Your cornea is as unique as your thumbprint. Not only is the curvature of your cornea one of a kind, but the thickness and strength of it as well. You can correct misshapen corneas with a procedure like LASIK or PRK. But treating a weak cornea is more complicated. Thankfully, a procedure called corneal cross-linking […]
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Cataract surgery can be challenging to wrap your head around, even though it is a common and straightforward procedure. You probably have plenty of questions about cataract surgery. One of the most critical but often forgotten questions you need to ask yourself is which IOL is best for you. Keep reading to learn more about […]
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LASIK is the industry standard for vision correction, but it is not the answer for everyone. To receive LASIK, you need to meet some candidacy requirements. These criteria are in place to protect you. While the procedure is safe and simple, it still carries inherent risk. You must meet all the qualifications to reduce risk […]
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Most people rub their eyes because it makes them feel better temporarily. Specifically, rubbing your eyes stimulates glands in them. This forces your eyes to produce tears to lubricate and hydrate your eyes which may feel tired and sore. Pressure also stimulates a nerve in the eye called the vagus nerve. This nerve can physically […]
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LASIK is a surgical procedure, which means some people will dread it before they have it. But with LASIK, there’s no reason for dread! It’s life-changing in a good way and it will provide you with the visual freedom you’ve been craving. Keep reading for three reasons to put your fears of LASIK aside this […]
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When you get older, you will need to be regularly checked for cataracts. You may find out you have cataracts but don’t need them removed right away. Cataracts begin small and grow so slowly that they don’t affect vision in a meaningful way at first. For most people, they won’t for quite some time. Even […]
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If you have been looking for a way to say so long to your glasses, chances are that you started your search with LASIK. There is a reason why LASIK is so popular. The refractive surgery works incredibly well. With a success rate of over 96%, LASIK has helped millions of people achieve the vision […]
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Searching for visual freedom from glasses and contact lenses? LASIK is a minimally invasive procedure that takes less than 15 minutes per eye to perform. But it does still require incisions to be made in the corneas. There’s a certain amount of healing necessary for this to happen. Complications from LASIK are rare. In fact, […]
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LASIK is many things: fast, effective, and very low risk, but it is not painful. This is a common misconception. LASIK does not have any blades anymore, and instead only uses lasers to reshape the cornea. How can something that uses lasers to reshape part of your eye not be painful? Keep reading to learn […]
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Diabetes is an all too common disease that can have disastrous effects on the body across the board. Eyes are no exception. Diabetes is often linked to several vision problems including cataract development and glaucoma. One condition in particular actually includes diabetes in the title: diabetic retinopathy. This disease may start off damaging vision in […]
Read MoreColorado Eye Consultants is dedicated to the preservation of sight and providing patients with the quality of life they deserve. Our patients receive personalized care by knowledgeable and experienced board certified ophthalmologists to ensure the clarity needed to see the most important things in their world. Your vision is our utmost priority and we offer same day appointments to ensure you get the care you deserve!
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