CHA Eye Centers

Expert Eye Surgeons
and Routine Eye Care
in two convenient locations.

Somerville Eye Center

236 Highland Ave, 1st Floor
Somerville, MA

617-591-4949

Malden Eye Center

195 Canal St, 2nd floor
Malden, MA

781-338-8989

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Hours and Contact Information

CHA Somerville Eye Center

Highland Building, Somerville Campus | 1st Floor
M, W: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
T, Th, F: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sa - Su: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
No walk-ins please

Optical Shop Somerville Campus | 1st Floor
M - F: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, closed during lunch between 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Phone: 617-591-4949
Fax: 617-591-4990

CHA Malden Eye Center

CHA Malden Care Center | 2nd Floor
M, W, Th, F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tu: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sa - Su: Closed

Phone: 781-338-8989
Fax: 781-338-8999

Keeping You Safe in the Eye Center
Need a Visit?

We now offer telehealth (video or phone) as well as in-person visits at certain CHA sites. Call for an appointment.

If you need Surgery or a Procedure

We are following state guidelines and are prioritizing people who need care right away. We hope to begin elective (non-urgent) procedures in the near future. Please talk to your CHA care team if you have questions or concerns.

Your Health and Safety

Your health is important and we are here for you. Please call us for any new issues, nagging concerns or chronic health needs. To protect your safety, we are following strict measures to clean our facilities, make sure everyone is wearing a mask, and screen patients and employees for COVID-19.

The Finest Ophthalmic Care

CHA has some of the most experienced eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) in the Boston area. With locations in Somerville and Malden, we can help you with nearly every eye condition - from medical problems to complex eye surgeries.

We are experts in ophthalmic care including Laser Vision Correction, Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery and specialized retina care.

Routine Eye Care and Contact Lens Fittings

CHA also provides routine eye care. Many insurance plans and vision plans cover routine eye exams. So even if you don’t have trouble seeing, we recommend an eye exam every year.

Routine Eye Care includes:

Comprehensive eye exams for all ages
Vision testing
Prescriptions for eyeglasses
Contact lens fittings

Note: our Somerville optical shop is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Meet the CHA Eye Center Care Team

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CHA Ophthalmologists (Eye Surgeons)

Barott, Madeline, MD
	Education: Cornell University, SUNY Upstate Medical School Residency: Boston University Dr. Madeline Barott is a board-certified Ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care including cataract surgery and treatment of glaucoma, diabetic eye diseases and macular degeneration.
Patalano II, Vincent J., MD
	Chief of Ophthalmology Education: Harvard University, Boston University School of Medicine Residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Appointment: Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School Dr. Vincent Patalano is a board-certified Ophthalmologist with years of experience in Cataract Surgery and Laser Vision Correction including LASIK. He specializes in Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery and Premium Lens Implants at the time of Cataract Surgery, treatment of diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
Patalano, Steven M., MD
	Education: Harvard University, Boston University School of Medicine Residency: New York University Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin (Corneal and Refractive Surgery) Appointment: Instructor, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Steven Patalano is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with special training in cornea and refractive surgery. He specializes in Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery and Premium Lens Implants during Cataract Surgery as well as LASIK surgery.
Bierman, Lauren MD
	Education: Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown Universtity School of Medicine Residency: New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center Fellowship: New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center Dr. Lauren Bierman is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with special training as a medical retina specialist. Dr. Bierman cares for patients with common and significant medical retina problems, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, and macular degeneration. State of the art, highly effective treatments of these conditions includes intraocular injections of medications called antiVEGF therapy and retinal laser treatments.

CHA Optometrists (Vision Doctors)

Paine, Ashley, OD
	Education: New England College of Optometry Dr. Ashley Paine (formerly Blanchard) is an optometrist who provides comprehensive eye care for people of all ages, including eye exams for children and contact lens fittings.
Resnick, Jeannette, OD, FAAO
	Education: New England College of Optometry Residency: VA Boston Healthcare System Dr. Jeannette Resnick is an optometrist who provides comprehensive eye care for people of all ages. She completed a residency in ocular disease and primary care at the VA Boston Healthcare System. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. She also fits specialty contact lenses for vision loss due to keratoconus, corneal transplant surgery, refractive surgery, and chronic dry eye.
Zheng, Lixin, OD, PhD
	Education: New England College of Optometry, 1st Clinical Medicine School, China Residency: West China University of Medical Sciences Fellowship: McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma Dr. Zheng is an optometrist who specializes in comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings. He also performs low vision rehabilitation care. Dr. Zheng sees people of all ages, including children, and is fluent in Chinese (Mandarin).