UV Rays And Our Vision

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It’s important to be careful not to expose our eyes (or our skin) to too much ultraviolet radiation, as it can cause a number of problems both in the short-term and the long-term.

Why We Need Tears

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We tend to only think of tears when something makes us cry, whether we’re watching a touching or tragic movie or we’re laughing so hard that our eyes water. However, tears are really the unsung heroes of eye health.

Flaxseed Oil Or Fish Oil For Dry Eye?

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If you’ve ever been near the pharmacy in a grocery store, you’ve probably seen the aisles of nutrition supplements for sale. These products claim to have a variety of benefits, but today we just want to focus on two: flaxseed oil and fish oil.

Smart Contact Lenses?

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What exactly are smart contact lenses, and what would they be for? Let’s take a look at a few of the different possibilities we could be seeing in the not-so-distant future.

The Best Foods For Eye Health

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Have you heard that eating carrots will give you great night vision? Is there any truth to it? Maybe not to the part about superior night vision, but carrots and other foods do contain nutrients that help our eyes stay healthy!

Different Types Of Sunglasses

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How do our sunglasses work? It’s not just about the dark tint. Different lenses have different effects, and knowing what those are enables you to choose the sunglasses that are best for you!

Cataracts And Our Vision

Over 20 million adults age 40 and older and half of seniors 80 and older have cataracts, and that’s just in the US. Because cataracts are so common, it’s important to know what they are, their symptoms, and how they can be treated.

How Vitamin A And Beta-carotene Benefit Our Vision

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With so many vitamins available to us, it’s hard to know which ones you really need to keep an eye out for! Today we want to share with you two vitamins in particular that both benefit eye health and prevent vision loss.

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The Telegraph Best of Greater Nashua

  • Best Eye Care 2025
  • Best Eye Wear 2025
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The Telegraph Best of Greater Nashua

  • Best Eye Care 2024
  • Best Eye Wear 2024
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Best of Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Region 2024

  • Best Optometrist / Ophthalmologist 2024
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Best of Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Region 2023

  • Best Optometrist / Ophthalmologist 2023