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Eyes Feeling Itchy and Dry? How to Prevent and Treat Dry Eye Syndrome
As the leaves turn yellow and the pumpkins appear on front porches, you might notice another sign of the season that’s far less welcome: dry, itchy eyes. Dry eyes impact nearly 16 million Americans. Colder, drier air has less moisture, which can cause irritation and...
Blue Light Blocking Glasses Are All the Rage. But Do They Really Work?
With all the additional time you’ve been spending on screens since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might’ve noticed a change in your eyes. Many people spending hours in front of a screen every day have experienced dry eyes, eye fatigue, and headaches. This...
5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes from Too Much Screen Time
In our modern world, screen time is a necessity. Between jobs or school, social engagement, entertainment, and everyday tasks, the average American spends seven hours looking at screens each day. And now that remote work is the norm in many jobs, people are spending...
Cataract Symptoms and Causes: When Should I Go to the Eye Doctor?
As you age, it’s normal for your eyes to change. Nearly every person over the age of 50 develops farsightedness and needs reading glasses. But some other changes to your eyes might be cause for concern. The most common one is cataracts. Around the world, cataracts are...
Why You Should See a LASIK Specialist (and Be Wary of Heavy Discounts)
About 20 years ago, advancements in medical technology managed to do something miraculous: correct your vision so you can see without contact lenses or glasses. If you’ve been living for years with blurry vision, the idea of waking up in the morning and being able to...
Polarized Sunglasses: Are They Better for Your Eyes?
As the summer season rolls in, you might find yourself shopping for warm weather favorites: swimsuits, shorts, and of course, sunglasses! With all the fun options for sunglasses out there, it can be hard to know how to choose a pair. And just when you’ve narrowed...
How to Read an Eye Prescription: Here’s What You Need to Know
Even before Covid, most Americans spent a whole lot of time on phones, computers, and tablets. Now that working from home is here to stay and virtual meetings are the new norm, your screen time probably won’t be decreasing any time soon. With all the time you spend...
Why You Should Always Wear Sunglasses When Outside
Consequences of being outside frequently without sunglasses/goggle protection We mostly think of sunglasses as an implement of comfort and coolness. We spend hundreds to look just so. But did you ever think about the fact that sunglasses are protecting you from...
Regular Eye Exams: Why are they vital to your eye health?
Oftentimes we don’t even realize that we can’t see. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assert that “11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction.” Those 11 million will be utterly surprised when they realize that trees aren’t just one...
What to know about Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an uncommon condition that causes a progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea, the clear front portion of the eye that focuses light into your eye helping you to see clearly. As this condition progresses, the cornea develops a cone-like bulge. This...
Contact Wear and Corneal Ulcers: How to properly care for your contacts and avoid corneal ulcers
Your cornea is delicate and vital for clear sight. The cornea, the clear front portion of your eye which covers your iris and pupil, is responsible for focusing the light that enters your eye. If your cornea is unhealthy, your vision is affected. Corneal ulcers...
Dry Eye Syndrome: What to Know
As winter approaches, our dry climate gets even dryer. This doesn’t only affect our nasal passages and skin, it can also have a profound effect on our vision. If you’ve been feeling like your eyes are perpetually scratchy, stinging, or burning, make an appointment...
Pink Eye: The Basics on Allergic, Bacterial, Viral, and Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Annual appointments are vitally important to your eye health, but we also see people for a variety of other symptoms and conditions. As the season gets colder, runny noses and sore throats begin to become a concern, especially with the kids back in school. One common...
Eye Health & Screenings
We perceive much of the world through our ability to see it. Whether it is the shade of the sky telling us a storm is coming or the visual cue from a loved one that they are upset, our sight is invaluable. Many eye problems are actually preventable or maintainable if...
Impact of Diabetes on Vision
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects your body’s ability to create and/or utilize insulin. Insulin is the trigger for glucose, derived from the food we eat, to be allowed into our cells and used as energy. Without the correct amount of insulin, our...
Preventative Eye Care
Our ability to see the world around us is something we can take for granted. Loss of sight, suddenly or over time, can be devastating to our lives. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent and reduce eye injury and deterioration. Here are ten tips for...
Common Corneal Disorders
Issues with your corneas are best trusted to eye doctors with extensive experience. Thankfully, the Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado is one of the most advanced facilities for eye health, vision correction, and refractive surgery in the area; and we have invested...
Floaters, Flashes and Ocular Migraines
Perhaps you’ve experienced floaters, flashes or ocular migraines but weren’t sure of why they occur or if you should be concerned. This post provides an overview, but please contact us if you’re concerned about any of your symptoms! Floaters Floaters can be...
10 Steps To Help Your Child Adjust to Glasses
For your child to do their best, they have to be able to see their best. Sometimes that requires glasses. In fact, a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology asserts that almost 40% of children in the United States are in need of glasses. To...
Common Retinal Disorders
The retina is the thin tissue in the back part of your eye that is responsible for sensing light and transmitting images to the brain. Retinal disorders affect vision. Symptoms Many retinal diseases share common symptoms and treatments, but each has unique...
What’s a Cataract and How Is It Treated?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye, causing vision loss that cannot be sufficiently corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 55 and the leading cause of blindness worldwide....
Safety Precautions at Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado
Our patient and staff safety is our priority. Nearly all staff is 100% vaccinated against COVID-19. We continue to practice CDC and American Academy of Ophthalmology protocols to require staff and patients to wear masks, sanitize frequently and wash hands. Throughout...
LASIK Eye Surgery Explained
When you receive LASIK treatment at the Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado, you have access to cutting-edge technology and highly-rated doctors. Our Longmont office uses OptiLASIK™ Laser Vision Correction, which customizes advanced surgical technologies for...
Caring for your Eyes in Cold Weather
Caring for your Eyes in Cold Weather You might not think about your eyes needing some extra care in the colder winter months as compared to summer weather. However, indoor heat, low humidity, brisk winds and cold temperatures can take a toll on our eyes. Luckily,...