A Fond Farewell and a New Chapter Ahead To my wonderful patients, It’s with a mixture of excitement and sadness that I share some personal news: I’ll soon be moving to Australia to be closer to my husband’s family. My son will soon be able to spend quality time with his grandparents, cousins, aunts, and […]
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The Cost of Eyeglasses vs. Contact Lenses
On average, contact lenses have a higher upfront and replacement cost than eyeglasses. While some designer eyeglasses can empty your wallet, there are always bargain options that can provide adequate vision correction, an option that isn’t really available with contacts. […]
Vitamins and Supplements for Eye Health
Many people wonder what vitamins to take for vision and eyesight. There are many foods that promote eye health, which we will discuss, but not everyone is willing or able to include these foods in their regular daily diet. We carry a number of vitamin supplements and eye care products that are a great way to get the […]
What To Do If You Break Your Glasses
If you have used eye glasses for a while, you have probably encountered the dreaded situation of having them break. Maybe they fell onto a hard surface, you stepped or sat on them, a child snapped them or maybe they succumbed to wear and tear and broke in circumstances you could not explain. While observing […]
Are Bifocal or Trifocal Lenses Right for You?
Whether you’ve been wearing glasses, contacts or have a perfectly normal vision, there’d come a time, mostly while on the wrong side of 40, when you’ll start experiencing reading difficulty. This is a clear sign that you’re on the brink of developing presbyopia—a farsightedness problem brought about when the eye lens loses elasticity. While anyone […]
Halloween Eye Safety Tips
Halloween is a time for trick-or-treating, having fun, and bringing out one’s creativity. Unfortunately, with all of the masks and makeup, it is impossible to guarantee that all will go well. Many at times, children’s eyes are at a risk due to the exposure to harmful chemicals. It is important to ensure that proper care […]
What to Eat: Foods That Promote Eye Health
Whether you’re gearing up for a Thanksgiving dinner, sitting down for a regular dinner with the family, or simply looking for a quick snack to grab while on the go, it’s important to keep in mind that the food you eat has a big impact on your health and your body. Your eyes and your […]
Guide to Healthy Eyes in 2015
With the start of a new year, many have the desire and urge to improve something regarding their health. Eye care is a very important aspect of health that often overlooked. Here at the Eye Care Center of Colorado Springs, we want to remind individuals the importance of eye health. Our eye care professionals promote […]
How to Choose Your Eye Doctor
Are you having a harder time reading street signs these days? Or perhaps the newspaper? It may be time to see an eye doctor. Selecting an eye doctor is important and can be a little intimidating. Just as you would want a good general physician to be your family doctor, so too do you want to select […]
