Maria Varela, OD

Pediatric Optometrist

4.8 / 5 View Comments

Maria Varela, OD, is a Pediatric Optometrist at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Varela’s areas of interest include strabismus, amblyopia, and comprehensive children’s eye care.

Education

New England College of Optometry

Residency

New England College of Optometry

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of 131 New London Turnpike in Glastonbury

Connecticut Children’s Ophthalmology and Optical Shop – Glastonbury

131 New London Turnpike
Glastonbury, CT06033
United States

Exterior view of 599 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children’s Urgent Care, Specialty Care & Primary Care Center – Farmington (599 Farmington Ave.)

599 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States

4.8
out of 5

Provider showed concern

4.9

Provider explained things clearly

4.8

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9

Most Recent Comments

March 3, 2025
We LOVE Dr. Varela, she is the best provider we have worked with at CCMC ophthalmology. She is also the only one willing to see our multiple children at once, this is a HUGE convenience factor for families with multiple children needing eye care.
February 2, 2025
10/10 doctor was AMAZING, so kind and caring. [My child] had a great time!
January 1, 2025
Very good
January 1, 2025
Good
November 11, 2024
We are very pleased with our experience. The doctor took the time to listen to our concerns and was very patient with my child.
November 11, 2024
Very good
November 11, 2024
The care provider is excellent. She is very warm, friendly and knowledgeable.
November 11, 2024
Dr V was great and so was the nurse.
October 10, 2024
Hoping to see this doctor again - she was amazing!
October 10, 2024
The provider was amazing. She was kind, knowledgeable and so great and flexible with my 2 year old
September 9, 2024
The physician was amazing. She was incredibly detailed and so kind [...]. I'm so grateful for their kindness to my daughter. It made the visit so much more manageable!
August 8, 2024
Amazing care from the Doctor as always!!!
July 7, 2024
This was our first time seeing Dr. Maria and easily a 15/10. Thorough, personable, sat down and spoke to your eyes, just all around an A+ experience.
June 6, 2024
Doctor was honest about what child needed. She answered all questions about how to move forward and the reasoning behind her suggestions. She provided options and was not pushy about getting glasses right away.
April 4, 2024
Took her time to answer any questions, did not feel rushed at all, my kids also enjoy her great bedside manner
April 4, 2024
Good