Dr. Emily Prast, OD

Dr. Emily Prast, OD

Optometrist
31 St James Ave, #135, Boston, MA
5.00
“Amazing. Love the staff and so happy I found Dr. Prast. You owe it to yourself to go in and see what they can do for you.”
Barry G.November 6, 2026
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Amazing. Love the staff and so happy I found Dr. Prast. You owe it to yourself to go in and see what they can do for you.”
Barry G.November 6, 2026

About Dr. Emily Prast

Dr. Emily Prast earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston College, then spent several years working in healthcare data analytics before returning to school to pursue a career in optometry. She went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree from New England College of Optometry, completing clinical rotations at Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center in Boston, MA; Charles River Community Health Center in Brighton, MA; Longwood Eye & LASIK in West Springfield, MA; and University Eye Center at SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY. Dr. Prast completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Eye Care at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA, where she received advanced training in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of ocular conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. Dr. Prast is passionate about providing thorough, personalized care and takes the time to educate her patients about their eye health. She strives to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard and informed while building long-term relationships with those she cares for.

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Popular visit reasons

Cataract Consultation
Computer Vision Syndrome
Contact Lenses
Eye Infection
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Eye Exam
Routine Eye Exam
Cataract Consultation
Computer Vision Syndrome
Contact Lenses
Eye Infection

Office locations

Back Bay Eye Care (1 of 3)
31 St James Ave, #135, Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay Eye Care (2 of 3)
1132 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190
Natick Eye Care (3 of 3)
192 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760
1 of 3

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1295689651

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Amazing. Love the staff and so happy I found Dr. Prast. You owe it to yourself to go in and see what they can do for you.
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Where is Dr. Emily Prast's office located?

Dr. Emily Prast has 3 office locations, including in Natick, Weymouth, and Boston, view full addresses on Dr. Prast's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Emily Prast?

Dr. Emily Prast frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Emily Prast on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Emily Prast speak?

Dr. Emily Prast speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Emily Prast in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Emily Prast. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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