Premier Optical

RED, WHITE AND BLUE
Our summer windows feature days at the seashore to highlight our great selection of sunglass frames. Whether you are spending a day on Cape Ann or Cape Cod, be sure to wear UV rated glasses to protect your eyes from the sun's damaging rays. We have a great selection!

SUMMER WINDOWS AT THE SHOP
Welcoming summer with swimsuit silhouettes, watermelon slices, seagulls and salt water taffy. We have many brightly colored and patterned sunglass frames for your days at the beach.

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Show Your Eyes Some Love This Valentine’s Day, With Dark Chocolate Recent research suggests that dark chocolate can sharpen your vision, at least temporarily. Eating cocoa can enhanced availability of oxygen and nutrients to the blood vessels of the eye and brain, s

SNOW CLOSURE
Given tomorrow's forecast, Premier Optical will be closed on Tuesday, February 13th. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14th. Stay home, safe and warm!

Premier Optical is excited to announce that in the coming months Kevin Quang, OD, Dr. Arinella’s eye care specialist, will be returning to 591 Lincoln Street. Dr. Quang is a talented optometrist who worked closely with Dr. Arinella for many years. Dr. Quang offers comprehensive vision exams and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide array of eye diseases, conditions and problems. In addition, Dr. Quang has expertise in contact lens care. Dr. Arinella states, “Dr. Quang is a clone of myself. He offers individualized, comprehensive care to each patient coupled with empathy and compassion.” With Dr. Quang’s arrival, Premier Optical will once again be able to offer seamless optical services under one roof and provide you the best optical care for quality and fitting.

Call Premier Optical at 508-852-3636 to have your contact information recorded. As soon as Dr. Quang’s schedule opens, his staff will reach out to schedule your appointment.

IT'S A WINTER WONDERLAND INSIDE AND OUT
Debi of Gardiner Designs has been decorating our windows for almost 20 years. This winter scene featuring "Must Sees in Worcester" is one of our favorites. Can you identify the buildings she has whimsically recreated? Stop by the shop to see her design in person and check out our great selection of frames.

What Is Glaucoma? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye's optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up and increases pressure inside the eye.

No More Tears: Here's How to Chop Onions Without Crying Onions add depth and sweetness to savory dishes, but the same compounds that make them so flavorful can also bring you to tears. Here's how to chop onions without turning on the waterworks.

Danger: Colored Contacts Can Harm Your Eyes Wearing colored contact lenses without a prescription may seem harmless, but beware: Costume contacts can severely damage your eyes and even cause blindness if they're not fitted by an eye specialist.

Lower Your Risk of Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss among older Americans. Know your risk of AMD and learn how to protect your sight.

The Sun, UV Light and Your Eyes Ultraviolet (UV) light can harm your eyes and raise your risk of cataracts, growths on the eye and cancer. Follow these tips to protect your eyes from sun damage all year long.

Diabetic Eye Disease Diabetic eye disease is a term for several eye problems that can all result from diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataract and glaucoma.

Quick Home Remedies for Pink Eye Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is a general term for an eye infection or eye allergies. Pink eye is very contagious. Learn about pink eye treatments and home remedies, and when to call your doc

20 Things to Know About Children's Eyes and Vision As children grow, their eyes change quickly. Being vigilant about eye health is important to help identify and address problems early, while children’s eyes are still developing. For 2020: Year of the

11 Things Gen-Z and Millennials Can Do Now to Avoid Blindness Later About 895 million people worldwide will develop eye conditions by 2050 — a 150% increase over the next 30 years. Here are 11 ways to care for your eyes now so you can avoid vision loss later in life.

Low Vision Assistive Devices There are many low vision devices to help with daily activities. Talk with your vision rehabilitation team about solutions for your specific needs. New advances in consumer technology are not a cure-a

21 Ways Aging Changes Your Eyes Aging can affect your eyes, but vision loss is not normal. Here are 21 common changes to vision and eye health and ways to manage and treat symptoms that aging adults should be aware of.

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The Benefits of Fish Oil for Dry Eye Dry eye is usually treated with artificial tears or ointments. But some patients find relief by taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements or consuming omega-3s naturally by eating salmon, tuna, sardines,

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Does Medicare cover cataract surgery? What you need to know The answer, like so much about Medicare, isn’t simple.

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HAPPY FOURTH!
In honor of the holiday, Premier Optical will be closed Monday and Tuesday, July 3rd and 4th. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 5th. We hope you enjoy time with family and friends.

NATIONAL SUNGLASSES DAY!
National Sunglasses Day is a commemorative date held annually on June 27 celebrating the importance of wearing shades to protect the eyes from the sun's harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays.
We will be running a 35% off sale on all prescription and non-prescription sunglasses between June 26th and July 1st!