Look again…
at what an eye
clinic can do.

Daniel Brocks, MD

Chief Medical Officer

“I focus on every patient as I would a dear friend or family member. The entire team at BostonSight works with this same dedication and drive to do everything we can to improve the lives of our patients.”

Daniel Brocks, MD, is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with a specialization in the treatment of the cornea and external diseases. He received his BA and medical degree from Tufts University. His Internal Medicine internship was completed at Mount Auburn Hospital of Harvard University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Long Island Jewish/North Shore Hospital System in Long Island NY. Dr. Brocks completed an additional fellowship year of training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, NY, where he studied the medical and surgical treatment of the cornea under one of the world’s leading corneal surgeons, Dr. Penny Asbell.

Interview with Dr. Brooks

Dr. Brocks specializes in the treatment of ocular surface disorders, including dry eye disease and was the founder of The Dry Eye Center at Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons in Fishkill, NY. Dr. Brocks is focused on the management of corneal disorders with a specific interest in the management of infectious keratitis, corneal ectasia and rheumatologic/immune associated corneal and anterior segment disorders. He is particularly interested in the treatment of dry eye related to autoimmune issues, including Sjogren’s syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Graft vs Host Disease.

Prior to joining BostonSight in February 2018, Dr. Brocks served as the President of Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons and as the Director of the Department of Ophthalmology at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Karen G. Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA

Chief Innovation & Education Officer

“What I enjoy the most from my work at BostonSight is the satisfaction that comes from helping patients, restoring their vision and witnessing their regained sense of hope in life. Every day is literally a new day. “

Dr. Karen Carrasquillo received her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry. The following year she completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. She continued her education at the New England College of Optometry where she received her Doctor of Optometry, followed by a residency specializing in Cornea and Contact Lens at the New England College of Optometry.  

Dr. Carrasquillo joined BostonSight in 2006. In 2014, she was promoted to Director of Clinical Care. In this role, Dr. Carrasquillo was responsible for BostonSight PROSE treatment delivery and worked in conjunction with the medical director to define the BostonSight treatment model and clinical protocol. In her current role as Senior VP, Clinical and Professional Affairs, she leads the BostonSight Needham Clinic team of doctors, contributes to innovation and new product development, and engages eye care professionals around the globe through educational and speaking opportunities. 

Dr. Carrasquillo is also an adjunct clinical professor at the New England College of Optometry and at the School of Optometry, MCPHS University, an advisory member of the Gas Permeable Lens Institute, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society, and Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association. She has authored many publications in the field.  

Bita Asghari, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Associate Director of Clinical Education

“What immediately drew me to join the BostonSight family was the patient-centric compassionate care. It is my wholehearted belief that our patients are what make BostonSight a magical place to work. Thank you to our patients who gift us with a sense of purpose by allowing us to join them on their journey for sight as they reclaim their lives.”

Dr. Bita Asghari joined BostonSight in August 2017. She completed her Doctorate in Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University Northridge (CSUN), graduating cum laude. Prior to joining BostonSight, Dr. Asghari completed her post-doctoral residency in Cornea & Contact Lens and Ocular Disease from The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. There, she completed additional training with emphasis in binocular vision disorders and low vision.

Dr. Asghari is equally passionate about education as she is about patient care. She enjoys working with students, lecturing, and writing for publications with her professional goal of expanding the understanding and scope of treatment for ocular surface diseases. She was elected as a Top Doctor by the National Keratoconus Foundation (NKCF) in 2018 and as Top Young OD by Women in Optometry’s Theia Awards in 2021. She was a Poster Winner for her presentation at the Heart of America Eye Care Congress in 2017. She is also the recipient of the Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence, the VSP/AOF Practice Excellence Scholarship, and was recognized for Outstanding Leadership & Excellence for her work as a mentor for incoming students at her alma mater, CSUN. 

Michelle Kong, OD

PROSE Provider

Michelle Kong, OD, joined BostonSight in January 2026. Dr. Kong received her Doctor of Optometry from the University of California (UC) Berkeley and completed her residency with programs at the New England College of Optometry, the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, BostonSight, and Andover Optometry on Central.  Dr. Kong also completed clinical internships at the California School for the Blind, U.C. Berkeley Meredith Morgan Eye Center, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, and West Oakland Health Center. She also practiced at Atrius Health, where she fit patients with specialty lenses.

Dr. Kong’s impressive training reflects the deep commitment to excellence in patient care that defines BostonSight. Dr. Kong is a GPLI Resident Advisory Board Member and is fluent in English and Burmese.

Alan Kwok, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Director of PROSE Network Clinical Relationships

“Working at BostonSight is both challenging and satisfying. I appreciate working with an organization that is team oriented and patient centered, and the ultimate goal of which is doing what is best for the patient.”

Dr. Alan Kwok joined the team at BostonSight in 2007 as part of the medical staff, bringing more than 15 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings. Dr. Kwok received his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. After several years of practice, he completed a primary care residency with an ocular disease focus. He later became an Assistant Professor of Optometry at the New England College of Optometry and Chief of Service of the cornea and contact lens clinic at the New England Eye Institute.  

Dr. Kwok is a fellow of both the American Academy of Optometry and the Scleral Lens Education Society in addition to being a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.  

Chirag Patel, OD, FAAO 

Director of Innovative Technologies

“At BostonSight our goal is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care. Through direct care in our clinic and through our numerous research and education programs, we hope to improve care for not only our own patients, but for patients everywhere.”

Chirag Patel, OD, FAAO, joined the clinical staff of BostonSight in February 2014. Dr. Patel earned his Doctor of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University in 2011, where he was a Dean’s List student. He holds two bachelor’s degrees – one in Biology from Creighton University and one in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern University. 

Prior to coming to BostonSight, Dr. Patel completed a post-doctoral fellowship in cornea and contact lens at the University of Houston College of Optometry. During his fellowship, Dr. Patel specialized in complex contact lens design and routinely managed patients with a wide variety of corneal conditions. He was also a clinical research investigator for the Texas Eye Research and Technology Center. Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a member of numerous professional groups, including the American Optometric Association.