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Mobile Clinic

Mobile Clinic

Mobile Clinic Dr. Brian Abert took a day off from seeing patients at Vista Eye Care to help people in need at VSP’s Mobile Eyes Clinic in Denver.  According to VSP, the Mobile Eyes Clinic grew from relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005.  VSP was...
Preventative Care

Preventative Care

Preventative Care Dr. Brian Abert, O.D. FAAO recently visited the Park Regency Thornton Assisted Living Center in Thornton, Colorado. He was asked to speak to the residents there about the importance of eye care, and ways that preventative eye care can preserve...
Q & A

Q & A

Q & A “I was told after this year’s annual eye check-up with Dr. Abert that my eyes have changed a little bit. Will my eyes ever stop changing?” –Phil via email Phil, your eyes are completely normal, and the fact that they change slightly each year is also a...
Q & A!

Q & A!

Q & A! “I wear soft contact lenses and don’t know which contact lens solution to buy. Do your doctors have any suggestions?” – Bob via email A patient once pointed out that the eye care aisle at the drugstore is a confusing wall of multi-colored, little boxes. It...
Diabetic Exams

Diabetic Exams

Diabetic Exams Diabetic retinopathy is the name of the disease that affects retinal blood vessels in patients with diabetes. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Diabetic patients are also more likely to get early cataracts and glaucoma. The key to...
Diabetes and Your Eyes

Diabetes and Your Eyes

Diabetes and Your Eyes Among the most threatening diseases to eyes and vision is diabetes.  Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, and patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are at risk for developing an eye disease called diabetic...