NEA Welcomes Dr. Francis

Doctors,Featured

Nashua Eye Associates is proud to offer the services of Courtney Francis, OD. She will see patients in the Hudson and Nashua offices. Dr. Courtney Francis earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from New England College of Optometry. She completed a residency in ocular disease and primary care within the VA Boston Health Care System….

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Dr. Courtney Francis

What are Specialty Scleral Contact Lenses?

Contact Lenses,Cornea,Featured

Scleral contact lenses are specialty lenses that improve vision and comfort for patients who have certain common cornea diseases; most commonly keratoconus, severe dry eye, and cornea scarring. Scleral lenses combine the comfort and breathability of common soft contacts with the therapeutic properties of older rigid contact lenses. They have a wider diameter than typical soft lenses…

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What are Specialty Scleral Contact Lenses?

Autologous Serum Tears for Severe Dry Eye

Dry Eye,Featured

Dry eye disease is one of the most common reasons for visits to eye care providers.  Dry eye causes burning, foreign body sensation, redness, and pain.  Some patients are symptomatic with blurry or fluctuating vision.  A minority of patients with dry eye will develop nerve damage on the ocular surface that results in scarring and poor vision.  A number…

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