New Mass. Eye and Ear Surgical Center Opens on Huntington Avenue

Massachusetts Eye and Ear opened up a new outpatient surgical center at 800 Huntington Avenue in the Longwood area last week.

The brand new 90,000 square foot facility will house an outpatient surgical center with four operating rooms, and a series of advanced clinic spaces for specialized eye care.

In addition to the surgery department, the new center is home to an expanded Mass. Eye and Ear Department of Ophthalmology, which provides eye car services to patients of Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Joslin Diabetes Center’s Beetham Eye Institute.

Because of the building's specialized uses, the entire building was developed by architects Tsoi/Kobus & Associates with special considerations for visually impaired patients. The walls feature high-contrast colors and the floor plan maximizes access to daylight, according to a statement.

A Mass. Eye and Ear otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) care department will also be added at a later date.

The new building also includes an optical shop with glasses for both adults and children, and a covered parking garage.