procedures for the treatment of glaucoma and holds numerous patents, which include the development of "Dye-Enhanced Gonioscopic Laser Sclerostomy" and "Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty." Currently, Dr. Latina serves as a consultant for Lumenis, LTD, Santa Clara, CA. where he is involved in overseeing the clinical trials for the selective laser trabeculoplasty procedure that he developed.

Dr. Latina completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School in 1985. He was awarded a Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship and pursued subspecialty training in glaucoma, also at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is currently a member of the staff at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and has been a member of research staff at the Wellman Laboratory of Photomedicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Schepen's Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Latina graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Tufts University with a bachelor's degree in chemistry. He received his doctorate in medicine from University of Connecticut Medical School. He has published more than 40 scientific papers and book chapters, and also participated as a guest lecturer or faculty member in over 30 symposium and medical continuing education courses.

Dr. Evans has performed over 1000 cataract surgeries in each of the past two years.

He is on the staff at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, Winchester Hospital, and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary where he is an instructor in ophthalmology.

Dr. Torkildsen earned her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and completed her ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Torkildsen earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Biology and Biological Basis of Behavior, and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

In addition to her ongoing Dry Eye clinical research, Dr. Torkildsen is a practicing ophthalmologist at Andover Eye Associates in Andover, Massachusetts. Dr. Torkildsen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Massachusetts Medical Society.

Over 150 scientific papers of Dr. Greiner 30 years of biomedical research have been presented at over 110 domestic and foreign meetings. Half of his time is devoted to scientific and clinical medical research, with the other half dedicated to clinical medicine in the fields of ophthalmology and surgery.

With a Ph.D., Dr. Greiner completed post doctoral research fellowship training at the Howe Laboratory of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (1974-1976) and an additional research fellowship on an NIH National Research Service Award (NRSA) at the Schepens Eye Research Institute (1976-1978) while simultaneously completing a doctorate in Optometry at the New England College of Optometry in Boston (1978). After a number of research accomplishments, Dr. Greiner received a 4-year scholarship to medical school at Midwestern University. Following graduation from medical school (1982), Dr. Greiner completed internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago (1982-1983). After completing ophthalmology residency at Georgetown University Medical Center (1983-1986) in Washington, D.C., Dr. Greiner served as a Clinical Fellow in cornea and external diseases of the eye at the Cornea Service of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School (1986-1988) and was board certified in ophthalmology by the American Academy of Specialist in Surgery (1993).

In 1978 Dr. Greiner joined the faculty at the Schepens Eye Research Institute as Adjunct Assistant Scientist. Dr. Greiner served as the Assistant Professor (1979-1983) and later as Associate Professor (1983-1987) in the Department of Pathology at Midwestern University and as Research Professor of Ophthalmology (1981-1983) at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. In 1988 he was appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical School as Instructor in Ophthalmology and the faculty of the Schepens Eye Research Institute as Adjunct Assistant Scientist. Presently Dr. Greiner is Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology (1991-present) at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Clinical Associate Professor (1999-present) at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Assistant Clinical Professor (2000-present) at Tufts University of Medicine.

Dr. Greiner presently conducts laboratory research at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, investigating problems of the ocular surface and their sequelae. In addition to serving on the faculty of three medical schools, he is a member of the medical staff of five hospitals in the Greater Boston area, a surgical center in Andover, an excimer laser eye center in Boston, and in on the consulting staff of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Greiner is a Fellow of the American Academy of Specialist in Surgery, an Osteopathic Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and had been honored as a Distinguished Practitioner and member of the National Academies of Practice. He is a past President of the American Academy of Specialist in Surgery, currently an Academy officer and a member of 10 medical and scientific societies. Dr. Greiner has served as an editorial board member and a scientific reviewer for numerous research and clinical journals. He serves on the National Board of Directors of Prevent Blindness Massachusetts an affiliate of the National Society to Prevent Blindness. Dr. Greiner is a founding member and member of the Board of Directors of Ocular Research of Boston (LECB, Inc.) for keratorefractive surgery and Charles River Eye Associates of Boston.

Dr. Greiner has had continuous grant support for his basic science and clinical research studies for the past 26 years. He has served as principal investigator as well as co-investigator on National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants and in over 50 FDA clinical trials. He has been an invited speaker at numerous regional, national and international meetings. With collaborators, Dr. Greiner published the original clinical and histopathologic characterization of the "second" mucus secretory system of the conjunctiva, developed a method of treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction, and pioneered the applications of 31 P NMR spectroscopy in ophthalmology as documented in his list of publications. Dr. Greiner's lectures, clinical and basic science research, and clinical and surgical practice underscore his commitment to academic and clinical medicine.

Dr. Michaelson is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine and is a former director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Services at Boston University Medical Center. He is on staff at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, as well as several community hospitals. He is a member of the New England Ophthalmological Society and the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Michaelson has co-authored a number of scientific papers and been on several ophthalmic clinical drug trials. Dr. Michaelson practices general ophthalmology and is a sub-specialist in Neuro-Ophthalmology.

As a physician-scientist, Dr. Ciolino's research is supported by K08 funding from the NIH and his interests include translational projects such as keratoprosthesis and ocular drug delivery. He has been working with collaborators at Children's Hospital Boston and MIT on developing a drug-eluting contact lens that has been covered by international news services including CNN, Reuters News Service, and Scientific American.

He is an active member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New England Ophthalmologic Society, and the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

In 1994, Dr. Townsend co-authored the best-selling medical text Atlas of Eyelid Surgery, which has sold thousands of copies in the United States and abroad.

In addition to blepharoplasty, Dr. Townsend also specializes in other cosmetic facial plastic surgery techniques, including forehead and brow lift, botulinum toxin injection, and laser skin resurfacing which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and scars.

If you are considering blepharoplasty or other facial plastic surgery, Dr. Townsend invites you to make an appointment to meet with him for a personal consultation. He ensures complete confidentiality, individual attention, and is available to answer any questions you may have.

Dr. Chin is an assistant professor at the New England College of Optometry. He also holds a clinical faculty position at the New England Eye Institute. Dr. Chin also works as a clinical research investigator for Ophthalmic Research Associates. He has authored and co-authored many articles that have been published in various optometric journals.

Dr. Chin was raised in Boston's Chinatown where he maintains close ties. He was the first optometrist to work in a Chinatown Neighborhood Health Center. He does optometric consultations for a nursing home in the Chinese community.

Dr. Chin also completed his cornea and contact lens residency in 2005 through the New England College of Optometry's highly selective program where he was awarded the American Optometric Foundation's "Dr. George Mertz Contact Lens Residency Award" in 2005. This award for optometric excellence is given to only one contact lens resident nationwide each year.

Dr. Chin's area of expertise is specialty fit contact lenses, which includes lenses for keratoconus, orthokeratology, gas permeable and soft multi-focal lenses, macro and scleral lenses, contact lenses that are fitted to patients with irregularly shaped corneas and contact lenses fitted to patients post refractive surgery. He also specializes in pre and post refractive surgery management. Dr. Chin is a Clinical and Educational Consultant for Foresight Regulatory Strategies, Inc. and for Vistakon Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

In addition to working with us at Andover Eye, Dr. Chin is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the New England College of Optometry and New England Eye Commonwealth where he teaches 3rd and 4th year optometry students in a clinical setting. Dr. Chin is also an investigator for national clinical trials on ophthalmic medications and consults for various contact lens companies around the US.

Dr. Chin was awarded Fellowship to the American Academy of Optometry in 2006. He is a Member and Fellow of the Academy in their Cornea and Contact Lens Section. Dr. Chin is also a Member of the Association for Research in Visual Ophthalmology (ARVO), the Association of Optometric Contact Lens Educators, the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists and the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Optometric Association.