Mass Eye and Ear
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear is an international center for treatment and research and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined February 2009
📢 We’re proud to announce Mark Varvares, MD, FACS, as the new Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Varvares will lead a unified department across @MassEyeAndEar, @MassGeneralNews and @BrighamWomens. Congratulations, Dr. Varvares!
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State police are on Charles Street this morning, Monday, 10/6, due to an incident unrelated to Mass Eye and Ear. Expect traffic delays and please plan accordingly. The hospital remains open and safe, but patient arrivals may be delayed. Thanks for your patience and cooperation.
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📢 Please join us in welcoming @drrishisingh as the new Chair of Ophthalmology at Mass General Brigham & @harvardmed! A global leader in retinal disease, Dr. Singh returns to Boston to lead innovation in care, research & education. Congratulations, Dr. Singh!
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In this short animated #scicomm video, @MassEyeAndEar researcher and #tinnitus patient Daniel Polley, PhD, explains how sounds are processed by our auditory system and the alterations in that processing that lead to tinnitus.
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Mass Eye and Ear is proud to be #1 in Ear, Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology care in New England based on @usnews. Thank you to all our employees who make a difference in our patients' lives every day! Learn more: https://t.co/c3T2UA39MA
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On July 3rd and 4th, there will be road closures and restricted on-site parking to accommodate State Police operations around Mass Eye and Ear at 243 Charles Street in Boston, MA. As always, our Emergency Department is open 24/7.
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For more than two decades, Joan W. Miller, MD, led the @HMSeye Department of Ophthalmology, and was the first woman appointed chair, at Mass Eye and Ear and @MassGeneralNews. Now, she's stepping down, but leaving a powerful legacy behind: https://t.co/6itGw8dPb1 via @NBC10Boston
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Dr. Joan Miller, who has helped pioneer new treatments for age-related macular degeneration, is inspiring the next generation of female doctors.
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A collaboration between Mass Eye and Ear and scientists @EPFL_en resulted in a first-of-its-kind type of auditory brainstem implant, with the potential to provide a better treatment option for patients who can’t receive cochlear implants. https://t.co/kbesE5BiNp
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Please be advised that there is significant police activity and traffic delays/possible road closures in the area of Mass General’s main campus/Cambridge Street due to a non-hospital related incident this morning. Please note that this is an isolated situation and the hospital is
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Should you be adding mouth taping to your nighttime routine? The popular wellness trend uses adhesive tape over the mouth to help you breathe through your nose while sleeping. Linda Lee, MD, explains the correct way to start nose breathing with @scifri.
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Social media influencers are claiming that taping your mouth shut during sleep has life-changing effects. But the evidence isn’t airtight.
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Congratulations to Joan W. Miller, MD, chair of Ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear, @MassGenBrigham & @HarvardMed, who was inducted into the @AmericanAcad prestigious honorary society. She's helped pioneer treatments of AMD, a leading cause of vision loss. https://t.co/uBbJ0CsXS3
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Congratulations to the Mass Eye and Ear nurses recognized in The @BostonGlobe’s 2025 Salute to Nurses! We’re incredibly proud of our nurses. During #NursesWeek, we celebrate the compassion and high-quality care they provide to patients. https://t.co/afNICTZC1V
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Mass General Brigham researchers have developed a new imaging method to better track PD-L1 expression, which is key for selecting cancer patients for immunotherapy. This breakthrough could lead to more precise, personalized treatments. https://t.co/54clcYsxBl
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Mass Eye and Ear researchers believe that a person's tinnitus response is linked to the nervous system’s “fight, flight, or freeze”—& those with severe cases are often stuck in constant vigilance. They’re using #AI to track facial cues & pupil changes to understand its impact.
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How does climate change impact our health? Amanda E. Dilger, MD, joins @boston25 to break it down.
boston25news.com
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When Kris Murner, a past Team Eye and Ear runner, was sidelined, John Pitzel stepped up—volunteering as her “pinch runner.” John is now training to run in Kris’s place in honor of her son Eli, who has Stargardt Disease. Read more on @Bostondotcom:
boston.com
John Pitzel is running for a mother in need.
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After a devastating fireworks accident, Nick Kharufeh never thought he’d see out of his left eye again- until a groundbreaking clinical trial at Mass Eye and Ear gave him hope. Learn about Nick’s inspiring story from @ABC.
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Nick Kharufeh's vision was restored after receiving a stem cell transplant in 2020. He now advocates for the treatment, saying it will be the "next big thing."
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Meet Bob Ruley, running with Team Eye and Ear in the 129th Boston Marathon to support vision research at Mass Eye and Ear. Bob is running to help fund research that could change his son AJ’s future. Read more with @bostondotcom:
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"It is probable that AJ will be legally blind by adulthood, and it is possible that he could be totally blind in one or both eyes."
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Do you know how much sleep you need each night? A person’s age determines how much sleep they need. Sleep Neurologist Karen Lee, MD, shares more sleep tips and why sleep is important: https://t.co/KC4MvcWKDo
#SleepAwarenessWeek
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