Eye Care Blog
The Future of Ophthalmology is Now – Gene Therapy
Written by Dr. Justin Kanoff, M.D. - Retina Surgical Specialist There have been many exciting advances in ophthalmology and eye health over the last 50 years. The subspecialty field of retina, which focuses on the back of the eye, is no exception. In the last 15...
DRY EYE
Dry Eye Written by Jane Wolford, O.D. What is dry eye? Dry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. Dry eye affects millions of adults in the United States. The risk of developing dry eye...
Our Employee Celina Serving in Ethiopia
Where would we be without the charitable acts of kindness shown to those so much less fortunate than ourselves? It takes a heart of passion and love to change the future of a child whose lives and opportunities are limited by poverty, lack of education and disease....
Early Detection of Glaucoma Can Help Prevent Blindness
One of the reasons we publish our blog is to help you learn about eye health. One eye disease that many people don't have a lot of information about is glaucoma. Our eye specialists can give you more information about the signs of glaucoma and today's treatments for...
Humans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Develop Cataracts
People who visit an optometrist may complain that they feel like they're looking through a window that's frosty or fogged up. They may also be having trouble driving at night due to glare, difficulty reading or seeing the expression on another person's face. Some...
How To Avoid Getting Cataracts
We at Eye Care Center offer top-quality care to Boulder residents who have eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma and presbyopia. Our doctors have decades of experience providing eye exams and doing delicate eye operations, and we can help you by removing...
How to Prepare for a Routine Eye Exam
Eye Care Center is a Boulder eye clinic that offers not only eye surgery but also routine eye examinations for children and adults alike. We encourage every single Boulder resident to have an eye exam at least once a year, as this enables us to catch problems while...
Managing Your Risk For Cataracts
When people discuss having trouble with their eyes, cataracts are often mentioned. Aside from basic vision problems, cataracts are among the most common eye problems. Most cases of cataracts effect people who are over 40, so it is important to understand what...
Your Whole Family Deserves a Thorough Eye Exam
There are many reasons why people want to get an eye exam. Some people experience uncomfortable eye conditions, such as dry eye, and are looking for a way to alleviate their symptoms. Others find they are prone to eye diseases such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) and...
Celebrating 10 YEARS in our Longmont Location!
January 2015 is a year of celebration for all of us here at the Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado and Meyers Aesthetic Center, as we are commemorating 10 years of caring for our patients at our current location. Eye Care Center of Northern Colorado was established...
Serious Eye Conditions Growing in Young People
According to Medical News Today, a recent survey of optometrists has shown that the number of young people being diagnosed with serious eye conditions such as dry eye and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) is growing. Many of these doctors were also concerned...
Does Your Computer Need Glasses?
If you are over age 40, you may be experiencing the effects of presbyopia on your eyesight. Presbyopia is the gradual stiffening of the eye lens that makes it more difficult for the eyes to focus on near objects. This condition happens to almost everyone as they age...
Celebrate Comic Book Day with Superhero Vision
September 25 is National Comic Book Day. There are many genres of comic books from which to choose, such as superhero, manga, humor, science fiction/fantasy, horror, comics and more. People of all ages love comics because they have interesting characters, exciting...
Can Eye Exercises Improve Your Vision?
If you have to wear corrective lenses to see clearly, you may be tempted to purchase eye exercise kits or start on an eye exercise regimen in order to reduce your need for glasses or contacts. The truth is that there has been no scientific evidence that eye exercises...
Pirates Don’t Wear Glasses
Blackbeard…Captain Kidd…Black Bart…Redbeard…even Jack Sparrow… You’ll be hard-pressed to find a pirate who wore glasses (there were plenty of eye patches, though). Does that mean that all pirates had 20/20 vision? Probably not; but it’s safe to assume that pirates...
Get LASIK Before Fall Allergy Season
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The temperatures get cooler, colors begin to change and football season gets into full swing. But it’s hard to enjoy fall when you have seasonal allergies caused by ragweed, dust mites, molds and other airborne irritants…especially if...
Will School Make You Nearsighted?
Researchers in Germany have uncovered a possible link between spending more years in school and the prevalence and severity of nearsightedness. In the Gutenberg Health Study, they looked at 4,658 Germans ages 35-74 who had myopia (nearsightedness), which causes...
LASIK Reality Show?
Reality shows: Whether you love them or hate them, they have definitely taken over television programming. There are too many makeovers and lifestyle shows to list, but shows like the Biggest Loser, Undercover Boss, Love It or List It and Intervention tend to feature...
LASIK & Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis is aptly named “pink eye” because the eyes actually look pink, red or bloodshot due to an inflammation of the clear membranes on the white of the eyes and inside the eyelids. This is a highly contagious condition that is easily spread when it is caused...
LASIK for Astigmatism
In the early days of LASIK, patients with astigmatism were often not deemed good candidates for the procedure. Today, advances in LASIK technology allow many astigmatism patients to achieve better vision through this vision correction procedure. What is Astigmatism?...
Alcohol’s Effects on Night Vision
We all know that alcohol impairs judgment and coordination and slows reaction time. But here is yet another reason to cut back on your alcohol consumption: A study coming out of the University of Grenada has shown that overconsumption can also adversely affect your...
Celebrities and LASIK
According to Ranker.com, there is a long list of famous people that have had LASIK vision correction, including: Brad Pitt Brooke Shields Nicole Kidman Reese Witherspoon John Goodman Jeremy London Dennis Quaid Lisa Ling Michael Bolton Barry Manilow Jessica Simpson...
Choose Sunglasses Wisely
One of the top benefits that LASIK vision correction provides is the opportunity to wear any type of sunglasses you want. Patients who achieve 20/20 vision after LASIK are usually excited to get rid of their expensive prescription sunglasses and start choosing a...
Is LASIK Better Than Contacts?
A recent study has measured patient satisfaction with LASIK compared to contact lenses for vision correction. The study found that LASIK results in fewer vision problems with night driving both with former contact lens wearers and former glasses wearers. However,...