• January Newsletter: Glaucoma FAQs

    Got a few questions about glaucoma?

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  • January Newsletter: How to Tell if You Have Macular Degeneration

    Do you know the symptoms that may mean you have macular degeneration?

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  • January Newsletter: The Benefits of Orthokeratology (Ortho-k)

    Ortho-k could improve your vision without surgery.

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  • January Newsletter: Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in the Winter

    Want to lower your eye disease risk? Put on a pair of sunglasses this winter.

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  • July Newsletter: Can Eye Exams Detect Diabetes?

    Could you have this common disease? The signs may be in your eyes.

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  • July Newsletter: Soft vs. Hard Contacts: Pros and Cons

    Not sure whether hard or contact lenses are right for you?

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  • June Newsletter: Can Colored Contacts Help with Vision?

    Do you suffer from glare, eyestrain or color blindness? Wearing special contact lenses could help.

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  • June Newsletter: The Importance of Eye Exams for Kids

    Wondering if your should take your child to the eye doctor?

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  • Keep Your Eye on the Ball: How Vision Therapists Use Marsden Balls to Help Their Patients

    A Marsden ball might not look very impressive, but this little ball offers big benefits for athletes and children affected by strabismus, ambylopia and other conditions. Marsden ball exercises are just one of the techniques that vision therapists use to help patients make better use of their vision. What

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  • Keratoconus

    If you find yourself experiencing blurred or distorted vision that seems to get worse year after year, you may suffer from an irregularity of the cornea known as keratoconus. This condition is infamous for causing astigmatism and nearsightedness that can progress rapidly, calling for constant updates

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  • Keratoconus

    While keratoconus can happen at any stage of life, young people between the ages of 10 and 25 are most likely to develop this disorder. For individuals with keratoconus, their cornea, the clear layer in the front of your eye, gradually thins and begins to bulge outward. Keratoconus typically causes nearsightedness

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  • Laser Cataract Surgery

    The only way to correct the clouded vision caused by advanced cataracts is surgical intervention. If you find yourself pursuing cataract surgery to remove one or both cataract-disease lenses, you may be wondering what surgical approaches are available for treatment. Although eye surgeons have successfully

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  • Lazy Eye

    Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a condition that develops in infancy or early childhood, and it typically starts when the focus in one eye is more enhanced than the other. The eye with less focus might be impaired due to a significant amount of farsightedness or astigmatism, or something

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  • Learning-Related Vision Problems

    Learning disabilities may include dyslexia, math disorder, writing disorder, auditory processing deficits, or visual processing deficits. Although each child with a learning disability is unique, many also have associated visual problems. Addressing these vision disorders may alleviate some symptoms

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  • Lens Coatings

    When you’re picking out a new pair of glasses, choosing the frames that best fit your face is just the beginning. After selecting your frames, you’ll need to choose the type of lens, lens material, and lens coating. With advances in eyeglass technology, there are several lens coating options to choose

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  • Lifestyle Practices for Eye Health

    Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age. To keep your eyes as healthy as possible, follow these simple lifestyle practices. Get regular eye exams. Some eye problems — including

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  • Low Vision

    Most people classified as blind still retain some ability to see. They often have significantly impaired vision but can discern light, shapes, or other figures. Low vision refers to a class of visual impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. A number of conditions may cause low

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  • Macular Degeneration

    One of the most important reasons for regular examinations by your eye care provider is evaluate for the development of macular degeneration. According to the Bright Focus™ Foundation, this condition is the primary cause of loss of vision and blindness in older individuals ages 60 and above and is

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  • Macular Dystrophy

    You may have heard of macular degeneration, an age-related condition in which people suffer permanent vision loss due to damage in a part of the retina called macula. But you may not be so familiar with a similar macular condition that also causes vision loss -- even in young people. This condition,

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  • Macular Hole

    The condition known as a macular hole refers to a tiny break in the macula that results in blurry or distorted vision. To fully understand the condition, one must understand eye anatomy. The macula is a spot located in the center of the retina (the back portion of the eye). Located where light comes

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  • Makeup Tips for Sensitive Eyes

    Do your cosmetics make your eyes water and burn? Try these makeup tips for sensitive eyes.

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  • March Newsletter: Are Your Eyes Getting Enough Vitamin D?

    Not getting enough of a key vitamin might increase your risk of several eye diseases.

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  • March Newsletter: Can an Eye Exam Reveal Heart Problems?

    Want to protect your heart health? Schedule an eye exam.

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  • March Newsletter: Daily vs. Monthly Contacts: Choosing the Right Lenses for You

    Not sure if daily or monthly contacts are right for you?

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  • March Newsletter: Is Your Prescription Up to Date? What You Need to Know about When and Why You should See Your Optometrist

    Not sure when you need to see the eye doctor?

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  • Marsden Balls

    Here, a ball with letters, numbers, colors, pictures, or a combination is hung from the ceiling. In activities used to help focus visual attention, the individual may be asked to concentrate on a figure while bunting the ball with a rod, or hitting or catching it with their thumbs, palms or fists.

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  • May Newsletter: All about Floaters

    Seeing floating cobwebs or strings? Find out why this vision phenomenon happens.

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  • May Newsletter: What Flashes May Mean about Your Eye Health

    Could you have a vision problem if you see flashing lights?

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  • May is Healthy Vision Month

    Have you taken steps to protect your vision? May is Healthy Vision Month and it is the perfect time to start.

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  • Medicated Eye Drops

    Treatment for glaucoma often begins with medicated eye drops. The goal of these medications is to lower the pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure) and prevent damage to the optic nerve. To gain the most benefits of these medications, use them exactly as prescribed by your eye doctor. Sometimes your

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  • Myopia

    Myopia, or nearsightedness, means that your eyes can see close objects clearly but struggle to see things in the distance. Nearly 30 percent of Americans are nearsighted. This condition usually develops in children and teenagers, up to about the age of 20. A teacher or parent might notice a child squinting

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  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)

    Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is a refractive error of the eye, meaning that the shape of the eye or its cornea improperly bends light as it enters the eye. This hinders your ability to focus. Myopia is the most common refractive error of the eyes, and is caused by several factors including

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  • New Year, New Vision in 2020

    Tired of squinting when you read? Add an eye exam to your list of New Year's resolutions.

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  • November Newsletter: 5 signs that could be caused by diabetic retinopathy

    These vision problems could spell trouble if you have diabetes.

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  • November Newsletter: Are Hearing Loss and Vision Loss Related?

    Not sure if your eyesight issues and hearing problems are associated?

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Holiday Schedule

We will be closed 11/24 - 11/28 at both locations

Heights Office 3701 Eubank Blvd Ne Abq, NM 87111

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

Beginning January 14, 2023 we will be open every other Saturday from 9am - 1pm

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

Nob Hill Office 112 Hermosa Dr Se Abq, NM 87108

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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