Eyesight Ophthalmic Services adds optometrist Dr. Stephen Arsenault

Eyesight Ophthalmic Services has brought back Stephen Arsenault, O.D., as a practicing optometrist in Exeter, New Hampshire, expanding primary eye care for patients across the Seacoast. Arsenault returns after training at the practice in 2018 and begins seeing patients this month.

Why it matters: - Dr. Stephen Arsenault’s return adds another optometrist to Eyesight Ophthalmic Services as demand for routine and specialized eye care continues across New Hampshire and Maine. - The hire also strengthens continuity of care for patients in the Seacoast region, where the practice serves adults and children.

What happened: - Eyesight Ophthalmic Services announced that Stephen Arsenault, O.D., joined the practice in September 2026. - Arsenault will begin seeing patients this month in Exeter, New Hampshire. - The move brings Arsenault back to Eyesight after he completed a clinical rotation at the Somersworth office in 2018 as an optometry student.

The details: - Arsenault has more than six years of clinical experience in primary eye care. - Since 2019, he has practiced at Maine Optometry in Saco, Maine. - His work has included comprehensive eye exams and care for a range of ocular conditions, from routine refractive care to more complex diseases. - He is experienced in prescribing and fitting eyeglasses and contact lenses. - Arsenault earned his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. - He holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology from the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. - His training included rotations with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and community health centers serving diverse patient populations. - He also volunteered on an optometric mission trip to Chulucanas, Peru, providing eye care to underserved communities. - Eyesight Ophthalmic Services serves communities across New Hampshire and Maine. - Patients can schedule an appointment by calling 603-436-1773 or visiting Eyesight Ophthalmic Services.

Between the lines: - Arsenault’s return suggests Eyesight values providers who already know the practice’s culture and standards. - The emphasis on patient education and preventive care points to a broader primary-care strategy, not just vision correction. - The announcement also leans on Arsenault’s local ties in the Seacoast and Southern Maine, which could help the practice deepen community relationships.

What's next: - Arsenault will see patients in Exeter starting this month. - Eyesight Ophthalmic Services is likely to use his experience to support ongoing care across its New Hampshire and Maine locations. - Patients seeking more information or appointments can contact the practice at 603-436-1773.