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Your Trusted Optometry Partner in Colorado Springs
At Eye Care Center Of Colorado Springs, we are dedicated to providing exceptional optometric care through innovation and advanced technology. Our team of experienced doctors specializes in addressing complex eye conditions, offering tailored solutions for patients seeking relief from challenging diagnoses. With expertise in myopia management, therapeutic contact lenses, and dry eye treatment, we combine clinical excellence with personalized care to serve both local and national patients.Our practice leverages cutting-edge diagnostic tools, including retinal imaging, to detect early signs of ocular disease and ensure long-term eye health. For over two decades, we have maintained a commitment to the Colorado Springs community, delivering comprehensive eye care services backed by a patient-first philosophy and a track record of handling difficult cases with precision and compassion.
Services
Eye Exams
Children's Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Dry Eye Treatment
Myopia Management
Therapeutic Contact Lenses
Laser Eye Surgery Consultation
Emergency Eye Care
Designer Eyewear
Ocular Aesthetic Medicine
Highlights and features
- We leverage advanced retinal imaging technology for early disease detection.
- Our team specializes in therapeutic contact lenses for complex cases.
- 22 years of dedicated service to the Colorado Springs community.
- Doctors hold specialized certifications in myopia management and orthokeratology.
- We prioritize patient comfort with custom-fitted eyewear solutions.
Associations and certifications
- International Academy Certification in Myopia Management
- American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control
What people say
Exceptional care
Advanced technology
Friendly staff
Hard-to-treat cases
Custom solutions
Services
Therapeutic Contact Lenses
Therapeutic contact lenses provide functional vision correction for patients with corneal irregularities, ocular surface disease, or post-surgical complications. Our doctors use specialized equipment to fit scleral, hybrid, and orthokeratology lenses tailored to individual needs. These lenses offer comfort and visual clarity for conditions like keratoconus, dry eye, and pellucid marginal degeneration.
Myopia Management
Myopia management employs orthokeratology and multifocal lenses to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and adults. Our certified specialists create personalized treatment plans using evidence-based methods to reduce dependency on corrective lenses and mitigate long-term eye health risks associated with high myopia.
Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eye treatment combines advanced diagnostics with customized therapies like intense pulsed light (IPL), radiofrequency, and prescription medications. Our approach targets underlying causes of dryness, inflammation, and meibomian gland dysfunction to restore ocular surface health and improve patient comfort.
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye exams evaluate visual acuity, refractive errors, and overall eye health using cutting-edge imaging technology. These exams detect early signs of diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy while ensuring optimal vision correction for glasses or contact lenses.
Designer Eyewear
Our designer eyewear collection features premium frames and lenses from top brands, combined with precision fitting technology for optimal comfort and optical performance. Patients receive personalized guidance to select styles that meet both functional needs and aesthetic preferences.
People
Dr. Sara Johnson
Optometrist
Dr. Johnson specializes in myopia management and therapeutic contact lenses, with expertise in dry eye disease and ocular pharmaceuticals. She holds advanced certification from the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control.
Dr. Taylor Little
Optometrist
Dr. Little focuses on contact lens fittings and anterior segment disease, recognized for innovation in corneal care. She contributes to professional organizations and has received awards for leadership in optometry.
Dr. Michael Gitchel
Optometrist
Dr. Gitchel brings military and telehealth experience to complex ocular care, specializing in expanding access to underserved populations. His background includes leadership roles in virtual eye care system development.
Mindi
Practice Administrator
Mindi oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient patient care coordination and administrative support while maintaining the practice's patient-first culture.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive exams, therapeutic contact lenses, myopia management, dry eye treatment, and designer eyewear. Emergency eye care and ocular aesthetic services are also available.
Do you handle complex or hard-to-treat cases?
Yes, we specialize in challenging diagnoses like keratoconus, post-surgical complications, and severe dry eye using advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies.
Are your doctors certified in myopia management?
Dr. Johnson holds the International Academy Certification in Myopia Management, and our team uses evidence-based methods to slow nearsightedness progression.
What makes your eyewear selection unique?
We combine premium brands with custom-fit technology to ensure both optical precision and comfort in glasses and sunglasses.
