Summer '26 Updates from Hope Vision
Posted 7/17/26
Learn about our upcoming events and ways to support your eye health.
IRIS’S INSIGHTS
A special thank you to the customers and patients who made our Hope In Bloom trunk show event such a great day! If you missed out on that event, just know that our optical shop has promotions that pop up in your text and we always encourage second pair prescription sunglasses with a large discount to stay up-to-date with your vision. Check out these local pups sporting their shades to keep cool!
OPTICIAN'S OUTLOOK
Anglers spend lots of time outside saying “one more cast” which of course translates to at least 20 more. Take less casts with a dedicated set of sunglasses for the kind of water you’re wettin’ a line in. Whether fly fishing on the Pemi’ or launching bait into Portsmouth Harbor, a set of polarized lenses will change the game. But it’s not that simple, different colors of polarization exist and do more than just protect your eyes from UV light. When fishing inshore you want to see where those trout are piling up or where the largemouth are bedding. Get rid of the water glare by equipping yourself with brown, copper, or rose polarized lenses. Then take it one step further and get them with a green mirror coating which enhances the contrast even more; plus it looks cool.
For offshore anglers or boaters who catch a lot more UV and fish than those of us trapped on the bank, you’re going to want the darkest lenses you can get. Since you’re out there longer there’s higher risk of developing early eye diseases like cataracts. For this scenario you should be equipped with nice dark gray polarized lenses. A blue mirror can help you see a little deeper, doesn’t help as much as sonar but close enough.
Polarization in general filters out horizontal light and lets the vertical light through, but what about the frame you chose? Flat faced frames can be stylish but now the sun is hitting the back of your lenses and the polarization isn’t helping. Ask for a backside anti glare coating to counteract that. Most anglers go with a sporty style like Oakley’s Flak Jacket, these styles are best because the wrapped design is covering most of those blinding spots. Trust us with your next pair of fishing glasses, wishing you tight lines and high tides. Happy fishing Granite State!
FOCUS ON FITNESS
When the summer heat hits we run to pools, lakes, and Hampton beach for some fun in the sun! Single use contact lenses reduce the risk of infection from waterborne parasites, bacteria, and viruses. We now have multiple options to optimize vision at all distances with exceptional comfort. Single use lenses also help with allergies and are easy to pack for travel.
ASK DR. IRIS | QUESTIONS FROM THE EXAM CHAIR
Q: Why should I get an annual photo of my eyes?
A: Annual photos let me analyze microscopic details quickly and accurately. This helps me make important decisions about your eye health and communicate with you as well as your primary care physician.
EATING FOR YOUR EYES
Summer is salad season! This spinach and blueberry salad brings powerful antioxidants to your plate while the fat from a salad dressing and walnuts aid in absorption.
Credit: www.walderwellness.com for this recipe.
20-Minute Spinach Blueberry Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 medium-large avocado (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (torn into small pieces)
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 a lemon, juice only
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt + pepper, to taste
- Whisk in a bowl and pour over salad ingredients
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