Third Avenue Eyecare

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, all non essential healthcare has been shut down from March 23 until after April 14th. As the situation develops, we will be keeping you updated on any further extension of this government issued mandate. We are still available for emergency eyecare only. If you have new onset flashes of light, floaters, eye pain, sudden vision loss or symptoms similar in nature, please call our emergency line at 720-600-4838. One of our providers will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

Third Avenue would like to Congratulate our 2020 Scholarship recipient, Karina Chavez-Saucedo! We wish you all the best on your future endeavors!

Third Avenue Eyecare 800 Third Avenue Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 772-6140 Third Avenue Eyecare To all of our patients, Third Avenue Eyecare is officially open to all routine care!! *No walk-ins will be allowed at this time, we are by appointment only including optical for adjustments, pick ups and orders* You may call 303-772-6140 to schedule your routine eye exam or an optical appointment Please make note of the immediate changes within our practice to ensure all patients and staff stay healthy: Regular Staff Temperature Monitoring: Every staff member will perform a temperature check before starting their shift, as well as mid shift. Increased Cleaning: We are increasing cleaning at opening, closing, and between patients. Allowing for Social Distancing: We have restructured our practices to make sure staff and patients can easily observe social distancing at all times. Wearing Masks at All Times: Everyone (staff and patients) is required to wear a mask at all times when entering the building and when social distancing is not possible. If you need a special accommodation for this due to a disability, please call us so we can talk through how to address this while staying in compliance with current guidelines. We are able to conduct some services via Telemedicine. No Visitors or Walk ins: We are only allowing on duty-staff and patients with appointments inside the practice, including optical. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow anyone without an appointment (this includes bringing friends and children who do not have appointments). We realize that some patients will need a caregiver or legal guardian to accompany them and we will work to safely accommodate these cases. All the best, The Third Avenue Eyecare Team 303-772-6140 http://thirdavenueeyecare.net/

Glasses wearers. Your mask needs to be tight around your nose to stop your lenses from fogging up (and to be effective). Making an X with your straps helps tremendously. (See second picture) Stay safe everyone!

Looks like the city is going to be doing some tree trimming the next few days! Friday 2-28: 3rd Ave from Pratt westbound will be closed Tuesday 3-3: Our 3rd ave street parking as well as our 3rd ave driveway will be blocked off/closed from 8:00am- 12:00pm Thursday 3-5: Our Terry St. Parking lot will be closed from 8:00am - 11:00am Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We will still be here and functioning under regular business hours. So feel free to come on in!

Thank you to everyone who has come in so far! We are donating to Meals on Wheels until the end of the month. Please call 303-772-6140 or stop by the office to schedule your appointment! (No appointment necessary to shop for glasses.) Third Avenue Eyecare November 1, 2019 at 5:50 PM ·

It's almost 2021....Don't forget to make an appointment before your vision insurance or Flex Spending Account expires for 2020. We are coming up on our busiest time of the year! Call us today to schedule early to make sure you use your benefits before you lose them! What you might not know is that you can use FSA dollars to cover any eye-related treatment and eyewear. This includes: - Eye exams - Prescription eyeglass lenses and frames - Prescription sunglasses - Contact lenses - Many eyewear and care accessories If you’ve been putting off your annual eye exam, or just need a new look in time for the holidays, and you have leftover funds in your FSA - now’s the time to get it done! Call or text us at our office phone number to schedule an appointment. Happy Holidays! -Third Avenue Eyecare

A huge shout out and THANK YOU to our incredible staff who work tirelessly everyday, and to all of you who care for others. We THANK YOU! YOUTUBE.COM Alicia Keys - Good Job | Cover by One Voice Children’s Choir | A Tribute to Covid-19 Heroes

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. We are thankful for the support you have shown Third Avenue Eyecare. Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday. Holiday Hours: CLOSED Thursday the 26th and Friday the 27th. #Thanksgiving #thankful #family

We are so thankful for your support and patience regarding our policy changes due to COVID-19. **No walk-ins will be allowed at this time, we are by appointment only including optical for adjustments, pick ups and orders** You may call 303-772-6140 to schedule your routine eye exam or an optical appointment. Please make note of the on going changes within our practice to ensure all patients and staff stay healthy: Upon arrival for your appointment: Please remain in your car and call the office at 303-772-6140. If you have an appointment, one of the staff will greet you outside and ask health screening questions and take your temperature. After passing the screening, you will then be escorted into the office. Regular Staff Temperature Monitoring: Every staff member will perform a temperature check before starting their shift, as well as mid shift. Increased Cleaning: We are increasing cleaning at opening, closing, and between patients. Allowing for Social Distancing: We have restructured our practices to make sure staff and patients can easily observe social distancing at all times. Wearing Masks at All Times: Everyone (staff and patients) is required to wear a mask at all times when entering the building and when social distancing is not possible. If you need a special accommodation for this due to a disability, please call us so we can talk through how to address this while staying in compliance with current guidelines. We are able to conduct some services via Telemedicine. No Visitors or Walk ins: We are only allowing on duty-staff and patients with appointments inside the practice, including optical. We realize that some patients will need a caregiver or legal guardian to accompany them and we will work to safely accommodate these cases. All the best! Third Avenue Eyecare Team

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Third Avenue Eyecare has some great holiday gift ideas. Shop Local! Give the gift of sight this year! Cool sunglasses - Gift Certificates - Stocking stuffers - and more Call for details... 303-657-3353 #ShopLocal

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Not only will you feel better by eating a healthy diet, your eyes will be healthier too! Who knew?

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Holiday office hours 🎄@thirdavenueeyecare Wednesday Dec 23rd OPEN from 7:30am-12:00pm Thursday Dec 24th CLOSED Friday Dec 25th CLOSED Friday Jan 1st CLOSED Wishing you all a holiday filled with laughter and joy.

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/injuries-champagne We know that this is going to be a New Year's to celebrate, and want to remind you to be safe while opening up all those champagne bottles. Wishing you a joyous New Years! AAO.ORG How To Pop a Champagne Cork Without Harming Your Eye

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Visit Third Avenue Eyecare to see for yourself how well made Maui Jim polarized sunglasses are. From the highly advanced technology that goes into the lenses to the fashionably styled frames, you won't be disappointed. Call for an appointment (303-651-3353) to have one of our knowledgable Opticians find the perfect pair of sunglasses for you, either in non-prescription or with your RX.

Dr. Holly and Dr. Jordan Hughes look forward to seeing you for your next Annual Comprehensive Eye Exam. Call today 303-772-6140 #coloradooptometricassociation Third Avenue Eyecare

Do you eat these veggies? Do you have more questions about how diet affects your vision? Call 303-772-6140 and schedule an eye exam today. #eatinghealthier #eyeexam

January is Glaucoma awareness month. Learn what some of the risks are for developing Glaucoma.

Please take a few minutes to read this informational Blog from #coloradooptometricassociation THE 2020 BLOG The Sobering Risks of Skipping That Annual Eye Exam COA2020 January 4, 2021 Many people don’t realize that in addition to keeping your eyes healthy and addressing eye health challenges, optometrists can detect over 270 serious health conditions before symptoms ever occur. That’s because the eye is the only place in the body where a doctor can look at blood vessels and understand the health of an individual’s eyes and body. This deep look into a patient’s health is performed by optometrists in every annual comprehensive eye exam. If you’re avoiding this annual examination, then you’re missing out on a full picture of your health and an opportunity for early identification. The 270+ health conditions that eye doctors can detect include: certain cancers autoimmune diseases diabetes hypertension high cholesterol hormonal imbalances brain tumors many more conditions In 2014, the American Optometric Association performed a study that found optometrists had detected over 250,000 diabetes-related manifestations that led to a diabetes diagnosis in patients who were unaware of their health condition.1 “Nobody wants to have a health issue, but Colorado optometrists are equipped and can detect both eye-related and general health conditions before symptoms ever occur. That can give any patient a better outcome and management plan than if the condition went unidentified. Optometrists provide an essential opportunity for early identification that can lead to saving vision and saving lives,” says Dr. Tom Cruse, Board President for the Colorado Optometric Association. These conditions can only be detected by your eye doctor in a comprehensive eye exam and not in vision screenings or online exams. Colorado optometrists agree that there isn’t a replacement or hack to comprehensive eye exams. The great news is that the exam only takes about 30-60 minutes to get that detailed picture of your vision and health. Studies show that lack of symptoms, cost of eye care, lack of insurance and/or lack of transportation as the most common barriers to treatment in patients 40 years and older. Other individuals assume that nothing can be done to improve their vision, which is a bold misconception as new technology is introduced regularly. ‘No symptoms’ is not an excuse! Colorado doctors of optometry want to be very clear that one of the best times to have an exam is before symptoms become known. This means that if any eye health or general health issue is detected it can be possible to treat and/or manage the issue before irreversible damage occurs to the body or eyes. The American Optometric Association has noted, “58% of asymptomatic patients presenting for a routine comprehensive eye exam had either a change in ocular status or care-management plan, as compared to 77% of symptomatic routine eye exam patients.”2 Many eye diseases and health issues that an eye doctor can detect through a comprehensive eye exam are correctable or manageable with early detection. The financial impact and prominence of eye health issues can be reduced through early detection during an annual comprehensive exam. The sooner you know you have the health issue, the sooner you can address it and prevent progression of the condition. What Can I Expect at a Comprehensive Eye Exam? A comprehensive eye exam usually takes 30-60 minutes and is performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The exam covers 12 areas of observation and testing, whereas screenings only check one area: vision acuity. The following do NOT count as a comprehensive eye exam: Eye screenings are not comprehensive (including the eye screening at the DMV) Online eye exams are not comprehensive App-based vision tests are not comprehensive Comprehensive Eye Exams Include: Patient History The doctor or staff will collect information on your health, family, and vision history along with current medications and symptoms. They will clarify your chief concerns. Visual Acuity Testing Testing for your vision with and without correction or with glasses or contact lenses. Preliminary Tests Testing eye pressures, screening for side vision, color vision, stereo acuity, pupil reactions, eye teaming and tracking. Keratometry/Topography Measuring the shape of the cornea. Refraction Checking the power of the glasses needed. Eye Focusing, Eye Teaming, and Eye Movement Testing Looking at how the eyes work together during focusing and movement. Eye Health Evaluation Evaluating the health of the front of the eye and inside the eye. Supplemental testing Depending on the findings of your exam the doctor may order further testing. This could include, but is not limited to: digital imaging of the retina, visual field testing, OCT, meibomography, photodocumentation. This testing is used to further clarify the diagnosis and treatment plans for such disease as: glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye, visual efficiency issues or the need for contact lenses.

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We provide optos in addition to your Comprehensive Eye Exam. Our doctors will show you the results of your optomap and discuss any questions you may have. #optomap #glaucomaawareness #ComprehensiveEyeExam Optos January 15 at 3:01 PM · Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting more than 3 million people in the US alone. optomap enables eyecare professionals to discover, diagnose, document, and treat ocular pathology that may first present in the periphery, such as glaucoma. Results from published clinical studies suggest that optomap may play an essential role in the management of glaucoma. Read more here: www.optos.is/GlaucomaAwareness

Let's all start the New Year by taking care of ourselves. One way you can do this is to stop ignoring your eyes. We look forward to seeing you. #coloradooptometricassociation #ComprehensiveEyeExam

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I've always wondered how my cats see the world. This is a fun way to learn about our furry companions vision compared to ours. Click on Animal Eyes 20/20 below to check it out. #VSP #AnimalVision VSPDIRECT.COM Animal Eyes 20/20

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So thankful for our incredible staff and to all of you who are in healthcare.

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https://www.heart.org/en/around-the-aha/february-is-american-heart-month Did you know that many heart conditions can be detected during your annual eye exam? So, seeing our knowledgeable doctors of optometry could extend your life expectancy. Happy heart month! HEART.ORG U.S. commemorates 57th consecutive American Heart Month in February

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Visit our office for your annual comprehensive eye exam. No need to put it off, you wont have to wait for weeks to be seen. We have available openings as soon as next week. Call us today! #vision #eyeexam #optometrist #coloradooptometricassociation

Happy Valentines day everyone! We encourage you to take this opportunity to share some love with your friends, family or even the check out clerk at you local grocery store. This isn't just a special day for couples. Are you up for the challenge?

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We wanted to end this month of love with Gratitude! We are so grateful for our amazing patients who have and continue to support Third Avenue Eyecare. We are thankful for surgical masks to keep not only you safe when visiting our office, but our staff safe as well. Please share with us what you are grateful for... #gratitude #healthcareheroes

Third Avenue Eyecare is here to maintain and possibly improve your vision, so you can continue to enjoy life and to keep playing like no one is watching.

Why do eyeglasses need adjusting? There are a few reasons why eyeglasses work and feel better when they are adjusted properly. Our trained Opticians understand that eyeglasses will not fit a human head straight out of the box. When you purchase a new pair of prescription eyeglasses, the specific measurements and prescription depend on the proper placement of the lens in front of the eye. When glasses are crooked or not positioned properly, you may experience eye strain, headaches or blurred vision. It is not as simple as laying your glasses on a table and having the temples (arms) evenly touch the surface. There are many steps involved to ensure the lenses are properly positioned in front of your eyes. Your vision depends on the accurate placement of your lenses, which only a trained Optical professional can do. Then there is comfort. We all have had that pair of glasses or sunglasses that pinch our nose or hurt our ears. If glasses are too loose, they can continue to slide down your nose. This can be eliminated by having your eyewear adjusted to your unique anatomy. One size does NOT FIT ALL. Eyeglasses come out of alignment from hugs, falls and wear. Third Avenue Eyecare services their eyewear for as long as you want to wear them. Of course, some damage is unrepairable.

How many black dots can you spot? Look carefully at this image and count the black dots that you can see on the grid. You will notice that when you focus on a single dot, it turns white. The black dots appear around your area of focus, not within it. This is because the brain is affected by the dominance of the black squares and thinks that the dots must be negative. In fact, none of the dots are black, they are all white. This optical illusion is used sometimes in schools, to see how effectively children cope with focus and concentration skills in a learning environment. #opticalillusions

Office Closed Monday March 15th due to weather Due to the current weather, and with the safety of our patients and team our first concerns, our office will be closed Monday March 15th. If you were scheduled for an appointment, someone from our team will contact you to reschedule your appointment soon. We will be checking voicemail messages throughout the day, however if you have an emergency, please call our office emergency line at 720-600-4838 to speak with one of our providers. Safe travels! Third Avenue Eyecare

Important information on contact lens care and cleaning. This maybe a refresher for some, or new tips for others. Serious eye infections can occur from improper cleaning. Some products like Clear Care have very specific instructions which should be carefully followed. Please follow the instructions you were told by your eyecare provider. Feel free to contact us with specific questions. https://www.acuvue.com/wear-and-care/contact-lens-cleaning-and-care #contactlenscare #contactlenses #eyeinfection #acuvue ACUVUE.COM Caring for & Cleaning Your Contacts