What Is Presbyopia?

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Presbyopia is a natural part of the aging process within the eye and can cause difficulties in reading or performing close-up tasks. Our team of experts at Colorado Eye Consultants understands the impact presbyopia can have on your daily life and is here to help you find ways to restore your vision and improve your […]

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Can I Stop Diabetes From Affecting My Eyes?

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Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can be managed with proper treatment and lifestyle changes, it can still cause serious complications, including certain eye conditions.  Diabetic eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and glaucoma can lead to vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. […]

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Can Dry Eye Syndrome Cause My Eyes to Water?

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Dry Eye Syndrome is a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of the tears that lubricate the eyes, resulting in discomfort, redness, and vision problems.  One of the most confusing symptoms of dry eye syndrome is watering eyes, which may seem counterintuitive for a […]

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6 of the Easiest Eye Care Tips to Follow this Autumn

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The cool weather and trees turning into vibrant colors of yellow, red, and orange make autumn a great time of year. It also means new concerns, including dry air and fall allergies that can leave your eyes feeling miserable. Keep reading to learn six of the easiest eye care tips to protect your eyes this […]

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What Causes Dry Eye Syndrome?

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Dry eye syndrome occurs when there’s a problem with the tears your eye is producing. Tears are made up of three layers: water, oil, and mucus.  An imbalance in any of the three components could result in dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes develop when your tears don’t provide sufficient lubrication. Insufficient lubrication can be due […]

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Should Diabetics Worry About Diabetic Retinopathy?

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Diabetes is a chronic health condition caused by your body’s inability to manage blood sugar. High levels of sugar in your blood can cause severe damage throughout your body. Excess glucose in your blood damages blood vessels, and your eyes do not avoid this deterioration. Diabetes can severely damage them. There are several ways in […]

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What’s The Harm in Rubbing Your Eyes?

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Woman rubbing her irritated eye

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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Are There Warning Signs With Diabetic Retinopathy?

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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 […]

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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

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Most people know the basic symptoms of dry eye. The itching, redness, and, of course, the most obvious symptom, dry eyes, are what’s expected. But dry eye can come with a lot of other symptoms, as well as turn into an even bigger problem. Keep reading to find out if dry eyes can cause blurry […]

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6 Signs Your Dry Eye Is Affecting Your Vision

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Dry eye is an all too common affliction that affects millions of people all over the world. Left unchecked, a simple case of dry eye can become worse. It can even eventually affect your eyesight. Here’s how you can tell if your dry eye has gotten worse. 1. Your Eyes are Extremely Watery As backward […]

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