I am an Optometrist at Charles River Community Health and a Professor of Pediatric Optometry and Chair of the Specialty Care and Vision Science Department at the New England College of Optometry. My true passions are teaching the next generation of eye care professionals and improving children’s access to quality eye care.
Providing care at Charles River Health gives me the opportunity to not only serve my pediatric patients, but also to mentor optometric interns and residents, and engage in clinical research. I truly love it here! Locally, I work closely with school nurses in Boston, Waltham, and Watertown to help bridge the gap between school vision screenings and comprehensive eye care.
On a national level, I have had the privilege of addressing these issues from a broader perspective. I have served as Chair of the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health, Chair of the American Public Health Association’s Vision Care Section, Director of the Special Olympics Opening Eyes Program in Massachusetts and the Children’s Vision Massachusetts Coalition.
In my spare time, I enjoy spinning, yoga, reading, and exploring art. I live on the Boston Waterfront, and my adult children and 11-month-old grandson are all within walking distance of my apartment, which really doesn’t get any better than that!
Note: Stacy Lyons was just named one of The Most Influential Women in Opticalby Vision Monday Magazine in the Mentor Category! All of us at Charles River Health are proud of this accomplishment and the work she does to help care for our community. Congratulations!