Thank you for visiting Rocky Mountain Eye Center - Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico's most comprehensive family eye care center.

Rocky Mountain Eye Center's current, eight board certified ophthalmologists diagnose, treat and help to prevent diseases of the eye. Rocky Mountain Eye Center's ophthalmologists complete annual eye examinations, perform surgical procedures, assist in specific areas of eye care and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. Rocky Mountain Eye Center is Southeastern Colorado's only LASIK surgery center. Rocky Mountain Eye Center's optometrists are available to assist with your family's optometric needs. Rocky Mountain Eye Center's trained optical staff provides assistance with the variety of eye care products available at any one of our optical shops.

Our doctors treat eye diseases such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration along with other common or unique eye conditions. Other common eye conditions and diseases that our doctors treat regularly include dry eye syndrome, corneal and external disease, vitreoretinal disease, pediatric ophthalmology and oculoplastic conditions.

At Rocky Mountain Eye Center, we are here to provide the best possible care in a patient-centered environment. As a practice, our doctors have committed substantial resources to stay abreast of and utilize the latest technology to help you to see better. As you browse through our web site, we hope you will become acquainted with the complete range of services that we offer. Rocky Mountain Eye Center appreciates the fact that you are considering us for all of your family's personal eye care needs. If you have questions or concerns, we would be happy to talk with you.

As a convenience to our patients, Rocky Mountain Eye Center has offices in various locations throughout Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico.

Thank you for choosing Rocky Mountain Eye Center.

December is "Safe Toys and Celebrations" Month

The holiday season is a time for family, fun and festivity - but it can also be a dangerous time as each year people suffer eye injuries caused by unsafe toys and celebrations.

Because December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (www.aao.org) reminds parents of the dangers that some toys may pose to children's eyes.

	When choosing gifts, select toys and gifts appropriate for a child's age and maturity level.
	Avoid toys with sharp protruding parts like paint or pellet guns, rifles and darts.
	If you are giving sports equipment, be sure to include appropriate protective gear, such as helmets, facemasks or goggles.
	Celebrating the New Year ushers in the excitement to include fireworks.
	Schedule your holiday to attend professional fireworks displays.
	Never allow children to play with fireworks or sparklers because there is no safe way to handle them.