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Dr. Lucy Young, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Lucy Young, MD
4.8 (43 Ratings)
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Dr. Lucy Young, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Lucy Young, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Lucy Young, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Lucy Young, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. They currently practice at Mass Eye And Ear. Dr. Young has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Corneal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Young received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Young is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Corneal Ulcer
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Corneal Ulcer
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blindness
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Eye Cancer
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Dystrophy
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Descemetocele
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)

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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Young
4.8
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Dec 19, 2023
DrYoung is an excellent Doctor Who cares deeply for her patience and then preserving their eyesight! Explains things to her patience very well and fields. Any questions we may have.,, I recommend her services to everybody, and I certainly would have my own mother attended to if necessary by DrYoung
Linda Fumarola — Dec 19, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Lucy Young is a fellowship-trained, multilingual, retina specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, Stoneham Eye Center.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Lucy Young, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Boston, MA and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1981. She specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Metrowest Medical Center Framingham Union Hospital
    1985
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lucy Young, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Young's profile.

Dr. Young frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Corneal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Lucy Young, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.