Driving Directions to Our Eye Care Office

Eyecare Medical Group
53 Sewall Street
Portland, Maine 04102

Business Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Thursday | 8:00AM – 2:00PM Friday
Phone: 207-828-2020
From outside the Portland area please call us Toll-Free: 888-374-2020

Directions from the South on the Maine Turnpike

Take Exit 46 (formerly Exit 7A). After the tollbooth, turn right at the light toward Route 9. At the next light, take a left (east on Route 9). Route 9 joins Route 22 and becomes Congress Street. Remain on Congress Street to Sewall Street (approximately 2.5 miles from Exit 46). Take a right onto Sewall Street to Eyecare Medical Group (53 Sewall Street), which is the fourth building on the right.

Directions from the South on I-295

Take Exit 5. Following the signs for Route 22 West, bear right and immediately bear right again. Go through the first light and take a left at the second light onto Route 22 West. Pass through an additional set of lights. Sewall Street is on the left at the next light. Turn left onto Sewall Street to Eyecare Medical Group (53 Sewall Street), which is the fourth building on the right.

Directions from the North on the Maine Turnpike

Take Exit 46 (formerly Exit 7A). After the tollbooth, turn right toward Route 9. Go through the first set of lights and at the second light turn left (east on Route 9). Route 9 joins Route 22 and becomes Congress Street. Remain on Congress Street to Sewall Street (approximately 2.5 miles from Exit 46). Take a right onto Sewall Street to Eyecare Medical Group (53 Sewall Street), which is the fourth building on the right.

Directions from the North on I-295

Take Exit 5B. At the light, bear right onto Route 22 West. Pass through an additional set of lights. At the next set of lights, take a left onto Sewall Street. Eyecare Medical Group (53 Sewall Street) is the fourth building on the right.

Eye Care in Portland, Maine

Cataract Treatments

Eyecare Medical Group is happy to offer cataract surgery with lens implantation to Portland, Maine. Being one of the most common types of surgery performed globally, Eyecare Medical Group is among the most experienced and caring ophthalmologists in the area to achieve this standard procedure.

Cataracts are the leading cause of complete vision loss worldwide. It begins as a clouding of the eye’s crystalline lens, preventing light rays from passing through them quickly. There are a variety of symptoms to look for if you think you may be developing cataracts.

  • Double vision
  • Shadowing is one eye
  • Fading or yellowing of colors
  • Poor night vision
  • Halos around lights
  • Cloudy vision
  • Blurry vision
  • Sensitive to light
  • Sensitive to glares

Along with these symptoms, it’s also important to be aware of potential lifestyle choices that could put you at early risk for cataracts

  • Diabetes
  • Ultraviolet (UV) Light Exposure
  • Family History
  • Eye diseases
  • Medications
  • Radiation
  • Eye Trauma / Injury
  • Smoking

For more information on the cataract surgery procedure, steps to take to lower your risk of cataracts, and the surgery recovery process, schedule an appointment today!

Eye Doctor Portland, Maine

The eye doctors and ophthalmologists at Eyecare Medical Group offer patients in Maine with a variety of treatment options including cataract surgery, dry eye treatment, glaucoma treatment, retinal exams, diabetic eye care, and a fully stocked optical shop with the latest in designer frames and eyewear.