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Durham Family Eye Care

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About Durham Family Eye Care

Since opening in 2007, Durham Family Eye Care has been dedicated to serving the Durham, CT community. Our office, located at 243 Main Street, sits at the heart of Durham near the intersection of Route 17 and Route 68. Housed in a beautiful historic home built in the 1760s, our location is listed in the History of Durham book and has been carefully preserved with guidance from the Durham Historic Society. While our exterior maintains its historic charm, the interior is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

We pride ourselves on providing quality, patient-centered eye care and are honored to serve Durham and the surrounding communities. Our practice is built on principles of integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. We are committed to doing what is right, treating everyone with courtesy and respect, and maintaining high standards through ongoing education and technological advancements. Our dedication to excellence ensures that our patients receive the best care possible.

Our growth has been accompanied by laughter, friendships, prosperity, and a fantastic team who genuinely love their work. We stay updated with the latest technology to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.

We invite you to visit our office and experience the exceptional eye care you deserve.

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- Sep. 18, 2024
The office is easy to work with and the staff is always polite and professional.
- Oct. 18, 2024
My first time. Great experience with eye exam with Dr. Arnista. Kalli in the "eye-glass shop" area w... as also excellent. Overall, excellent experience.

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Our Eye Care Services

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Eye emergencies such as severe pain in the eye, or foreign objects puncturing the eye require immediate attention. Contact us immediately.

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The ups and downs of diabetes can be difficult to navigate. How can diabetes affect your eyes? How can you and your eye doctor keep them healthy?

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Eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration can cause severe loss of vision if not diagnosed and treated early. Our eye care team can help.

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If cataracts go untreated, they can cause total blindness in the affected eye. We can help with co-management of your cataract removal surgery.

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Macular degeneration can cause severe central vision loss if not detected and treated early on. We can help preserve your vision.

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Presbyopia is a normal part of aging. If you’re past 40 and notice you can’t read up close, our eye doctors may be able to help.

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Over 50% of people living with glaucoma don’t know they have the disease as it shows no symptoms. Early detection and treatment can prevent blindness.

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Children with myopia are at higher risk for potentially sight-threatening vision problems. Save your child’s vision with myopia management.

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LASIK and refractive surgery are great ways to say goodbye to contacts and glasses for good. Find out if you’re a good candidate.

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optomap imaging technology is setting a new standard for preventive eye health measures.

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Clear vision is an essential part of a child’s healthy development and learning. Regular pediatric eye exams can help detect and treat common issues.

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Do you have dry, itchy, gritty-feeling eyes? Dry eye syndrome is a very common condition. We offer dry eye treatments at our eye care clinic.

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Retinal imaging stands as a beacon of preventive eye care, illuminating the path to early detection of various eye conditions long before they pose a significant threat to your vision.

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Eyeglasses & Frames

Designer Frames

Designer Frames

Our extensive optical section offers a wide variety of eyeglass frames in every style, material & design. Come visit us today to see for yourself!

Our expert optical team can find just the right pair of glasses for you to be confident and look your best.

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Lens coatings improve visual comfort, make it easier to clean your glasses and ensure your lenses last longer. Coatings include anti-scratch, anti-reflective, photochromatic and UV / blue light filters.

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Contact Lenses

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Contact Lens Fitting

We offer a wide range of contact lens options from dailies, monthly to multifocal contact lenses for crystal clear vision and superior comfort.

During a contact lens exam, your eye doctor will check if you are a good candidate for contacts and find the best type of contacts for your needs.

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