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Vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams both help identify vision concerns, but they are not the same. A vision screening is a basic check that may detect possible signs of a problem, while a comprehensive eye exam gives a more complete look at your vision, eye health, and overall visual function.

As students prepare for a new school year, backpacks, supplies, and schedules often get most of the attention. However, clear vision is just as important for classroom success. A back-to-school eye exam helps make sure a child can see comfortably, focus clearly, and keep up with daily learning demands.

Colorado Springs gets plenty of bright, high-altitude sunshine, and that makes UV protection an important part of everyday eye care. While many people think sunglasses are mainly for comfort, the right lenses do more than reduce brightness. Premium lenses with UV400 protection are designed to block invisible ultraviolet radiation that can affect the eyes over time.

What are the most important aspects of protecting your vision? You're probably thinking of annual eye exams, the right pair of glasses, or maybe sunglasses on a bright day. But one of the most powerful tools for maintaining healthy eyes has nothing to do with an eye doctor's office at all. It's y...

Life with cataracts can be like trying to see through a foggy window that can't be wiped clean. Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world, and the good news is that they're also one of the most treatable. Here's what you need to know. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clo...

For many patients, standard contact lenses work well for everyday vision correction. But when the cornea has an irregular shape or the eyes are affected by severe dry eye, traditional soft contacts may not provide the clarity or comfort needed for daily life. At Ridgeview Eye Care, we offer specialty contact lenses in Olathe and Lenexa, including scleral lenses, to help patients who need a more customized solution.

Spending time in the water is one of summer's great pleasures. That's true whether you're doing laps at the pool, snorkeling on vacation, or splashing around at the lake, but water, especially treated or open water, poses real risks to your eyes. Understanding those risks and taking a few simple ...

Fireworks season is one of the most spectacular times of year. The brilliant colors, the dramatic bursts, the collective "ooh" of a crowd watching the sky light up on a warm summer night. But behind the beauty lies a genuine danger that sends thousands of people to emergency rooms every year. As ...

Presbyopia is a common age-related vision change that makes it harder to focus on close-up tasks, such as reading, checking your phone, or working on a computer. Many people in Colorado Springs first notice it when they begin holding reading material farther away or needing brighter light to see small print. At RidgeView Optometry, Dr. Buchanan helps patients explore contact lens options that support clear vision at multiple distances, including bifocal and multifocal contact lenses.

You're going about your day when something strange happens to your field of vision. A flickering arc of light creeps into your vision, or part of your visual field simply disappears. No headache, no warning. Just a sudden, unsettling change in what you see. This is often an ocular migraine, and w...