Since your vision and health can change over the course of just one year, it is important to add an eye exam to your list of annual medical checkups. Yearly eye examinations ensure that preventative measures and necessary treatments can be prescribed in a timely manner. Vision Institute provides care for the below conditions and more. Let us care for your eyes!
Eyelid Irritation and Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common inflammatory condition that causes burning, itching and irritation of the eyelids. In severe cases, it may also cause styes and irritation or inflammation of the cornea (keratitis) or conjunctiva (conjunctivitis). Blepharitis is characterized by sandy, itchy eyes, red or swollen. Read more
Dry Eye
Dry eye disease is a chronic and progressive disease and Colorado is one of the most arid and dry climates in the United States which makes the disease more prevalent with in our community. Symptoms of chronic dry eye include watering, grittiness, itchy eyes, pain, and discomfort. Read more
Diabetic Retinopathy
Sometimes people with advanced stages of diabetes will have new blood vessels grow over the retina along with fibrosis or scar tissue. This scar tissue can pull your retina away from your eye wall, causing a retinal detachment – a serious condition that can lead to blindness if left untreated. Read more
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease in which the never that connects the eye to the brain is damaged. This damage usually takes years before any vision loss is noticed. Read more
Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of poor vision after people reach the age of 60. It is generally considered to be age-related and part of the body’s natural aging process, but there are some risk factors that can be taken into consideration as well. Read more
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts is a slowly developing eye condition that causes the lens to become cloudy. Most people associate their cataract symptoms with looking through a dirty or cloudy window. Read more
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, will start to thin out causing the cornea to bulge outward. Read more
Fine Line and Wrinkle Reduction
TempSure Envi is a radio frequency device and dry eye treatment that uses heat to deeply regenerate collagen and elastin fiber that, over time, will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Read more