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Eye & Vision Care at University of Colorado Hospital's Eye Center

Your eyesight is precious. To help you safeguard it, doctors at the UCH Eye Center offer the highest level of care for a wide range of conditions, from routine eye care to highly technical surgery and leading edge treatments for eye diseases.

Aging eyes need extra care

By the age of 65, one third of Americans have some form of vision-impairing eye disease. But most don’t know it – often there are no symptoms.

Vision loss and blindness have a significant impact on one's quality of life. Yet they are often preventable. Our specialists blend new technology and the latest techniques to preserve your vision – no matter your age.

Why Choose UCH Eye Center for Your Vision Treatment?

  • UCH and the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology has been ranked in the Top 10 Best Clinical (Patient Care) Programs in a recent Ophthalmology Times survey.
  • The UCH Eye Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides both routine and specialty diagnostic and clinical care.
  • All of our doctors are fellowship trained –they've achieved the highest level of expertise, and they're able to diagnose and treat the most complicated cases.
  • Our doctors also conduct clinical research. They're on the front lines to find new ways to combat a range of eye diseases. The results of their research? They can offer you the latest treatments and surgical options sooner than other eye doctors can.
  • With over 35,000 patient visits a year, we have diagnosed and treated a huge range of eye conditions. Our doctors train the next generation of eye doctors!

Eyes and Vision Research

UCH Eye Center doctors are:

  • researching different molecules that may be used in treating macular degeneration.  We are conducting an artificial vision project that may some day lead to solutions for currently irreversible and progressive blindness.
  • identifying undiscovered proteins in the eye (proteomics) which could lead to advances in early diagnosis of diseases such as glaucoma, retinal diseases, as well as more common conditions such as severe dry eye syndrome.
  • studying changes in the thickness and curvature of the cornea after LASIK surgery with the goal of improving LASIK technology especially in the area of overcorrection.

For information about research trials, contact Mary Preston at (720) 848-2035 or Mary.Preston@ucdenver.edu

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LASIK Eye Surgery

Imagine finally ditching your eyeglasses!

Located in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Taravella and Dr. Davidson are nationally recognized specialists offering the latest in vision correction including LASIK, PRK and other surgery techniques. 

Our team approach and double case review means you receive 100% custom treatment: you get exactly the right care for your eyes. If LASIK surgery is not right for you or if complications arise, our doctors have the depth of expertise to offer you options right here at UCH.

LenSx for Cataract Surgery Now at UCH

The UCH Eye Center now offers the LenSx laser for treating cataracts.

9News.com in Denver

See the 9News.com story to learn
more about LenSx.

This FDA-approved laser allows patients to undergo “bladeless” cataract surgery in a more precise manner than traditional cataract surgery. LenSx allows for cataracts to be treated more effectively than ever before.

Currently LenSx is available in the Denver metro area only at the University of Colorado Hospital Eye Center.

Call 720-848-2020 to learn more!

Read our news release

 

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