How do I make an appointment?
Call or text 978-806-2020 or fill out the Request Appointment form here.
Where are you located?
We are located in Andover, MA, with satellite offices in Seacoast and southern New Hampshire coming soon. See all of our current locations here.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Outside of business hours, please feel free to call or text 978-806-2020 or email info@cwretina.com and leave us a message. We will respond as soon as we are able.
If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
What should I expect at my appointment?
Retinal appointments generally require a patient to be dilated. If this is a problem, please let us know and we will try to make accommodations if possible and reschedule you if needed. At your appointment, you will receive extensive testing, more than you may receive at a regular eye visit. Most appointments last about an hour.
Will I be able to drive after my appointment?
Most people who are dilated require a pair of sunglasses, which we can provide, and are comfortable driving themselves home, but if you are particularly sensitive to dilation you may need a driver the day of your appointment.
Will there be a long wait to see the doctor?
We strive to provide compassionate, individualized care to all patients, and this sometimes means that appointments can run longer than expected. We value your time, and do our best to schedule appointments strategically to avoid unnecessary waiting, but please have patience – some patients may be dealing with a new and difficult diagnosis and need more time with their doctor than we predicted.
Are eye injections painful?
We know that eye injections can seem scary, but our doctors prioritize patient comfort and minimizing pain. A strong numbing medication will be applied to your eye prior to your injection, and most of our patients report that the injections are completely painless.
My doctor previously said retina surgery is a difficult experience. Is this true?
While some retina surgeries can be complicated and have unique recovery requirements such as face-down positioning, many forms are no different from routine eye surgeries like cataract removal. Your doctor can talk to you about the specifics of your case. You can also take a look at our patient resources.
