Ashlynne Horton, O.D., received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry in Puerto Rico in 2023. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, graduating in 2016.
Dr. Horton is proficient in performing full eye exams in both Spanish and English. Her focus is on primary care optometry with a special interest in Myopia Control and Specialty Contact Lenses.
Dr. Horton’s decision to become an optometrist was influenced by her own experience of getting glasses for the first time in 3rd grade, which had a profound impact on her life and inspired her to help others improve their vision.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Emmy, and traveling with her fiancé.
Joel B. Hayden, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from New England College of Optometry in 1992. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Oneonta, graduating in 1988.
In addition to general optometry, Dr. Hayden specializes in Orthokeratology and has developed his brand called H.A.L.T. (Hayden Advanced Lens Therapy). He also focuses on contact lenses, RGP, and scleral.
Dr. Hayden became an optometrist because he loved optics and wanted to help people. He enjoys helping to improve others’ quality of life. With nearly 100 children in his system, he has almost stopped the progression of myopia in all of them.
He holds a first-degree black belt in MMA, along with his three boys. He is an avid Cross-fitter, having obtained his L1 Certification in 2009.
Graham Stetson, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry and a Master of Science for his research on ocular surface disease from the New England College of Optometry. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
After 15 years of serving patients as an optician, he decided to take on a new challenge and moved to Boston to become an optometrist. He says he knew how exciting and complex optometry was. As he had run out of things to try as an optician, he became an optometrist. He specializes in ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, myopia control, and perioperative care.
Dr. Stetson conducts eye exams to assess and manage ocular disease and refractive error, including cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and amblyopia. He also performs soft and rigid contact lens fittings, provides consultations for refractive surgery, co-manages perioperative care, and works with other physicians to manage complex ocular and systemic conditions. He has conducted and published research on ocular surface disease and has lectured on retinal physiology and disease.
Outside the office, Dr. Stetson enjoys cooking with fresh ingredients from the garden, hand-making wood furniture for his family, and living like a local while visiting new cities.