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Your Trusted Optometrist in Hanover, NH
Hill Opticians has been serving the Hanover, New Hampshire community for over a decade, providing comprehensive eye care services tailored to patients of all ages. Our practice combines advanced technology with personalized attention to ensure optimal vision and eye health. Dr. Joseph Gallagher and our team prioritize patient education, explaining every exam and procedure thoroughly while maintaining a comfortable environment. We offer a full range of services, including routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, glaucoma testing, and pre- and post-operative care.Hill Opticians, established in 1947, complements our practice by offering high-quality eyewear and optical solutions. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in flexible scheduling, vision financing options, and acceptance of major insurance plans. We pride ourselves on addressing both scheduled appointments and emergency eye care needs with equal urgency and professionalism.
Services
Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Glasses
Glaucoma Testing
LASIK Consultations
Hard to Fit Contacts
Pre/Post-Operative Care
Computer Vision Treatment
Sports Vision
Sun Protection
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized eye exams conducted by an experienced optometrist.
- Our practice provides specialized contact lens fittings for complex vision needs.
- We combine advanced diagnostics with thorough patient education.
- Our team accepts vision emergencies and offers flexible scheduling.
- We partner with Hill Opticians for premium eyewear solutions since 1947.
What people say
Extremely knowledgeable
Fantastic customer service
Thorough exams
Trustworthy
Excellent selection of frames
Services
Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams analyze vision acuity, eye health, and functional capabilities. We conduct detailed assessments for patients of all ages, including glaucoma and macular degeneration screenings. Our optometrist personally performs each exam, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans.
Contact Lenses
We specialize in contact lens fittings for standard and complex vision needs. Our services include rigid gas permeable lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and multifocal options. We provide detailed instructions for proper use and maintenance of all contact lens types.
Hard to Fit Contacts
Our practice addresses challenging vision conditions like keratoconus and presbyopia with customized contact solutions. We offer gas permeable lenses for GPC, toric lenses for astigmatism, and monovision configurations. Each fitting includes specialized testing and follow-up adjustments.
Glaucoma Testing
We conduct advanced glaucoma assessments using tonometry and optic nerve imaging. Our early detection protocols include regular intraocular pressure measurements and visual field testing. Patients receive comprehensive explanations of test results and treatment options.
Pre/Post-Operative Care
Our practice provides LASIK and cataract surgery consultations, including candidacy evaluations and post-operative monitoring. We ensure proper healing through follow-up exams and coordinate care with surgical specialists to optimize patient outcomes.
People
Dr. Joseph Gallagher
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Gallagher has practiced in Hanover for over a decade, specializing in ocular disease management. A Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, he contributes to clinical research and maintains active involvement in professional development.
Robert Musante
Owner / President
Bob, an ABO Certified Optician since 1976, has led Hill Opticians since 1995. His expertise in optical solutions combines technical precision with customer service excellence, ensuring quality eyewear for the Upper Valley community.
Ronald Hill
Certified Optician
Ron brings decades of experience from his VA medical center career to our optical team. His technical knowledge and passion for classic automobiles reflect his meticulous attention to detail in eyewear craftsmanship.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive exams, contact lens fittings, glaucoma testing, pre/post-operative care, and specialty lenses for complex vision needs.
Do you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we accept emergency appointments for urgent eye conditions during regular business hours.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with major vision insurance providers and offer financing options for eye care services.
How to schedule an appointment?
Call us at 603-643-2400 or use our online form. Dr. Gallagher's appointments are available Fridays only.
What makes your practice unique?
Combining 75+ years of collective experience with personalized care, we offer both medical expertise and Hill Opticians' heritage since 1947.
Reviews (5)
Abigail Bresler
Nov 05, 2021
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Dr. Gallagher and the whole team are amazing! I was having eye and head pain and he fit me in right away, coming in earlier in the morning to see me. He did such a thorough evaluation and answered all my questions, explaining things better than any other eye doctor has. Dr. Gallagher and his team are so friendly and helpful, I would very much recommend this place!
Ben Squarer
Nov 04, 2021
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Dr. Gallagher was extremely welcoming and communicated very clearly about each part of my checkup. He helped with forms from out of state, and Im glad I chose to visit him!
Garrett Cheng
Aug 30, 2021
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I did not interact with the opticians and eye glass staff, but I can speak very highly of Dr. Gallagher. I am a Dartmouth student from Connecticut and had an issue with my eye when I was at school. I didnt know any eye doctors in Hanover, and when I reached out to Dr. Gallaghers office we was able to fit me in within a week to check it out and give me a full eye exam before the glasses store even opened. It was a much needed eye examination and Dr. Gallagher was incredibly kind and helpful. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an eye doctor in Hanover.
Roger Sloboda
Jul 01, 2021
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The staff are very friendly, I agree. Friendly that is until you have an issue with the lenses they provide you. Then expect rudeness and indifference. They replaced my lenses once, and the second pair were worse than the first. I was told what else could I expect of them, and then they hung up the phone without so much as an apology or even a goodbye. I had been a customer of this establishment for 40+ years. Loyalty apparently counts for nothing at Hill Opticians.
LocoMonto
Mar 19, 2021
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Very friendly staff that creates a friendly and welcoming environment. Gallagher is a fantastically qualified doctor who treated me with respect and kindness throughout the visit. Helped diagnose my partial colour blindness more accurately and giving me recommendations on how to help with it. Great staff and a fantastic facility. Overall worthy of 5 stars.
