NECO Center for Eye Care Southeastern Massachusetts
Welcoming Dorothy Tolls, OD
Dorothy Tolls, OD has joined NECO Center for Eye Care Southeastern Massachusetts. We are excited to welcome Dr. Tolls and for you to meet her.
Dr. Tolls is a local optometrist with Boston roots who grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts. She attended the College of the Holy Cross where she received her bachelor’s degree in English. After attaining an optometry doctorate in 1990 from the New England College of Optometry (NECO), she completed a residency at the Brockton/West Roxbury Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center. Dr. Tolls is currently an attending optometrist and Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor with NECO. Dr. Tolls also provides eye care in Central and Western Massachusetts.
Dr. Tolls has enjoyed a career in private optometric and ophthalmological practice; and providing community-based care, optometric clinical education, clinical diabetic retinopathy research, and telemedicine. She is passionate about serving the needs of individuals experiencing disability, and vulnerable populations.
Dr. Tolls’ interests include hiking, gardening, floral design, volunteering in disability advocacy programs, and spending time with her family.
Dorothy Tolls, OD has joined NECO Center for Eye Care Southeastern Massachusetts. We are excited to welcome Dr. Tolls and for you to meet her.
Dr. Tolls is a local optometrist with Boston roots who grew up in Dedham, Massachusetts. She attended the College of the Holy Cross where she received her bachelor’s degree in English. After attaining an optometry doctorate in 1990 from the New England College of Optometry (NECO), she completed a residency at the Brockton/West Roxbury Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center. Dr. Tolls is currently an attending optometrist and Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor with NECO. Dr. Tolls also provides eye care in Central and Western Massachusetts.
Dr. Tolls has enjoyed a career in private optometric and ophthalmological practice; and providing community-based care, optometric clinical education, clinical diabetic retinopathy research, and telemedicine. She is passionate about serving the needs of individuals experiencing disability, and vulnerable populations.
Dr. Tolls’ interests include hiking, gardening, floral design, volunteering in disability advocacy programs, and spending time with her family.
Providing Exceptional Eye Care to Adults and Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
The clinic is open every Tuesday from 8:00am to 4:00pm to individuals served by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.
Specialized Eye Care
Insurance
Insurance information is required to schedule an exam:
Scheduling
Please call or email:
Appointment Information
You will receive a Welcome Packet in the mail with more details about the clinic and your upcoming appointment.
Please send us the following prior to the appointment:
Please bring with you to the appointment:
- Eye examinations are provided to determine a person'e eye health, to better understand how each person uses their vision, and to maximize visual function.
- Each appointment is scheduled for one hour, allowing time for the exam and to ensure all questions are answered.
- The attending Optometrist (OD) and an optometry intern will work together to provide the eye exam.
- Before leaving, any needed paperwork will be filled out. A full eye report will be written and mailed to each person at home.
Insurance
Insurance information is required to schedule an exam:
- Referrals: Mass Health and Medicare do NOT require referrals for appointments. If a referral is needed, we will contact you.
- Co-Pays: Any needed co-payments will be billed after the appointment.
Scheduling
Please call or email:
- 617-680-8447
- [email protected]
Appointment Information
You will receive a Welcome Packet in the mail with more details about the clinic and your upcoming appointment.
Please send us the following prior to the appointment:
- Copies of your latest eye reports, current medication sheets, health records (including neuropsychology), available clinical reports (including Orientation and Mobility, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, OT, PT, Speech, etc.)
- Completed Form “Getting Ready for Your Eye Exam”- This information helps us to learn about you, and your questions and concerns.
- Copies of: Medical Insurance Card, Medical History, and Current Medications & Allergies List
Please bring with you to the appointment:
- Face Mask to cover nose and mouth (must be worn at all times). Please no gators. If you do not have a facemask, one will be provided for you.
- All eyeglasses, sunglasses, protective eye wear, and low vision devices used These devices help us understand what has or has not been helpful to you in the past and assists if we need to recommend anything new.
- One Member from Your Team Having one member of your family, staff and/or caregiver attend the visit can help you to feel relaxed and comfortable, and ensures that we address everyone’s questions.
- Cell Phone to announce your arrival in the parking lot, and for screening questions. Please, no cell phone use in the clinic (unless absolutely necessary).
About the Collaboration
NECO Center for Eye Care Southeastern Massachusetts is a unique collaboration between New England College of Optometry (NECO), Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Shriver Clinical Services. The mission is to provide access to vision services geared to meeting the needs of adults and children with intellectual disability who reside in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The focus is to provide patient education and treatment options that help to improve the visual function and quality of life for each person served.
NECO Center for Eye Care Southeastern Massachusetts is a unique collaboration between New England College of Optometry (NECO), Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and Shriver Clinical Services. The mission is to provide access to vision services geared to meeting the needs of adults and children with intellectual disability who reside in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The focus is to provide patient education and treatment options that help to improve the visual function and quality of life for each person served.
