Optometry Times recently published the following article explaining how the pandemic increased the prevalence of myopia in children. Here is a link to the article:
https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/covid-19-pandemic-increases-myopia-prevalence-in-children
We hope that you and your family are staying well during this unprecedented time. Unfortunately, I must announce that Dr. John Bona has left our practice effective September 2020.
We hope that you will continue to visit our practice for all of your eye health needs. We are committed to making this a smooth transition for all of our patients. Please feel free to call us at (781) 631-8300 to schedule an appointment.
Sincerely,
Leon L. Remis, MD
Leon Remis MD is following CDC guidelines in regard to COVID-19 and we are taking precautions to prevent its spread. The safety of our staff and patients is our utmost concern.
Delivering exceptional patient care in a safe and controlled environment is our priority and that is why we are asking our patients to comply with the CDC recommended precautions while visiting our office.
Call ahead of your appointment if you have or had any of the following in the last 2 weeks:
• Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste/smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea, pink eye
• Diagnosed with COVID-19
• Contact with suspected or confirmed persons with COVID-19
The following precautions are being taken:
• All patients will be screened via questionnaire upon arrival and the staff will validate the screening questions daily.
• Limiting the number of patients in our waiting room (a specified number or chairs have been removed from the seating area to maintain social distancing).
• Companions are asked to wait in their vehicles.
• All rooms and seating will be sanitized by our staff in between every appointment.
• Our staff will be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks.
Please arrive wearing a face mask. If you do not have a mask, we will provide you with one.
In this world or uncertainty, we appreciate your understanding. We hope at the very least that times like these remind us that we are all in this together.
Leon Remis MD
Dr. Remis has undertaken a new mission by raising a puppy to become an assistance dog! By taking on this challenge someone with a disability will hopefully be able to live a more independent life. Partnering with Canine Companies for Independence, Dr. Remis and his family will provide a safe home for Otter–a 10 week old lab– to garner the necessary skills for the job. Along with the safe home and abundance of love for the little guy, there will also be obedience classes, socialization opportunities, and a healthy diet structure set in place. Otter will live with the Remis family until he is around a year and half. These first 18 months of his life are crucial for his development with the goal of becoming a service dog. After the year and a half of fostering, Otter will venture to a Canine Companies training center to receive nine months of of professional instruction. The office is excited to welcome Otter to the team, and if you have an appointment on the right day you may even get to meet this lovable puppy. For more information about Canine Companies for Independence see the link attached!
This past January, Dr. Remis traveled on his 12th mission to Santa Ana, El Salvador to treat indigent patients at the Vicky Guzman Clinic.
Throughout the year, patients are referred to the Guzman Clinic to see the visiting ophthalmologists. 50 volunteers, which included 6 eye surgeons, provided eye care to thousands of patients. There were 150 surgical cases, most of them cataract extractions. Some patients were totally blind before there surgery! Dr. Remis performed surgery and restored vision to 13 patients while treating many others with various eye conditions.
Dr. Remis is thankful for his patient’s continued support in his global philanthropic efforts. He is looking forward to continuing to work with the Guzman Clinic. If you would like to make a donation please visit the ASAPROSAR.COM website for information.
Please help us welcome our newest doctor, John Bona. Dr. Leon Remis is pleased to announce that Dr. John M. Bona has recently joined the practice. Dr. Bona has more than 25 years’ experience with examination, diagnosis and treatment of visual disorders. He also has vast knowledge and experience in prescribing glasses and contact lenses for clients.
Dr. Bona received his Doctor of Optometry in 1991 from the New England College of Optometry. Prior to joining Remis’ practice, Dr. Bona was the owner of Custom EyeCare in Vinnin square for 20 years. “I am honored to join Dr. Remis and his staff,” said Bona, “new and former patients are welcome.”
Dr. Remis attended the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference in Las Vega, Nevada, November 13-17 2015. The AAO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Dr. Remis attended courses in Glaucoma Subspecialty, Complex Cataract Surgery, and OCT for Retina among other courses.
Swampscott resident and Marblehead Ophthalmologist Dr. Leon Remis has been named a recipient of the Surgical Services Excellence Award from the North Shore Medical Center.
Dr. Remis has been practicing in Marblehead for the past 30 years and actively cares for hundreds of patients from all over the North Shore.
“I am honored and humbled to be recognized by such an outstanding organizations as the North Shore Medical Center and its Department of Surgery,” said Dr. Remis.
The Surgical Services Excellence awards is an annual event at which NSMC recognizes the best of the best – as voted by peers in the healthcare industry. Among the criteria for award honorees include compassion, empathy and kindness; putting patients needs first; bring respectful of patients, families, trainees and other caregivers; taking full responsibility for patients; using evidence-based care and working collaboratively and communicating well with others.
