Dr. Laura Vasilakos OD, FOVDR
Optometrist
-
Occupation:Development Optometrist
-
Specializes:Adults and Children
-
Education:New England College of Optometry - 2001 – 2005 B.S., Biology & Biology Education (Minor: Chemistry), Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA — Magna Cum Laude (1990–1993)
-
About:I started Family Eyecare Solutions with a simple belief: every patient deserves real answers, not just a new prescription. Vision Solutions for Life isn't just our motto—it's the promise I make to every family that walks through our door. Have questions about whether vision therapy, myopia control, or a developmental evaluation is right for your child? Schedule a free 15-minute phone call—no obligation, no pressure. We'll answer your questions and help you decide if we're the right fit.
Biography
Dr. Laura Vasilakos, OD, FOVDR — known to her patients simply as “Dr. Laura” — has been providing specialized developmental vision care in Hanover, MA since 2018.
A friendly and compassionate listener, Dr. Laura takes the time to understand each patient’s unique vision care needs. She has a warm, engaging approach and especially enjoys examining infants and children, creating a fun and creative environment that helps patients feel comfortable and at ease.
Dr. Laura understands that vision is more than simply seeing 20/20. Before becoming an optometrist, Dr. Laura spent years as a middle and high school science teacher — an experience that gave her a firsthand, classroom-level understanding of how undetected vision problems can be mistaken for learning disabilities, attention difficulties, or simply a child who “isn’t trying.” Her science background also means she approaches diagnosis and treatment analytically, always looking for the root cause rather than the surface symptom. That combination of classroom experience and clinical expertise shapes everything about how she cares for patients today. She is passionate about working with children and adults whose visual challenges interfere with academic performance, daily function, or overall quality of life.
Dr. Laura is a Fellow of the Optometric Vision Development & Rehabilitation Association (FOVDR) — a board certification earned by a small and select group of optometrists nationwide through a rigorous multi-year process involving clinical practice, post-doctoral education, peer-reviewed case reports, and examination before an international certification board. She is board certified in vision development, behavioral and developmental vision care, optometric vision therapy, and neuro-optometric rehabilitation.
“I started Family Eyecare Solutions with a simple belief: every patient deserves real answers, not just a stronger prescription. Vision Solutions for Life isn’t just our motto—it’s the promise I make to every family that walks through our door.”
Extra Facts
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Laura is actively involved in professional education and leadership. She serves as Chairperson of the Northeast Congress of Optometry, a regional chapter of the Optometric Extension Program Foundation, which focuses on vision therapy and behavioral and functional optometry. In this role, she supports continuing education and collaboration among optometrists dedicated to advanced vision care.
Dr. Laura also serves as a state liaison for InfantSEE, helping promote early, comprehensive eye and vision care for infants during a critical stage of visual development.
Dr. Vasilakos lives in Hingham with her husband, two daughters, and her “third” daughter, a Shetland Sheepdog named Zoe. Outside of the office, she enjoys continuous learning, being adventurous, and staying active through jogging, hiking, swimming, and practicing yoga.
Memberships & Associations
- American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC)
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Massachusetts Society of Optometry (MSO)
- Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF)
- Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA)
