Radhika Demary, OD
Board-Certified Optometrist
Dr. Radhika Demary is a board-certified optometrist providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages.Her clinical interests include specialty contact lenses, myopia management, comprehensive eye exams, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma, dry eye disease, and the management of common and complex eye conditions.
Dr. Demary has particular expertise in fitting advanced and specialty contact lenses for patients with irregular corneas and ocular surface disease. She works with a variety of lens designs, including custom scleral lenses, rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, hybrid lenses, orthokeratology lenses, and multifocal contact lenses.
She is also certified to fit contact lenses used for myopia control in children, including Paragon CRT orthokeratology lenses and MiSight® 1 day soft contact lenses.
In addition to specialty contact lens care, Dr. Demary provides comprehensive eye examinations and has experience diagnosing and managing patients with glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and dry eye disease. She also evaluates patients with urgent eye problems and other changes in vision or eye health.
Education and Clinical Training
Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science, College of the Holy Cross
Optometry School: Doctor of Optometry, New England College of Optometry
Externship Training: Dr. Demary completed clinical externships in several areas of eye care, including specialty contact lenses, pediatric vision, strabismus, primary eye care, and ocular disease.
Boston Medical Center: Specialty Contact Lens Clinic
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Pediatric Vision and Strabismus Clinic
East Boston Neighborhood Health Clinic
Northampton VA Health Care System
Professional Organizations
Dr. Demary is affiliated with professional organizations related to optometry, specialty contact lenses, and glaucoma care, including:
- American Optometric Association
- Scleral Lens Education Society
- National Glaucoma Society
Dr. Demary’s Clinical Interests
Dr. Demary provides a broad range of optometric and medical eye care, with particular interests in:
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Primary eye care
- Specialty contact lens fitting
- Scleral lenses
- Rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses
- Hybrid contact lenses
- Orthokeratology
- Multifocal contact lenses
- Contact lenses for irregular corneas
- Myopia management and myopia control
- MiSight® 1 day contact lenses
- Paragon CRT lenses
- Diabetic eye exams
- Glaucoma evaluation and management
- Dry eye disease
- Macular degeneration
- Ocular surface disease
- Urgent and emergency eye care
Specialty Contact Lens Care
One of Dr. Demary’s primary clinical interests is specialty contact lens fitting. Specialty lenses can provide improved vision and comfort for patients who may not achieve satisfactory results with traditional soft contact lenses.
Dr. Demary fits custom scleral, rigid gas permeable, hybrid, orthokeratology, and multifocal contact lenses. These advanced lens designs may be considered for patients with irregular corneas, corneal disease, ocular surface disease, high or complex prescriptions, or difficulty wearing conventional contact lenses.
Scleral lenses, in particular, can be an important option for selected patients with irregular corneas or significant ocular surface problems because of their larger diameter and unique fitting design.
Myopia Management for Children
Dr. Demary also provides myopia management for children with progressive nearsightedness.
Rather than simply correcting blurry distance vision, myopia management is designed to help slow the progression of childhood myopia. Depending on the individual child, treatment may include specially designed contact lenses.
Dr. Demary is certified to fit:
MiSight® 1 day Contact Lenses: Daily disposable soft contact lenses specifically designed for myopia control in children.
Paragon CRT Lenses: Orthokeratology lenses worn overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea and provide clear daytime vision without glasses or daytime contact lenses.
A comprehensive evaluation can help determine whether myopia management is appropriate and which treatment may be best suited to a child's eyes, prescription, and lifestyle.
About Radhika Demary, OD
Dr. Demary provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages and evaluates for conditions including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and dry eye disease.
Patients with diabetes can also receive diabetic eye exams to look for retinal changes associated with diabetes and determine whether additional monitoring or treatment is needed.
When she is away from the office, Dr. Demary enjoys hiking and kayaking with her husband and two daughters and spending time with friends and family.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Radhika Demary
Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam, specialty contact lens evaluation, diabetic eye exam, myopia management consultation, or evaluation of an eye health concern, Dr. Demary provides individualized eye care based on your vision, eye health, and specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Radhika Demary
What type of eye doctor is Dr. Radhika Demary?
Dr. Radhika Demary is a board-certified optometrist who provides comprehensive eye examinations, medical eye care, specialty contact lens fittings, myopia management, diabetic eye exams, and evaluation and management of several common eye diseases.
Does Dr. Demary fit scleral lenses?
Yes. Dr. Demary has a special interest in specialty contact lens fitting, including custom scleral lenses. Scleral lenses may be helpful for selected patients with irregular corneas, ocular surface disease, or difficulty achieving adequate vision or comfort with conventional contact lenses.
Does Dr. Demary treat patients with keratoconus?
Dr. Demary's specialty contact lens experience includes fitting advanced lenses for patients with irregular corneas. Patients with keratoconus frequently benefit from specialty lens designs such as scleral or rigid gas permeable lenses. The appropriate option depends on the individual patient's corneal shape, vision, and eye health.
Does Dr. Demary provide myopia management for children?
Yes. Dr. Demary provides myopia management and is certified to fit myopia-control contact lenses, including MiSight® 1 day and Paragon CRT orthokeratology lenses.
What types of specialty contact lenses does Dr. Demary fit?
Dr. Demary fits several advanced contact lens designs, including custom scleral lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, hybrid lenses, orthokeratology lenses, and multifocal contact lenses.
Does Dr. Demary perform diabetic eye exams?
Yes. Dr. Demary provides diabetic eye examinations to evaluate the retina and other structures of the eye for changes associated with diabetes.
Does Dr. Demary see patients with glaucoma?
Yes. Dr. Demary has experience evaluating and managing patients with glaucoma. Depending on the type and severity of glaucoma, patients may also receive additional testing or coordinated care with an ophthalmologist.
Does Dr. Demary treat dry eye?
Yes. Dr. Demary evaluates patients with dry eye and ocular surface disease. Treatment recommendations depend on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms.
Does Dr. Demary provide emergency eye care?
Dr. Demary evaluates patients with urgent eye and vision concerns. Sudden vision loss, new flashes or floaters, severe eye pain, significant eye trauma, or other sudden changes in vision should be evaluated promptly.