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Fuch’s dystrophy is an eye condition effecting the clear corneal tissue covering the colored part of the eye. The cornea is an incredible tissue measuring only ½ mm thick with layers of collagen aligned precisely to allow for transparency. It is separated into five regions, the posterior most being the layer of endothelial cells. The [...]
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The Blink Of An Eye What is the average rate people blink? Usually 10 to 15 times per minute. A number of things can increase or decrease the blink rate. Infants blink about 2 to 3 times per minute. Stress can increase the blinking rate. People who are better at shifting between tasks appear to [...]
Categories: Contact Lenses For Astigmatism
When You Optometrist Says You Have Astigmatism Don’t Start Planning an Eye Funeral Often patients who have changed to a new optometrist find themselves being alarmed when told they have astigmatism. Frequently it is the first time they are aware of a new eye condition and it is cause for concern. In most cases, their [...]
Categories: Common Eye Questions for Your Optometrist, Fort Collins Eye Doctor, Fort Collins Optometrist
Refractive errors include myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism, eye conditions that are very common. Most people have one or more of them. Refractive errors can usually be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lens. What is myopia (nearsightedness)? If you have myopia you can clearly see close objects, but distant objects are blurry. Myopia is caused [...]
Categories: Common Eye Questions for Your Optometrist, Eye Symptoms, Fort Collins Eye Doctor, Fort Collins Optometrist, Vision Insurance, Vision Service Plan -VSP
If you are doing a search for a local eye doctor in Fort Collins for your family please take a moment to look over our web site. You can find many answers to the questions you have about your families eye conditions, eye problems, and eye symptoms. If you don’t see an answer leave a [...]
Categories: Fort Collins Eye Doctor, Fort Collins Optometrist, Vision Insurance
If you are desperately trying to find eyecare resources for your community for the new influx of unemployed and uninsured the National Eye Institute has published a helpful list: Financial Aid for Eye Care Many state and national resources regularly provide aid to people with vision problems. The National Eye Institute, which supports eye research, does [...]