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Benjamin Young, OD, FAAO

  • Associate Professor of Optometry
  • Attending Optometrist, NECO Center for Eye Care, Roslindale

Dr. Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Education and Clinical Sciences at the New England College of Optometry (NECO). He is an instructor in the following courses: Clinical Reasoning I, Principles and Practices of Optometry (PPO) I, PPO II, and PPO III. Additionally, he helps facilitate clinical laboratory training as part of the Ocular Disease Principles course.

Credentials

FAAO, Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Residency, Primary Care and Ocular Disease, Boston VA Healthcare System, West Roxbury
OD, New England College of Optometry
BS, Allied Health: Health Sciences, University of Connecticut

Areas of Expertise

Professional Honors & Awards

2024 OD1 Professor of the Year Award, NECO
2021 OD1 Professor of the Year Award, NECO
2020 OD1 Preceptor of the Year Award, NECO
2019 OD1 Professor of the Year Award, NECO
2019 Fellow, American Academic of Optometry

Practice Locations

NECO Center for Eye Care, Roslindale

Practice Profile

Professional Memberships

American Academic of Optometry (AAO)
American Optometric Association (AOA)
Association for Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
Massachusetts Society of Optometrists (MSO)

Research Interests

Multi-platform Education
Ocular Manifestations and Side Effects of Recreational Drug Use

Publications

  1. Young B, Munoz M, Minino Soto E. Peripapillary Retinoschisis in a Patient with Severe Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. Journal of Medical Optometry. 2023;1(1).
  2. Reilly, J, Gaiser, H, Young B. Clinical Procedures for Ocular Examination. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill. 2023.
  3. Young B. Hemi-Spatial Neglect as a Consequence of Acute Cerebrovascular Accident: a Teaching Case Report. Journal of opt ed. 2022;48(1): 7-14.
  4. Biffi E, Young B., Kane J, Najafi, M. The Use of B-scan Ultrasound in Primary Eye Care. Advances in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 2022;7(1):31-49.
  5. Russo D, Young B. Interprofessional Coordination of a Patient with Hypertension: a Teaching Case Report. Journal of opt ed. 2021;46(3):38-44.

Presentations

  1. “Clear Vision: Clouded Mind. Recreational Drug Use and the Eye”’ – 1 hour lecture at the American Academy of Optometry Boston, MA; Fall 2025
  2. “Mapping the Effects of Opioids: From Receptor to Retina” – 1 hour CE lecture to MA Optometrists, MSO, Framingham, MA; Nov 2025
  3. “PRIDE ODs Summer Symposium” – 1 hour lecture on social movements affecting LGBTQ+ patients, Remote; June 2025
  4. “The Gamification of the Classroom and its Effects on Engagement” – 1 hour panel, Engaging Today’s Student: Part One, The Classroom, Remote; Nov 2022

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