Providing Exceptional Eye Care to Adults and Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
New England Eye Southeastern Massachusetts is open to all individuals served by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  Individuals living throughout the Commonwealth are welcome to schedule an appointment. The Clinic is open every Wednesday from 9:00am-4:00pm and every 2nd Monday of each month from 9:00am-12:00pm.  

Eye Care
Eye examinations at the Clinic are provided to determine a person’s eye health, to better understand how each person uses his or her 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.  Because we are a teaching Clinic, Christine Sacco, OD and an optometry intern will work together to provide the eye exam.  During the visit, eyeglasses and/or vision aids may be prescribed; appropriate therapies developed, and/or advice offered on rehabilitation or educational considerations. In addition, recommendations/referrals may be made to other specialists for in-depth testing of visual field, to ophthalmologists as needed; and/or to opticians for the selection and fitting of eyeglasses.  Before leaving, any needed paperwork will be filled out.  A full eye report will be written and mailed to each person at home.

About Christine Sacco, OD
Dr. Christine Sacco received her optometry degree from NECO and completed a residency at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Brockton, MA.  An attending optometrist at NEE, she has clinical experience in providing primary eye care to diverse populations, including as a consultant with a multidisciplinary group caring for people in long term and assisted care facilities.  Dr. Sacco has a special interest in providing optometric services to individuals with cognitive and/or physical impairments.

Insurance Information is Required to Schedule an Exam 
•	Referrals: MassHealth and Medicare do not require referrals for eye care appointments. If a referral is needed, we will contact you.  
•	Co-Pays: Any needed co-payments will be billed to you after your appointment. 

To Schedule an Appointment   617-680-8447 or sema@neco.edu	                    
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