Dr. Barbara Dune, O.D.
Dr. Barbara Dune (OD) and is the owner/ practitioner of Serenity-I-Care. Recently, She has been practicing as an optometrist for 30 years. Dr Dune graduated with a Bsc Ophthalmic Optics from University of Manchester in the UK after which she worked in Southern Africa for 14 years, the last 5 of which she ran her own full scope practice. During this time Dr. Dune also studied for and received her Masters in Public health from London school of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK. Dr. Dune then moved to the US and got her Diploma of Optometry from New England College of Optometry in Boston US. For the last eleven years she has been practicing in Hartford CT. In 2020 Dr. Dune founded and launched Serenity i Care where she provides adult and adolescent eye care and has been co-managing diabetic and glaucoma patients. She specializes in dry eye management and low vision.
"My passion is to give children and adults their best ocular health and vision by providing an excellent eye care service and giving them the knowledge to empower themselves to make the best possible decisions to ensure their long term ocular health and vision".
Dr. Barbara Dune
"My passion is to give children and adults their best ocular health and vision by providing an excellent eye care service and giving them the knowledge to empower themselves to make the best possible decisions to ensure their long term ocular health and vision".
Dr. Barbara Dune
Knowledgeable. Experienced. Trusted.
Our Services
Optical Department
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. We carry a wide selection of high fashion eyewear and designer frames.
Comprehensive Vision and Eye Health Examinations
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Dry Eye Spa
There are many factors that contribute to dry eye and often times people may have several causes. Factors that contribute to your dry eye may include:
Dr. Dune will perform a complete evaluation of the eyes which will help determine the exact cause of dry eye which eventually helps in providing you with the most relevant treatment. We believe in providing you with services that not only help you in getting rid of dryness of the eyes but also help in better eye care.
We run a complete analysis of the fluid/tear production by the eye in order to determine the underlying cause and then design a perfect solution according to the severity of the problem. Through our customized services for dry eyes and latest eye technology, Dr. Dune provides you with top-notch treatment. With thirty years of experience in eye care, we always make sure to keep ourselves updated and provide the latest dry eye treatments to our clients.
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options. The entire exam process can take an hour depending on the complexity of the problem. Each patient will be evaluated with a refraction, slit lamp, intraocular pressure and a retinal exam.
Pediatric Eye Care
We take pride in maintaining the vision of our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We want to insure the good sight, vision, and eye health for the rest of your child's life and take a preventative approach to his/her general health and eye health. We will work with your child's primary care physician to help keep his/her eyes healthy. It is important that all of our pediatric patients have healthy and efficient visual systems to help make visual demands of learning in school easier and fun.
Contact Lens Exams and Fittings
Thanks to the advances in optical technology, almost everyone is a candidate for contact lens use. This includes patients with astigmatism and also those who prefer bifocal or multifocal lenses. At our office, we offer a comprehensive array of contact lenses to suit each individual patient's needs. We offer daily disposables, extended wear soft lenses to gas permeable contact lenses. We offer regular and custom lens services for both healthy and difficult to fit patients.
Dry Eye Spa
There are many factors that contribute to dry eye and often times people may have several causes. Factors that contribute to your dry eye may include:
- Increasing age
- Certain diseases, like Sjogrens, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, diabetes and thyroid
- Hormonal changes experienced during pregnancy as well as peri and post menopause.
- Medications such as antihistamines, antidepressants, oral contraceptives and some heart medications
- Blepharitis
- Acne Rosacea
- Allergies
- Low humidity environments such as dry, windy conditions, hot or cold climates, indoor heating or air conditioning
- Irritants such as smoke or dust
- Infrequent or incomplete blinking as well as incomplete lid closure at night while sleeping
- Eye surgery
- Glaucoma drops
Dr. Dune will perform a complete evaluation of the eyes which will help determine the exact cause of dry eye which eventually helps in providing you with the most relevant treatment. We believe in providing you with services that not only help you in getting rid of dryness of the eyes but also help in better eye care.
We run a complete analysis of the fluid/tear production by the eye in order to determine the underlying cause and then design a perfect solution according to the severity of the problem. Through our customized services for dry eyes and latest eye technology, Dr. Dune provides you with top-notch treatment. With thirty years of experience in eye care, we always make sure to keep ourselves updated and provide the latest dry eye treatments to our clients.
EyeGlass Guide
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
Photochromic Demonstrations
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
Photochromic Demonstrations
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.