What is a cataract?

Did you know that cataract formation can result from exposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun? A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens that focuses light on the retina. If the lens is not clear, the retina will not receive a sharp image and vision will be blurry. Once a cataract matures, glasses will not improve vision and surgery is the only effective treatment. During cataract surgery, your cloudy lens will be removed and replaced with a new artificial lens. – Ashley Perry, clinical technician

InfantSEE

Attention parents. Ever wondered what you infant can see? We have the answers to your questions. Here at Advanced Family Eye Care we start seeing infants as young as 6 months. Our InfantSee program offers no cost eye exam between 6-12 months. The first year of life is one of the most critical stages in childhood development. From the moment they open their eyes, newborns undergo dramatic physical and mental changes. Don’t forget to bring your little one in today for his or her first eye exam! -Amber Smith, Optometric Technician

Sunglass Style Show

Countdown Is On the Way…

For Our Annual Designer Sunglass Style Show

SAVE THE DATE

JUNE 17, 2010

So Mark Your Calendars!

-Chica Jackson

New Line of COACH Eyewear

Are you carrying a COACH handbag? You could be wearing COACH everyday with our new line of COACH eyeglasses and sunglasses. COACH is one of the most recognized brand for accessories. COACH offers a classic, modern American style. Come on in today and find the “Made for Me By COACH” eyeglasses for you. – Melissa Stoltz, Optometric Assistant

Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT)

Are your contact lenses drying out during the day? Are they uncomfortable from the pollen build-up? We have the answer for you - Corneal Refractive Therapy, or CRT. Using specially designed oxygen permeable contact lenses, CRT non-surgically reshapes your cornea while you sleep. When you remove the lenses in the morning, you are able to see throughout the day without any other correction (this may take several nights of wear). Once optimal vision has been obtained initially, some patients only need to wear the lenses every other night. If you stop wearing the CRT contact lenses, your vision will gradually return to its original state. The CRT contact lenses are designed for individuals with low to moderate levels of nearsightedness (up to approximately -4.00 diopters) with or without mild astigmatism. There are no age restrictions. Ask us about Corneal Refractive Therapy, or CRT, at your next eye exam. -Ashley Perry, Optometric Technician

Review us on Yelp

Have you ever tried to figure out the best way to find a place you needed to go like: a restaurant, a movie theater, an eye doctor? This is called “Where should we go??” syndrome. Well, worry no more!! Thankfully, we live in a technological age where are all we need to do is search the web and our troubles are over. We participate on the website yelp.com. By posting what you think of us, you are helping others who have the same “Where should we go??” syndrome. So take pain of decision making away from someone else and click on Yelp to Help!!!!
- Brooke Fish, Optometric Assistant

Corneal Abuse

Corneal Foreign Body - http://www.horizon-eye.com/images/corneal_foreign_body_2.jpg

With this beautiful weather, we're all spending more time outdoors working on our yards or playing on the lake! We can always tell that when we have more emergency eye appointments! Always remember to wear protective eyewear to prevent foreign bodies damaging your eyes and make sure that you practice good hygiene with your contact lenses. Wearing your contact lenses for too long or in dirty environments, like the lake, can lead to eye conditions that require treatment. Some of these conditions include
Corneal damage: Contact lens overuse, or corneas overexposed UV light, essentially starves the cornea of oxygen. The result: blurry vision, pain, excessive tearing, redness and sensitivity to light.
Corneal warping: This is a condition in which the cornea changes shape due to lack of oxygen from overwear. The result: uneven or fluctuating vision.
Bacterial, viral or fungal infections: Wearing your contact lenses for too long or in not-so-clean environments also can result in bacterial or fungal infections, especially in those who sleep in their contact lenses.


If you experience any of these syptoms you should remove the contact lenses immediately and call us before your vision is damaged permanently.
-Ashley Perry, Clinical Technician

Waterside Health Fair

Please join Dr. Kim Hoyle at "Something for Everyone" Health Fair on May 8th from 11am to 3pm. The event is sponsored by and will be held at Waterside Dermatology & Laser Center. Thy are located at 7476 Waterside Loop Rd, Suite 600, in Denver.
The Health Fair will feature the businesses within the Waterside Loop area.
There will be various free screenings by our local businesses, as well as lots of give-a-ways, prizes, snacks, face painting and games for your children. Please stop by to say "hello" to Dr. Hoyle and enjoy the festivities! -Juli Thomas, Insurance Coordinator

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day!!


Visit our office between May 3rd and May 7th, 2010 and receive up to 40% off non-prescription sunglasses.

Designer Sunglasses are the perfect gift for any mom you know: stylish sunglasses that make everything under the sun a lot easier on the eyes.

"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." - Sophia Loren, Women and Beauty (found by Clinical Technician, Amber Smith)


Not valid toward services or contact lenses. Offer expires May 7th,2010. 1 coupon per person per order. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or insurance. Excluding Maui Jims

Relay for Life

Our office participated in Relay for Life this past weekend. There were feelings of joy and optimism as we watched the courageous survivors walk, combined with sadness and reflection as we remembered our loved ones who have lost their battle. It is empowering to think about the positive impact of this event – to know that we are helping future generations, our children, and that together we might just help find a cure for cancer! Shannon Fosdick- Optician/Lab Manager