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Maintaining Eye Health During the COVID Pandemic

Working virtually from home can create bothersome eye strain symptoms. But there are many solutions you can try to mitigate the impact of digital overuse.

Welcome to Dr. Nelson Gould's office, where your family's health is our priority

Protecting your eyesight is an important part of your healthcare routine. In our comfortable optometry office, our kind and trusted staff provide patients with a variety of services to help them see the world through better eyes, from routine eye exams to treatment of medical eye care needs.

Dr. Nelson Gould has over thirty years of experience providing exceptional eye care services to patients of all ages. Vision care requirements change depending upon your age, lifestyle, and overall health. We become familiar with each individual patient in order to customize eye exams and treatment options. We’re committed to ensuring healthy eyesight at any age, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

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Expert Knowledge: Blue Light

By staying on top of changing trends, like Blue Light, we ensure that we are treating your...
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No Ordinary Eye Exams!

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We offer an extensive inventory of fashionable frames and sunglasses for children and adults.
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Eye Emergencies

If you experience loss of vision, double vision, swelling, infection or any eye emergency, contact us immediately for guidance. We’ll help you with the best treatment to prevent complications and promote long-lasting clear eyesight.

Please call our office at: 203-333-5590 for further instructions. Use your best judgment on urgency, if you feel you need to find the nearest emergency room.

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Q&A with Dr. Nelson L. Gould | Dry Eyes?

How do I know if I have Dry Eye?

Dry eye can cause quite a few symptoms, anything from the eyes actually feeling dry to the eyes watering often, or having a burning, itchy, or irritated feeling. One of the most common symptoms is the eyes feeling gritty or like something is in your eye. Most people will often experience blurred vision since the tears, which comprise the outermost surface of the eye, are unstable.

Is there anything I can do to prevent DES?

Dry eye is multi-factorial, and each person’s dry eye is unique to them. To help prevent dry eye, make sure to consume 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to avoid dehydration. Some nutritional supplements, such as fish oil and flax seed oil, can contribute to a more stable tear layer.

Remember to blink regularly and take breaks often when on a computer, cell phone or when watching television. During times of the year when there is less humidity, a humidifier might be helpful to provide more moisture in the air.