Dr. Joan Draper M.D.









Optical

Joel Stoltz, the director of the Optical, Contact Lenses, and Low Vision Department at The Eye Care Group, has 30 years of experience working as a licensed optician specializing in contact lenses and the needs of the vision impaired. Along with Chris Ryker in our Waterbury office, Christina Day in our New Haven office, Cam Stanton in our Southbury office, and Bill Doland in our Branford office, our licensed opticians are dedicated to providing superior service and quality eyewear, including Crizal Alize®, Varilux®, Synergeyes®, Transitions®, and polarized lenses.
Our opticians are specially trained to help you choose a frame that is flattering and fits your lifestyle and expectations. Plus our optical shop guarantees a one year warranty against frames and lenses breakage. From trendy to utilitarian, we offer a wide spectrum of quality designer and affordable frames, including but limited to:

Adidas
BCBG Maxazria
Christian Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Giorgio Armani
Gucci
High School Musical
Juicy Couture
Kate Spade
Liz Clairborne
Maui Jim
MiraFlex kids frames
Nine West
Oakley
Prada
Saks Fifth Avenue
Silhouette
Valentino
Vera Bradley
Vera Wang



For those interested in contact lenses, we also feature a variety of single vision, monovision, multifocal and bifocal contact lenses, including Acuvue, O2 Optix, Air Optix, FreshLook Colors, Dailies, Biofinity, and Proclear, to help correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and emerging presbyopia (difficulty with near work). Contact lenses can also be beneficial in medical conditions such as keratoconus, corneal scars, and aphakia, or in anisometropia, when a large difference exists between the prescriptions of both eyes. During your initial contact lens visit, our experienced optical team will spend time optimizing the correct fit for your eye and your needs. Schedule your contact lenses fitting today! For your convenience, you may also order your contact lenses online if you have already had your fitting with us.



Low Vision

Joan Draper, M.D. is a Board-certified ophthalmologist and The Eye Care Group’s low vision specialist. Dr. Draper provides a full range of services to help improve the quality of life for patients with visual loss from advanced glaucoma, optic nerve disease, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, stroke, or any form of visual impairment. During your consultation, a thorough evaluation will help determine which optical or electronic device best fits your needs depending on the type and degree of your visual loss and your ability to handle various devices. We recommend that you plan on an initial appointment length of approximately two hours. With her personal experience of suffering optic nerve damage due to illness, Dr. Draper brings a unique, humane touch to her specialty.

Dr. Draper provides a variety of vision rehabilitation devices and technology, including: