Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Steven D. Ness

Ophthalmology
Boston Medical Center
Boston University Eye Associates, Inc.
850 Harrison Ave, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Boston Medical Center
Boston University Eye Associates, Inc.
850 Harrison Ave, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Steven Ness is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ness is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Ness is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MA
Hospital Affiliations
Boston Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
French
Hebrew
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

BOSTON UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES, INC.
850 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Call: 617-414-4020
Other Locations
BOSTON UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES, INC.
2005 Bay St, Suite 206, Taunton, MA 02780
Call: 508-823-7473

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


49 Total Publications

Biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease are upregulated in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
Biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease are upregulated in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
Journal: Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD
Published: September 22, 2025
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