Irwin M Shwom, OD

Specialties

The practice of Dr. Irwin M. Shwom is a family optometric practice that provides eyecare and eyewear services to surrounding North of Boston communities. With our dedicated staff of husband and wife, and now their son, we believe in looking at the big picture when it comes to your eye health. Dr. Shwom takes the time to get to know you, your eye care history and your vision needs using the newest technology while Mindy helps you feel comfortable choosing fashionable and stylish eyewear.

Whether you need a routine eye examination, an eyeglasses fitting or treatment for eye disease (such as glaucoma or macular degeneration) or eye surgery (such as LASIK or cataract surgery), Dr. Shwom and his staff will provide you with the best care, advice, options and follow up.

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History

Established in 1981.

The practice opened in 1981, after Dr. Shwom purchased the business from Dr. Shulman. Since that time, Dr. Shwom and his wife have carried on a tradition of family eyewear and eyecare.

Dr. Shwom’s family has been involved in the eyecare industry dating back to the 1870’s. Some patients may remember Gopen Opitcal in Chinatown in Boston, which was owned first by Sidney Shwom, Dr. Shwom’s father, and Leonard Shwom, his brother. Leonard still practices opticinry in Dedham Square at «A New Gopen Optical.»

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Irwin S.

Business Owner

Dr. Irwin Shwom has been the chief optometrist and owner of his optometric practice since 1980. Dr. Shwom received his Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Pre-​Optometry Magna Cum Laude from UMass Amherst in 1975. After graduating with a doctor of optometry degree from New England College of Optometry, he has maintained a long standing relationship with the College. Dr. Shwom is a past member of the Board of Trustees and Past Associate Professor of Optometry. He currently serves on the Finance Committee and has participated in student trips to Nicaragua to provide eye care to local Spanish speaking citizens. Dr. Shwom is a national recognized lecturer for the American Optometric Association, SECO, East/​West, The American Academy of Optometry and The Mississippi State Association.

When not working in Everett or lecturing nationally, Dr. Shwom enjoys working on cars with his sons, talking about sports and politics, and enjoying the company of family and friend

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«Optician Lenny Shwom, Dr. Shwom’s brother, has been adjusting and selling frames for over 40 years.»