I've been to several optometrists since moving to back to Boston in 2007 but none of them hold a candle (or come close) to Dr. Cannon.
1. She is extremely skilled and she takes a wholistic approach to treating my eyes. I never gave my eyes that much attention, I had been seeing the same optometrist for years and had a low bar for eye care in general. A friend raved about Dr. Cannon so I made an appointment. At my first visit she took a great deal of time to get to know me, my lifestyle, and my eyes, making sure to understand what I did for a living and how I was using my eyes. I suffer from dry eyes and every night when I'd remove my contacts my eyes would be so tired and taxed. At that first appointment she discovered that my contact Rx was actually too strong. After she reduced it (the same Rx I had for years) my eyes were noticeably less tired at the end of the day and I've felt tremendous relief. I am thrilled.
To find the right contact fit she gave me several different types of contacts to sample and did not give up until we found one that fit perfectly (from her perspective), and felt great to me. My previous optometrist never told me I had an option to switch contact brands and (ridiculously) I never thought to ask. Dr. Cannon presented me with several options right off the bat.
2. She truly invests in her patients. Somehow, in this climate of impersonal experiences, she has created a community feel in her office which I love. The patients and the employees are happy and relaxed.
3. She has a beautiful office and fantastic frames. This is both a pro and a con. Every time I am there I want to buy a minimum of two new pairs of glasses.
I usually don't write reviews, but when someone stands out from the crowd they should be acknowledged. It's clear that Dr. Cannon takes great pride in her practice, and it shows. She is highly skilled, extremely available and always kind. Throw in a beautiful office and you can't really ask for more! I have referred her to several friends and will continue to happily do so.