We are thrilled to announce that Family Eyecare Solutions has been named Best Optometrist in Greater Boston by the 2026 Boston Parents Paper Family Favorites Awards! We are truly humbled by this recognition. To be chosen by the families of Greater Boston — ahead of practices far larger than ours — is something we do not take lightly. Every vote represents a family who trusted us with their child's vision care, and that means everything to us. Family Eyecare Solutions…
We are proud to announce that Family Eyecare Solutions has been nominated for the Hanover Business of the Year Award for the second consecutive year! Being recognized by our local business community two years in a row is a tremendous honor. It is a reflection of the trust our patients and their families place in us, and of the commitment of Dr. Laura Vasilakos, OD, FOVDR and the entire Family Eyecare Solutions team to providing exceptional developmental vision care to…
Family Eyecare Solutions is proud to have sponsored the EXPLORE More Scholarship Fund for the second consecutive year, supporting families on the South Shore who might otherwise be unable to afford a summer camp experience for their child. EXPLORE Pediatric Therapy, founded and led by Kimberly DeLaura, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapy practice that has been hosting its EXPLORE summer camp for five years. The EXPLORE More Scholarship Fund was created to ensure that children from families facing hardships…
We are honored to share that Family Eyecare Solutions was nominated for the Hanover Business of the Year Award in 2025! Being recognized by our local business community is a meaningful distinction. Hanover is home to so many dedicated small business owners, and to be nominated among them reflects the relationships we have built with the families and community members we serve every day. Family Eyecare Solutions is proud to be a part of the Hanover community. Dr. Laura Vasilakos,…
Family Eyecare Solutions is proud to have sponsored the EXPLORE More Scholarship Fund, supporting families on the South Shore who might otherwise be unable to afford a summer camp experience for their child. EXPLORE Pediatric Therapy, founded and led by Kimberly DeLaura, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapy practice that has been hosting its EXPLORE summer camp for five years. The EXPLORE More Scholarship Fund was created to ensure that children from families facing hardships — including medical challenges and…
Family Eyecare Solutions, an optometry practice specializing in vision therapy, myopia control, and post-concussion vision syndrome and led by Development Optometrist Laura Vasilakos, OD, FOVDR, was invited to give a presentation to Inly School in Scituate, MA.Dr. Vasilakos generously donated her speaking fee for the 1-hour presentation to a local charity of Inly’s choice. Inly chose a local charity, Scituate Community Christmas, to receive the gift. Scituate Community Christmas supports Scituate families and individuals during times of hardship.Inly School is…
Family Eyecare Solutions, an optometry practice specializing in vision therapy, myopia control, and post-concussion vision syndrome and led by Development Optometrist Laura Vasilakos, OD, FOVDR, was recently named a finalist for Hanover Business of the Year by the Hanover Chamber of Commerce.Family Eyecare Solutions was one of 20 finalists selected for the award for their contributions to the Hanover community.Dr. Vasilakos founded Family Eyecare Solutions in 2018, after recognizing a real need for these types of vision issues and a…
Family Eyecare Solutions, an optometry practice specializing in vision therapy, myopia control, and post-concussion vision syndrome and led by Development Optometrist Laura Vasilakos, OD, FOVDR, was recently named a 2024 Reader’s Choice Watchlist Honoree by Cape and Plymouth Business Media.The Reader’s Choice Watchlist 40 Businesses to Watch in 2024 is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of the local small businesses honored this year.“The Watchlist shines a spotlight on the outstanding efforts of these local leaders – the innovators, game-changers…
Family Eyecare Solutions, an optometry practice specializing in vision therapy, myopia control, and post-concussion vision syndrome and led by Development Optometrist Laura Vasilakos, OD, FOVDR, was recently certified by Complete Concussion Management Inc.Dr. Laura completed a training course Concussion Management for Physicians & Specialists which provides physicians with a comprehensive overview of the latest scientific evidence surrounding both acute and chronic concussions and CTE.The program covers concussion prevalence, pathophysiology, baseline physical and neurocognitive testing and interpretation, acute concussion assessment, imaging,…
By Dr. Laura VasilakosIf numbers tell the tale, consider this – the prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness) has soared in this country over the past 50 years, rising from 25% to now nearly 42%. The number of children who have difficulty seeing faraway objects is projected to continue to increase at a rapid rate.Factors that contribute to these fast-increasing numbers have been deliberated, with several studies pointing to heredity, a lack of outdoor time, and an abundance of screen-time linked to…