Meet the Doctors
Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Nick Wisniewski
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Dr. Nicholas Wisniewski was born and raised in Southeastern Connecticut; his parents still live in the Bozrah home where he grew up. He has an older sister and a younger brother, so yes, that makes him the middle child.
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He married his wife, Andrea, after meeting her at UCONN, in 2005. They have three beautiful and unique children Michael, Sarah, and Megan. They also share their home with their dog, Moose who keeps watch over them all.
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Dr. Wisniewski is a graduate of Saint Bernard High School, UCONN and the New England College of Optometry. He has spent most of his life in New England. There are many things he loves about New England. He loves being outside whether he is running or biking, playing with his kids, doing yard work or cutting and splitting firewood to heat his house. His wife loves nothing more than having a fire in the fireplace and watching a movie, though it is a challenge to find the time. They like to garden and one of his children’s favorite things to do is to cut the lawn with him.
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Although Dr. Wisniewski dedicated much of the last few years of his life to starting this business, he also dedicated himself to be healthier. He has for 10+ years participated in short triathlons, but with the support and encouragement of a group of friends and family completed an Ironman Triathlon. If you don’t know what that is, ask him about it when you see him.
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Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Lily Blachette
Dr. Lily Blanchette grew up in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and graduated from UConn with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences. During her undergraduate studies, she worked as a research assistant in a Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Language Lab, conducting speech-language testing with a variety of participants.
Prior to obtaining her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, she worked full-time as an optometric technician at Westchester Eye Care beginning in August 2020. She worked in this role for two years and continued to return as a technician during her semester breaks. It was here that she discovered her passion for the profession, and it was always her goal to return to her roots as a fully licensed optometrist following the completion of her program.
Dr. Blanchette is thrilled to continue providing care in a private practice setting for patients of all ages. She has a particular interest in soft contact lens fittings, including toric and multifocal lenses.
Aside from her passion for ocular health, Dr. Blanchette previously enjoyed competing in powerlifting competitions and continues to explore hobbies such as film photography. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their two cats, Meat Pie and Chicken, and their senior dog, Delia.
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Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Irene Antar
Dr. Antar is originally from Woodbridge, Connecticut. She graduated as an Honors Scholar at UConn studying Biological Sciences and Psychology. During her time at UConn, she researched the connections of the brain and visual system of rabbits.
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She then moved to New York City to earn her Doctor of Optometry degree at SUNY College of Optometry. Dr. Antar gained clinical experience in both New York and Maryland while earning her degree, and she developed a special interest in pediatric myopia control. She served as the treasurer of the student chapter of the American Public Health Association, helping organize the annual “Dining in the Dark” experience in honor of World Sight Day (the second Thursday of each October!). She also volunteered at the New Jersey Special Olympics, providing vision and eye health screenings to athletes with special needs.
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Though she enjoyed her time experiencing the food and views of New York City, she decided to return to Connecticut to be close to friends and family.
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Dr. Antar spends her free time reading, making sushi, and spending time with her cat, Peaches.