No one enjoys a headache, especially if they happen regularly. If you experience frequent headaches, could eye strain be the cause? A visit to your eye doctor may help you better understand what’s causing your headaches. Before you reach out to your optometrist, continue reading to learn more about eye strain, including if it can […]
Distinguishing Vision Problems When your optometrist determines your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses at a routine eye exam, many variables can affect your sight. Anything from dry eye to a poor night’s sleep can make your vision blurry or uncomfortable. But significant vision changes are commonly related to refractive errors. While there are 4 […]
Optometrists go through significant training to become experts on eyes and eye-related issues. They are trained and qualified to diagnose many eye conditions or diseases, glaucoma included. In addition to diagnosing, they can also treat many of these same diseases. If they can’t perform the treatment, they can refer their patients to other doctors with […]
Eye exams are important at every age, helping your eye doctor diagnose vision problems. Your child needs several eye exams as they go through school, but why should they have one before the start of the school year? Continue reading to learn more about eye exams, including why they can be beneficial before school starts. […]
If you’ve ever browsed through our comprehensive library of eye care blogs, you’ve probably noticed that our team at the Eye Care Center of Colorado Springs is no stranger to helping patients manage their myopia progression. What makes myopia so important to us is that it often starts developing in children by the time they […]
There are lots of different kinds of eye drops, which can be used to treat many different conditions. Eye drops can be used to treat allergies, dry eyes, and can even be prescribed for conditions such as glaucoma. If you wear contacts you may be wondering if you can use eye drops. The answer: you […]
Your child’s vision is precious, helping them play, learn, and experience the world around them. With how important their vision is, are refractive errors like myopia dangerous? Continue reading to learn more about myopia, including how it can affect your child’s vision and if it’s dangerous. What Is Myopia? Myopia is one of the most […]
Odds are, you know someone with myopia. This widespread visual condition is becoming more and more prevalent in North America, but most people won’t recognize it until they hear its more popular nickname: nearsightedness. Our bodies grow fast in childhood, and our eyes grow right alongside us. When our eyeballs lengthen too quickly in childhood, […]
If you turn on the TV, head to the shopping mall, or even walk around the block, you’ll probably find someone who has benefitted from the magic of aesthetic medicine. But what exactly are medical aesthetics? Medical aesthetics are medical procedures that focus on improving a patient’s appearance. Most aesthetic procedures are: Quick Minimally invasive […]
A More Versatile Lens If you’ve had issues with contact lenses in the past, you may think that eyeglasses are the only option for your prescription. Standard lenses can indeed be uncomfortable, unstable, and irritating for individuals who need a more out-of-the-box solution. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for clear vision. Thankfully, contact lens technology has […]
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