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Is Makeup Bad For Your Eye Health?

IS MAKEUP BAD FOR YOUR EYE HEALTH? Makeup and beauty products play a monumental role in American society. Nearly every woman in the country, and a number of men as well, start using makeup daily from a young age. With how much we use and rely on our makeup to help us look and feel our best, are there any drawbacks to makeup use? The answer, like most things in life, is that it depends. If you are practicing good makeup habits and usage, there is little risk to using makeup. In today’s blog here at Poudre Valley Eyecare, we […]

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5 Signs You Need An Eye Exam

5 SIGNS YOU NEED AN EYE EXAM You might know that it’s probably a good thing for you to get an eye exam every once in a while. But, not everyone knows what they should go to the eye doctor for. In today’s blog here at Poudre Valley Eyecare in Fort Collins, we are going to discuss some of the most common signs that suggest that you should go see your eye doctor right away.  Looking for a great eye health professional here in Fort Collins? Reach out to us at Poudre Valley Eye Care in Fort Collins to schedule your eye […]

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When And Why Your Kids Need An Eye Health Exam

WHEN AND WHY YOUR KIDS NEED AN EYE HEALTH EXAM As adults, we understand the importance of getting regular eye exams from your eye health professional — but what about your kids? We know that as parents, there are a million things you are worried about at any given time — are my kids eating enough, are they doing well in school, did Timmy just eat a crayon? Amongst all the chaos, though, it is important to make time for your children’s eye health. Here at Poudre Valley Eye Care, we are eye care professionals that have been helping the Fort […]

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Why Are Regular Eye Exams Important?

WHY ARE REGULAR EYE EXAMS IMPORTANT? Whether you need vision correction (like contact lenses or glasses) or not, getting regular eye exams is incredibly important. Just like you get regular check-ups from the doctor or go to see a dentist on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to pay a visit to your eye doctor every year or so. Eye exams are quick and painless, so there is no excuse to skip a visit to your optician. Still not convinced? Here are a few reasons why you should get a regular eye health check-ups. EYE EXAMS ARE LINKED TO […]

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How Can Diabetes Affect Eye Health?

HOW CAN DIABETES AFFECT EYE HEALTH? There are a number of diseases and afflictions that lead to eye diseases and other eye complications. The most notable eye-affecting disease that might surprise you is diabetes. When you think of diabetes you probably think of heart or kidney problems, few people actually associate eye diseases with diabetes. If diabetes is not well controlled, it can cause irreversible eye health complications. At Poudre Valley Eye Care in Fort Collins, we have years of experience is vision care and are familiar with the potential risks that diabetes can impose. Some of the main risks […]

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4 Signs It Is Time For An Eye Exam

4 SIGNS IT IS TIME FOR AN EYE EXAM As a kid, you may remember getting yearly eye exams at school. Or getting your eyes checked at the doctor’s office for your yearly physical. But, now that you are an adult, how often should you be getting an eye exam? And what are the signs that an eye exam is long passed due? YOU DON’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME YOU WENT TO THE EYE DOCTOR. Eye exams, especially for people who have never experienced vision problems and do not need contacts or glasses, are easy to put on the backburner. […]

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