More Halloween pics...

No lions or tigers, but we do have a penguin loose in the building!

 And a couple of sherrifs to keep us in line!

Happy Halloween from all of us at D'Ambrosio Eye Care!



Runner Up - Optical Fairy

Once again, the ghouls and princesses have arrived at D'Ambrosio Eye Care!  Check out some of the costumes...

and the winner & runner up in the contest!









Henry Potter







The High School Crew...











A couple of adorable visitors stopped by today, too!

Deck the halls with Halloween...

Patients today will be "treated" to some interesting characters throughout the halls...  here are a few of our "visitors"...

Coloring Contest Winner

Congratulations to Leanna, age 9, of Townsend!  She is the winner of the October optical department coloring contest.  Great job, Leanna!


Leanna, age 9



Another pumpkin has joined the contest!

Not to be left out.... here is one more entry!  Looks good enough to eat!

And here is one of our technicians working in the background!

Pumpkin Contest

The pumpkins have been decorated and what a great job everyone did again this year!  It's going to be a tough job picking a winner...
 Here are some photos:



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All the entries

Fitchburg State University Nursing Student job shadows...

We would like to welcome Jessica H., a fourth year nursing student at Fitchburg State University who is working with our nurses and technicians today to job shadow our Medical Doctors.

D'Ambrosio Eye Care screens seniors in Winchendon

On October 20, 2010 the Winchendon Senior Center hosted a health fair and D'Ambrosio Eye Care was invited to participate.

We provided vision, glaucoma and cataract screening to attendees.

Here is a picture of some of the staff at work...

Optical Department offers cleaning to Manor on The Hill

Our opticians donated time to staff an eyeglass cleaning clinic at the Manor OnThe Hill in Leominster recently.  It was nice to visit with the residents and day attendees and was a rewarding experience for everyone involved.  

Thanks Manor on The Hill for inviting us!

Eye exams for children are important

D'Ambrosio Eye Care wants to promote eye health for children of all ages and adults.  We were invited by Leominster High School to participate in their Health Fair.  We brought our technicians to check the vision of students attending the fair.

It was a good reminder for many of the students to bring their eyeglasses to school and, more importantly, to wear them!  With the terrific frames available today, wearing eyeglasses can be cool AND functional!

Bake Sale - Thursday & Friday 10/21 & 10/22

Hurry - the items won't last long!  We've baked and baked and baked some more and have a wonderful array of items for sale to benefit our current charity Heifer International.
From eyeball brownies, quiche, and even a haunted gingerbread house ... we have a variety to choose from!
Only in Lancaster, so come soon... before they're gone!!!


White Chocolate Eyeball Brownies!



Haunted Gingerbread House

Here is a sampling....

Pumpkin Contest

If you're in our Lancaster office between now and Halloween, take a moment to vote for the Best Pumpking of D'Ambrosio Eye Care!
There will be a selection to view and ballots for your vote.
May the best pumpkin win!

Here are a couple from last year...

Fitchburg State Nursing Student job shadows...

We would like to welcome Hillary W., a fourth year nursing student at Fitchburg State University who is working with our nurses and technicians today to job shadow our Medical Doctors.

Casino Eyewear Trunk Show a Full House!

The trunk show on Saturday was a fun-filled day for patients and staff alike!  Sporting a Casino theme, the Lancaster Optical Department was transformed for a few hours.  Patients were treated to additional frame selections from two manufacturers reps.  There was no "gamble" on savings for those that attended.  Here are a few pictures of the event.

Dealing out the savings!

Senior Wellness Day at Winchendon Senior Center

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 20, you'll find our team at the Old Murdock Senior Center in Winchendon from 10:00am - 2:00pm for their Senior Wellness Day.

We will be there with Randi Frankl, O.D. performing a vision, glaucoma and cataract screening.  Others scheduled to attend are:

The Scooter Store, Broadview Assisted Living, Quabbin Valley Health Care, Heywood Hospital, Family Pharmacy, Fallon Community Health Plan, Winchendon Housing Authority, Montachusett Opportunity Council, Summit Elder Care, Worcester County Sheriff's Department and a representative of the Worcester County Districe Attorney's office.

A good turnout is expected!

Recent vision screening at Carlin's Tavern in Ayer

In conjunction with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Nursing, we participated at a vision screening at Carlin's Tavern in Ayer recently. The community nurse was there check blood pressures, too. 

Here is a photo of the team in action taking a pressure check for glaucoma.

HURRY - sale ends at 5:00pm TODAY!

Come see the reps from COACH, Sean Jean, GUCCI, Adensco, and Chesterfield in Lancaster today until 1:00pm.  ♥
All complete pairs of eyewear will be 35% off*, includes our regular frames, too!  Great opportunity to get a good deal on a winning pair!  ♣
We expect a full house, so don't delay ♦

♠ Refreshments ♠ Gift w/Purchase ♠ Raffle Drawing ♠ Bring a Friend ♠
*Excludes prior sales, Value Line, NikeMax, Maui Jim. No other discounts apply, including insurance.

Dr. Chang speaks on Astigmatism

JoAnn C. Chang, M.D. recently spoke to a group about astigmatism and options available for correction at our Lancaster facility.  Pictured here are those listening to her presentation.  Lots of good questions from the audience!

JoAnn C. Chang, M.D. speaks on Astigmatism

Discounts for Active Military, Police and Fire

Did you know our optical department offers a discount on eyewear to those who are Active Military or are a current Police or Fire Department employee?

Please see our optical staff for more information.

We thank you for all you do!

Halloween 2009 at D'Ambrosio Eye Care

Employees dress up for Halloween and 2009 was no exception!  Here are a couple of our "talented" optical department staff!

Elvis was in the building!

...wonder what (or who) 2010 will bring???

Fitchburg State University Nursing Student Job Shadowing today

We would like to welcome Erin E., a fourth year nursing student at Fitchburg State University who is working with our nurses and technicians today to job shadow our Medical Doctors.

EYEWEAR SALE on Saturday, 10/16

35%* OFF

Don't gamble on style...

EYEWEAR SALE on SATURDAY, October 16

9:00am - 1:00pm

Lancaster Only

Come meet the reps from COACH, SEAN JEAN, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, GUCCI, CHESTERFIELD, ADENSCO, and more for a winning look that suits you and leave with a great deal!

♣Refreshments♦Raffle Drawing♥Gift w/Purchase♠

♥Scratch Offs♣Bring a Friend♦

*Excludes prior sales, Value Line, NikeMax, Maui Jim.  No other discounts apply, including insurance.

Sahana Vyas, M.D. speaks to seniors

Recently Dr. Sahana Vyas presented a talk followed by a question and answer session on "What's New In Macular Degeneration" at Sunrise Assisted Living of Leominster.

Dr. Vyas was the featured speaker at their Lunch and Learn series.  Attendees were treated to a wonderful Italian lunch in their beautiful facility.  We were even treated to appearances by two of the dogs that belong to staff - a good time on all accounts!

A special thanks to Lorna, Director of Community Relations, for inviting us!

OFFICES CLOSED TODAY

In observance of Columbus Day, all offices are closed today and will re-open on Tuesday, October 12 at 8:00am.

Here is a word search for you... enjoy!

Leaf Peeping

Fall in New England is a beautiful time of year.  Foliage should be peaking throughout our area this weekend.  Hope you had a chance to enjoy it!   

All offices of D'Ambrosio Eye Care will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 11 in observation of Columbus Day.

Lee National Denim Day®

If you happen to be in any of our offices today, you may see employees wearing PINK with BLUE JEANS.  In order for us to be wearing jeans, it means we've made a monetary contribution to Lee National Denim Day!

Lee National Denim Day has adhered to a simple philosophy:  one day, one cause, one cure®.  Donations raised go to find a cure for breast cancer.

Fitchburg State University Nursing Job Shadows

We would like to welcome Kaitlyn H., a fourth year nursing student at Fitchburg State University who is working with our nurses and technicians today to job shadow our Medical Doctors.

Dr. Vyas speaks to Acton CoA Seniors



Sahana Vyas, M.D.

 Sahana Vyas, M.D. recently spoke to members of the Acton Council on Aging on "What's New in Macular Degeneration".  There was a great turnout and lots of good questions from those in attendance.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For both men and women, it is important to get regular screening tests as it increases the chances that if you do develop breast cancer it will be found early when it’s most treatable.

More information can be found at Susan G. Komen, For The Cure.

Fundraising for Heifer International

D'Ambrosio Eye Care is supporting the efforts of Heifer® International.  Our goal is $1500...

Heifer envisions…

A world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.

Heifer’s mission is…
To work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth.

Heifer's strategy is…
To “pass on the gift.” As people share their animals’ offspring with others – along with their knowledge, resources, and skills – an expanding network of hope, dignity, and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.

Heifer’s History...
This simple idea of giving families a source of food rather than short-term relief caught on and has continued for over 60 years. Today, millions of families in 128 countries have been given the gifts of self-reliance and hope.

BOOK SALES hopping!

Books are flying out the door!  We accept gently used books for children and adults, both paperback and hardcover for our current charities.

We appreciate your support, whether buying or donating!

Thank you!

October is EYE INJURY PREVENTION MONTH

Please take care of your eyes and wear safety glasses, goggles or protection when doing anything that could injure your eyes!

Whatever color or shape that protection comes in, just remember to wear them!