BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
Better vision in the blink of an eye Pikes Peak Eye Care provides state-of-the-art care By William J. Dagendesh
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olorado residents seeking affordable, quality vision care need look no further than Pikes Peak Eye Care. For nearly four decades, Pikes Peak Eye Care (PPEC) has provided both medical and routine eye care, offering a full range of eye health services to clients of all ages. This includes eye exams and vision tests, eye disease diagnosis and management. Jason Jost, OD and Kristen Worthen, OD operate PPEC at 710 N. Circle Dr. in Colorado Springs. Both optometrists understand all aspects of eye function and how diseases can affect vision. They listen to patients’ concerns, explain eye exam results and offer options. They encourage patients to ask questions and share health information, as one’s health history can be crucial to diagnosing, treating and monitoring potential vision issues. In addition to eye exams, doctors provide information on Lasik surgery and cataracts, as well as pre- and post-operative care. Knowing how risk factors and aging
affect vision over time, they may prescribe corrective lenses, and specialize in contact lens fittings for those who have irregularly shaped eyes or Keratoconic. Additionally, they’re skilled in dry eye and glaucoma evaluation and treatment. “We pledge to protect the quality of life for our patients by providing state-of-the-art care, the highest quality eyewear products and thorough patient education in a professional and friendly environment,” said Practice Administrator Amanda Lee. “We have top-of-theline diagnostic equipment to ensure proper care and treatment for all ages.” Quality eye care can carry a costly price tag. For this reason, PPEC assists patients in finding alternatives in reducing costs. PPEC accepts several insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, and works with local veterans organizations to provide hassle-free exams and treatment. “We currently don’t have a separate military discount, but we accept Tricare Prime, Tricare Select, Tricare for Life, and work with the
KNOWING HOW RISK FACTORS AND AGING AFFECT VISION OVER TIME, THE OPTOMETRISTS AT PIKES PEAK EYE CARE MAY PRESCRIBE CORRECTIVE LENSES. THEY’RE SKILLED IN DRY EYE AND GLAUCOMA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT. Veterans Administration’s Community Care network so veterans get both their exams and eyewear at no cost through our facility without the hassle of driving to and waiting at VA facilities,” Lee said. PPEC also partners with the local Lions Club to donate eyeglasses to the community. “Even if you’re not a current patient, if you have old eyeglasses
lying around your house, bag them up and swing by. We’d be happy to donate them,” Lee said. Pikes Peak Eye Care is open from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 719-632-1587 or visit www.pikespeakeyecare.com. See the ad below for discounts on your first visit. ■
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Sallie Foster, right, helps Baylie Trammell, left, get fitted for new glasses.
