If your cornea is damaged or if you have an advanced corneal condition, a cornea transplant could save your sight. As the part of your eye that helps focus light on the retina so you can see clearly, a healthy cornea is essential to maintaining good vision. Corneal transplantation is one of the most commonly […]
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Have you ever wondered what exactly causes your vision to be blurry? If you’ve been diagnosed with a refractive error like nearsightedness or astigmatism, you’re not alone. Refractive errors are incredibly common vision problems that affect people of all ages. While nuisance, these disorders are typically easy to diagnose and treat. Keep reading to learn […]
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Fuchs’ dystrophy happens when the endothelium, or the thin, innermost layer of your cornea, deteriorates. The endothelium plays a critical role. It helps you maintain clear vision by removing excess fluid from your cornea. Sometimes, the endothelial cells degenerate due to Fuchs’ dystrophy, causing excess fluid accumulation in your cornea. A buildup of fluid leads […]
Read MoreSometimes, your eyes might not make enough tears or produce poor-quality tears. This leads to increased evaporation of tears or inadequate moisture, causing dry eyes. Dry eye is a progressive condition that worsens without treatment. What’s more, the changing seasons can trigger dry eye symptoms due to different reasons. Keep reading to learn more about […]
Read MorePRK and LASIK are very safe and effective permanent vision correction procedures. Both procedures aim to provide you with greater visual freedom and reduce your dependency on contact lenses and glasses. The primary difference between the two is the surgical technique and process that occurs during the procedure. Not everyone is a good candidate for […]
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Astigmatism is a refractive error that occurs when you have an irregularly shaped cornea. Typically, a normal cornea is shaped like a basketball, but in those with astigmatism, it is shaped more like a football. As a result, the cornea doesn’t focus light at the back of your retina as it should. Blurred vision, eyestrain, […]
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Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea thins and weakens over time. As a result, the cornea forms a cone shape and bulges outward. The cornea’s irregular shape prevents the light entering your eye from properly focusing on the retina. In addition, the irregular cornea can distort the light, causing considerable vision impairment. While […]
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Your eye is a complex organ made of many intricate and sensitive tissues, muscles, and fibers. It uses some of these to turn light entering your eye into usable information for your brain to process. The retina, for example, contains millions of different types of photosensitive cells. And some of them are photosensitive in entirely […]
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Most people experience dry eye symptoms one way or another throughout their lives. You likely have experienced some of these uncomfortable symptoms. Dry eye symptoms can include itchy, burning, red eyes, a gritty feeling, and crusty mucus around your eyes. It can be a distracting or even painful way to go through your day. What […]
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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 […]
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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