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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Proper development of healthy eyes at a young age greatly impacts your child’s ability to grow and learn. You should know the signs that indicate that your child may need glasses, and if you suspect your child is having problems with their eyesight, it is imperative to book an eye exam for them immediately. If […]
I get this question a lot. Parents want to know whether contact lenses are safe for their child. It makes sense. A parent’s job is to protect their kids. And as an optometrist, my job is to educate my patients. That’s why I’ve put together an infographic to answer some of the most common questions […]
I do a lot of corneal reshaping with my patients. It’s a very effective way to slow myopia’s progression in kids without asking them to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day. But when I introduce the concept of corneal reshaping to parents, I’m usually met with the same question: “is corneal reshaping safe […]
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Corneal reshaping is a highly-effective method of myopia control. Through a pair of specialty contact lenses, we can significantly reduce the rate at which your child’s myopia progresses. Parents usually have questions about corneal reshaping, and that’s only natural. As a parent, it’s your job to get all the information you can before making a […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision issue for today’s kids. In fact, the World Health Organization has recorded a large spike in myopia over the recent years. This condition worsens as children get older because the refractive error grows larger as the child grows larger. As a result, children often need a very strong […]
Visiting your optometrist regularly can help protect your eyes and make sure you are able to see for years to come. It may be easy to take your kids to visit the optometrist but don’t forget about going yourself. Your optometrist can give you insight into the overall health of your eyes. It’s not just […]
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