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Back to School Eye Exams: What to Bring, How to Prepare, and Why They Matter

Back to School Eye Exams: What to Bring, How to Prepare, and Why They Matter Back-to-school season brings familiar traditions: cleaning out the backpacks, sharpening a set of fresh new pencils, and trying to find that elusive brand of glue stick specified on the school supply list. It also means making sure that you have all your kids’ registration forms in order, including medical forms and the back-to-school eye exam. That’s where we come in! School eye exam season is a routine in our year, too. We love welcoming kids and parents into our office to check in on their […]

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The Best Eyeglasses Trends for 2023

The Best Eyeglasses Trends for 2023 Are you looking to update your eyewear and want to know the trendiest, best eyeglasses to wear in 2023? If so, then we got what you need. Here at Poudre Valley Eyecare, we’ve partnered with Eyemart Express to offer you the most beautiful and popular eyeglasses in 2023. And this is what this guide is all about – the best glasses trends for this year. We’ll cover everything from classic frames to contemporary styles, helping you find a pair that suits your unique style and personality. We’ll also discuss the most fashionable colors and […]

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Optometrist vs. Optician vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the Difference, and Why You Should Know

Optometrist vs. Optician vs. Ophthalmologist What’s the Difference, and Why You Should Know Here’s a question any eye care professional hears frequently: what’s the difference between an optometrist, an optician, and an ophthalmologist? And, more practically, which one should you be seeing? Our Poudre Valley staff often answers this question for our patients. We’d like to help set the record straight. Optometrist vs. Optician vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the difference? In short, here are the definitions of each of these kinds of vision care professionals: An optometrist is a vision care and eye doctor who handles routine eye exams, prescribes corrective […]

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How Important are Eye Exams for Contact Lenses?

The importance of eye exams for contact lenses When it comes to contact lenses, it is important that you have a comprehensive eye exam as well as a contact lens fitting. A comprehensive eye exam will check your vision and ensure your eyes are healthy. A contact lens fitting will ensure that your lenses fit properly and are comfortable to wear. Here is a closer look at the importance of both of these things. How Important are Eye Exams? Everyone knows that it is important to have healthy eyes, but not everyone realizes how important it is to have regular […]

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Diabetic Eye Care Management: 6 Steps to Prevent Diabetic Eye Disease

DIABETIC EYE CARE MANAGEMENT IN FORT COLLINS Our team of eye doctors in Fort Collins work with you to keep your vision healthy and prevent diabetic eye disease. We screen regularly for diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and other related conditions. Of course, we always hope to find that your vision is healthy! If we do find evidence of diabetic eye disease, you’ll be in good hands, though. Our team of optometrists have experience treating diabetic eye disease, including diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy. We can walk you through next steps and help ensure you receive high-quality care to […]

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What Are Optical Illusions?

WHAT ARE OPTICAL ILLUSIONS? Optical illusions are a fun and creative way to demonstrate that you can’t always trust your senses. Optical illusions can be thought of as a way your brain tries to make sense of what you see by changing how you perceive the stimulus. They are a perfectly natural phenomenon and don’t necessarily reflect your eye health or brain health. There are three main categories that most optical illusions fall in — literal, physiological, and cognitive. In today’s blog here at Poudre Valley Eyecare in Fort Collins, we briefly explore the three main types of optical illusions […]

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What Are the Effects of Blue Light?

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF BLUE LIGHT? By now you’ve probably heard about blue light and its negative effects. Phones have started to add blue light filter modes to their software, computers programs that block out blue light from computer monitors are increasing in popularity, and there are even special glasses you can buy to protect your eyes from blue light when you have to look at digital screens all day. So what’s with all the hype? Why are so many people suddenly concerned with blue light and its effects on eye health, sleep, and if it’s okay to expose […]

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