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New England Eye Center - Wellesley

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1 Washington St #212
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24/100
Weak

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 16, 2026

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New England Eye Center - Wellesley — Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
New England Eye Center - Wellesley · 1 Washington St #212

What AI says about New.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked best eye care center in Wellesley Hills

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. New England Eye Center - Wellesley was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best eye care center in Wellesley Hills

Gemini answered with other businesses. New England Eye Center - Wellesley was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 assistants as of July 16, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

New England Eye Center in Wellesley is best known for its skilled ophthalmologists like Dr. Susan Liang and Dr. Bommakanti, who provide exceptional eye care. However, patient experiences with office management and wait times have raised concerns.

Dr. Susan Liang
Dr. Bommakanti
Jessica Capri
Christopher Robinson MD
Thomas Hedges

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers report a mix of experiences at New England Eye Center - Wellesley, with some praising the care provided by Dr. Mary Hettler and Dr. Wu, while others express frustration over long wait times and poor communication. The atmosphere can feel chaotic, especially during busy periods, leading to dissatisfaction with the front desk staff.

Consistently praised

Dr. Mary Hettler's exceptional eye care
Dr. Wu's outstanding service
Clean and nice clinic environment

Recurring complaints

Long wait times, often exceeding two hours
Poor communication regarding appointments and prescriptions
Rude and unhelpful front desk staff

The bottom line: The center is noted for its skilled doctors but struggles significantly with wait times and customer service.

New England Eye Center - Wellesley — Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
New England Eye Center - Wellesley · 1 Washington St #212

The score, explained

Why 24.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

98% of eye care centers in the registry outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're almost never the answer.

Scanned July 16, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
0
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
43
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
59
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
84
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
56
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
34

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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New England Eye Center - Wellesley — Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
New England Eye Center - Wellesley · 1 Washington St #212

The facts

Address1 Washington St #212, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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Questions

About New England Eye Center - Wellesley.

What are the operating hours of New England Eye Center - Wellesley?

The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does New England Eye Center - Wellesley accept reservations?

The clinic does not require reservations for appointments.

What is New England Eye Center - Wellesley known for?

The clinic is known for providing exceptional eye care, particularly by Dr. Mary Hettler, who has received positive reviews for her knowledgeable and caring approach.

Is there parking available at New England Eye Center - Wellesley?

The clinic provides parking facilities for its patients, making it convenient for visitors.

What should I expect regarding wait times at New England Eye Center - Wellesley?

Patients have reported varying wait times, with some experiencing delays beyond their scheduled appointment times, so it is advisable to plan accordingly.

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