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Getting Started with Laser Vision

If you are seeking a Manchester LASIK eye surgeon we are very happy to guide you through the path to better vision. New Hampshire Eye Associates has helped many eye care patients get the right vision correction to suit their personal needs. At NH eye, each patient is treated based on his or her unique set of visual requirements. It all starts by scheduling a consultation today to begin the process of determining your vision correction candidacy.

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Optical Department

In our Manchester based Optical Department you will find a variety of frames to choose from including designers such as Prada, D&G, Nine West and Fendi. With over 50 years of combined experience our NH state registered opticians are happy to discuss your personal optical needs and the latest lens technology to ensure that you will walk away with the perfect custom fit eyeglasses suited for your lifestyle.

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LASIK Self Evaluation

Find out if you are a candidate for LASIK eye surgery by clicking on the button below and completing the simple LASIK Self-Evaluation test. If you are seeking LASIK eye surgery in Manchester, New Hampshire please feel free to call us directly at (603) 669-3925. Our Manchester LASIK specialists are looking forward to helping you see your world clearly!

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Premium Lens Implants

Cataract patients now have multiple options to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! New multi-focal IOL technology can now decrease dependence on glasses after surgery. If you are seeking cataract surgery and IOL lens options in New Hampshire we have qualified surgeons waiting to help you see better at out Medicare certified ambulatory surgery center, NH Eye Surgicenter in Bedford, NH.

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Ptosis

Ptosis occurs when the upper eyelid droops to an abnormal level and covers part of the eye. It can have many causes including age, injury or nerve malfunction. It can also occur at birth.



Age is the most common cause of ptosis. The muscles that elevate the eyelid stretch and become thinned, resulting in a loss of muscle tone and the inability to hold the upper lid in the proper position above the eye. 



Injury is another common cause of ptosis. Trauma to the eye, such as during an automobile accident, can damage the delicate structures around and in the eye. 



Sometimes ptosis can be noticed at birth. In these cases it is due to an abnormality in the development of the muscles that elevate the upper lid. Three-quarters of the time it affects only one eye.



Ptosis can also be caused by a malfunction of the nerves which control and activate the eyelid muscles. These cases are rare and proper diagnosis is important in order to avoid unnecessary surgery. When a neurological disorder is present, symptoms typically include visual complaints independent of the droopy eyelid. Difficulty reading and driving are common complaints. Raising the entire brow with the muscles of the forehead and scalp may cause headaches and eyestrain as well. In newborns, this problem must be addressed and treated properly to insure normal maturation of the visual system and the avoidance of amblyopia (lazy eye).



The most common treatment for ptosis is surgical, and there are a number of possible approaches. The goal is to tighten the muscles so that the lid is elevated to match the lid on the other side, but with a minimum of scars and side effects. One possible complication is that the muscles can be over tightened. This results in the inability to close the eye completely after surgery. Such a situation creates a dry eye condition that may be difficult to manage.



In the age-related form, both eyelids may be drooping, but only one is low enough to require surgery. Almost invariably in these cases, the unoperated eyelid will appear lower after a successful repair of the first eye. The second eye also may eventually require surgery.