Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Eye Care Services in Lakewood, CO
Established in 1986, our practice continues the legacy of Dr. Ben T. Matoba, who founded his optometric practice in Denver in 1947. We specialize in comprehensive vision care and medical eye services, utilizing advanced technology to address conditions like glaucoma, dry eye, and macular degeneration. Our team-based approach ensures personalized care for patients with complex ocular needs. With decades of combined experience, our doctors are committed to excellence in eye health management. We offer urgent care services for ocular emergencies and maintain affiliations with ophthalmology specialists for co-management of surgical cases.Our practice has served Lakewood since 2002, providing care for patients from infancy to advanced age. We utilize cutting-edge diagnostic tools including OCT retinal scanners and corneal topographers. Our commitment to community extends to free InfantSee assessments for babies aged 6-12 months. We maintain active memberships in professional organizations including the American Optometric Association. Our multilingual staff supports English, Spanish, and limited Japanese communication.
Services
Medical Eye Exams
Contact Lens Services
Urgent Eye Care
Optical Dispensary
Low Vision Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in comprehensive eye care
- Our team includes specialists in glaucoma and corneal diseases
- We utilize advanced diagnostic technology like OCT scanners
- Offering urgent eye care services with after-hours emergency line
- Participating providers with major insurance networks including VSP and Medicare
Services
Medical Eye Exams
Our comprehensive medical eye exams detect and manage conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. Using advanced technology including OCT scanners and visual field analyzers, we provide precise diagnoses. Our doctors specialize in treating complex cases with personalized care plans.
Contact Lens Services
We offer specialized contact lens fittings for challenging cases including keratoconus and high astigmatism. Our services include scleral lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, and multifocal contacts. Our experienced optometrists ensure optimal comfort and vision correction.
Urgent Eye Care
Available for ocular emergencies like corneal foreign bodies and sudden vision loss. After-hours emergencies connect to our on-call doctor via phone. We treat red eyes, eye pain, and traumatic injuries with prompt professional care.
Optical Dispensary
Our optical dispensary offers designer frames, safety glasses, and sunwear. Certified opticians provide adjustments, repairs, and personalized eyewear recommendations. We carry specialized eyewear including Drivewear and fit-over safety lenses.
Low Vision Evaluation
Specialized evaluations for patients with partial sight or visual impairments. Our doctors develop customized rehabilitation plans using advanced optical devices. Services include traumatic brain injury vision rehabilitation and pediatric vision assessments.
People
Robert K. Matoba
Optometrist
Dr. Robert Matoba specializes in glaucoma management with 35+ years of experience. A second-generation optometrist, he teaches interns and maintains memberships in professional societies including the Colorado Optometric Glaucoma Society.
E. Naomi Matoba
Optometrist
Dr. Naomi Matoba focuses on corneal diseases and specialty contact lenses. With expertise in tear film pathology, she provides advanced treatments including amniotic membrane implantation. She serves professional organizations like the AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Section.
Joel K. Matoba
Optometrist
Dr. Joel Matoba specializes in macular degeneration management and vision therapy. A third-generation optometrist, he provides InfantSee assessments and gained experience at VA clinics. He holds membership in the American Academy of Optometry.
Kirk S. Matoba
Optometrist
Dr. Kirk Matoba focuses on neuro-optometry and low vision rehabilitation. He trained at Wills Eye Hospital and specializes in traumatic brain injury vision care. His expertise includes corneal rehabilitation with amniotic membrane implantation.
Emily A. Matoba
Optometrist
Dr. Emily Matoba specializes in pediatric and low vision care. She trained at Womack Army Medical Center and The Eye Institute of Philadelphia. Her focus areas include visually impaired patients and InfantSee assessments.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide medical eye exams, contact lens fittings, urgent eye care, optical dispensary services, and low vision evaluations using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We participate with VSP, Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, and many other major insurance providers. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.
Are you available for eye emergencies?
Yes, we offer urgent eye care services. After-hours emergencies can reach our on-call doctor through our main phone line.
Do you provide pediatric eye exams?
Yes, we offer InfantSee assessments for babies aged 6-12 months and comprehensive pediatric eye exams for children of all ages.
What advanced technology do you use?
Our diagnostic tools include Cirrus/OCT retinal scanners, OPTOS retinal imaging, Medmont corneal topography, and TearLab osmolarity testing systems.
