Geriatric eye care, also referred to as geriatric optometry, is a difficult area of health care for a number of reasons. Not only do eye diseases tend to become more apparent as age increases, but a patient’s ability to deal with and recover from these conditions becomes less effective. Thus, it i…Read More
Has it been a while since your eyes have been checked? Even if you think you’re seeing well enough, you may be due for an eye exam. Read on to learn if it’s time to schedule your next eye care appointment. It’s Been More Than A Year Since Your Last Eye Exam Your vision changes from one month t…Read More
It’s Not Just About Getting Glasses What eyeglasses and contact lenses do for us is correct vision so we can see with clarity. An eye care center works with patients to help each one see 20/20, or as close to that goal as possible. This is achieved through corrective lenses in the form of glasses …Read More
What Are Cataracts? When a section of your eye lens, or both of the lenses, become clouded, this is known as cataracts. While cataracts are thought of more frequently with regards to eye care for the elderly, it is possible (though not common) to get cataracts at a much younger age. Typically, catar…Read More
Thanks to our televisions, computers and smartphones, many of us are exposed to blue light more often than ever before, and that can have consequences for our eyes. If you had a chance to read our last blog, then you already know what blue light is and how it can affect your eyes and brain. Today, w…Read More
If you’ve been struggling with dry eye, you’re not alone. It’s something that millions of Americans suffer from, and it’s especially common in the dry climate here in Colorado Springs, particularly during the winter. But, the good news is that there are lots of things you can do to combat dr…Read More
Your height, weight and eye color are influenced, to some degree, by the genes inherited from your ancestors. Unfortunately, you can also inherit an increased risk of developing certain eye conditions and diseases. Learning which diseases are more common, based on your ethnicity, will help you ident…Read More
