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Dr. Courtney Ondeck is a glaucoma specialist who focuses on the evaluation and medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, as well as cataract care. She provides comprehensive care across the spectrum of glaucoma—from early detection and long-term monitoring to advanced surgical options when needed. In the operating room, Dr. Ondeck performs traditional glaucoma surgeries such as trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube shunts, and she also offers minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). She frequently combines glaucoma procedures with cataract surgery when that approach is appropriate for a patient’s goals and eye health. Dr. Ondeck is also interested in innovation that may reduce reliance on daily eye drops, drawing on a background in engineering and polymer chemistry to explore new drug-delivery approaches that could simplify glaucoma management for patients.

Dr. Matthew Leidl is an ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma, partnering with patients to monitor vision, manage eye pressure, and preserve sight over time. He also evaluates and treats cataracts, helping patients understand when surgery may be helpful and what to expect before and after a procedure. Dr. Leidl completed medical school at Temple University and then pursued ophthalmology training at Nassau University Medical Center, followed by glaucoma fellowship training at the West Virginia University Eye Institute. He is committed to clear communication and practical planning, so patients feel informed and supported at each step of their care.

Brigette Cole, MD, is a glaucoma specialist who cares for patients across Western Massachusetts at Longwood Eye & LASIK Center. She values long-term relationships and clear communication, taking time to understand each person’s history and vision goals before recommending a plan. Patients can expect a thorough exam and a discussion of medical and surgical options tailored to disease stage and daily activities. Dr. Cole completed fellowship training in glaucoma at the Casey Eye Institute and Devers Eye Institute in Portland after residency at NYP–Weill Cornell in New York. She remains committed to learning new techniques and bringing advances in glaucoma and cataract care to the community. Her practice spans comprehensive eye care with a focus on protecting the optic nerve and preserving sight over a lifetime.