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Lens Options for Eyeglasses

Lens Options for Eyeglasses When it comes to choosing eyeglass lenses, it’s no longer a simple choice of “glass or plastic?” Let’s look at your many options in eyeglass lenses in detail: Want Thinner, Lighter Lenses? Choose a High Index Lens Material Nearly everyone can benefit from thinner, lighter lenses. High index lenses can be… Read More


The Basics of Eyeglasses

The Basics of Eyeglasses Eyeglasses are more popular today than ever, despite the availability of contact lenses and vision correction surgery. Frame styles branded with high profile designer names are always in demand. And eyeglass frame materials have evolved with the advent of new plastics and various types of metals. For safety glasses, you may… Read More


Specialty Eyewear

Specialty Eyewear When it comes to eyewear, “one-size-fits-all” doesn’t always apply. In fact, it’s rare that one pair of eyeglasses is suitable for all situations. Whether you want optimum vision and comfort for a specific activity, such as computer use, work, hobbies or driving, or you need glasses that provide an extra margin of safety… Read More


Eyeglass Frame Materials

Eyeglass Frame Materials Finding eyeglasses with the qualities that are most important to you could be as simple as choosing a frame material, each distinguished by its own strengths. You can also choose frames based on factors such as color, hypoallergenic materials, durability, lightness, price and uniqueness. Metal Frames Metal is the most popular material… Read More


Why Are Eye Exams Important?

Why Are Eye Exams Important? Regardless of your age or physical health, it’s important to have regular eye exams. During a complete eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a… Read More


Preparing for an Eye Exam

Preparing for an Eye Exam Eyecare experts recommend you have a complete eye exam every one to three years, depending on your age, risk factors, and physical condition. Children. Some experts estimate that approximately 5 percent to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems. According to the American Optometric… Read More


Eye Exams for Children

Eye Exams for Children As a parent, you may wonder whether your pre-schooler has a vision problem or when a first eye exam should be scheduled. Eye exams for children are extremely important. Experts say 5% to 10% of pre-schoolers and 25% of school-aged children have vision problems. Early identification of a child’s vision problem… Read More


Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

Contact Lenses for Astigmatism If you have astigmatism – a common condition where the eye isn’t perfectly round, but more football- or egg-shaped – then you’ll need specially designed contact lenses to achieve clear vision. You have several options: “Toric” soft contact lenses are the most common choice, but there are also gas permeable (RGP… Read More


Orthokeratology

Orthokeratology Orthokeratology, or “ortho-k,” is the process of reshaping the eye with specially designed rigid gas permeable (GP) contact lenses. The goal of ortho-k is to flatten the front surface of the eye and thereby correct mild to moderate amounts of nearsightedness and astigmatism. This process is also known as corneal reshaping, and by brand… Read More


Gas Permeable (GP) Contact Lenses

Gas Permeable (GP) Contact Lenses Gas permeable (GP) contact lenses, also known as rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, are rigid contacts made of silicone-containing compounds that allow oxygen to pass through the lens material to the eye. Though not as popular as soft contact lenses, GP lenses offer a number of advantages. Advantages of Gas… Read More


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Boulder (Sunrise Vision Care)

1692 30th Street
Boulder, CO 80301

Tel: (303) 449-0857 Parker (Great Vision Eye Care)

9835 S. Parker Road
Parker, CO 80134

Tel: (303) 841-3937 Eastlake

12450 York Street
Thornton, CO 80241

Tel: (303) 452-2020
Broomfield

4 Garden Center, Suite 100
Broomfield, CO 80020

Tel: (303) 469-1941 Thornton

10001 N. Washington Street
Thornton, CO 80229

Tel: (303) 451-8075

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