Pueblo Montebello Office
(Northside Office)

27 Montebello Road
Pueblo, CO 81001

Office Hours:

How To Reach Us:
Phone: (719) 545-1530
Toll Free: 1-800-934-3937
Fax: (719) 545-2899

Administrator - David Aldag
Assistant Administrator -
Bernadette Ellingwood
Patient Accounts Manager -
Jan Sheets
Optical Manager -
Jim Masser

Contact Info.
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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Refractive Errors


What are Refractive Errors?

In refractive errors, the shape of the eye prevents light from focusing on the retina. The length of the eyeball (longer or shorter), changes in the shape of the cornea, or aging of the lens can cause refractive errors. There are different types of refractive errors, but the most common are Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism and Presbyopia.

What is a Refraction?


What is Myopia?

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where close objects appear clearly, but distant objects appear blurry. Some of the signs and symptoms of myopia include:

Difficulty seeing distant objects, such as highway signs


What is Hyperopia?

Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly than objects that are near. Hyperopia develops in eyes that focus images behind the retina instead of on the retina, which can result in blurred vision. This occurs when the eyeball is too short, which prevents incoming light from focusing directly on the retina. Hyperopia can affect both children and adults. It affects about 5 to 10 percent of Americans. Common signs and symptoms of hyperopia include:

Blurry vision, especially for close objects





What is Astigmatism?


Difficulty driving at night
Distorted or blurred vision at all distances


What is Presbyopia?


How does Presbyopia occur?


When you are younger, the lens of the eye is soft and flexible, allowing the tiny muscles inside the eye to easily reshape the lens to focus on close and distant objects. Anyone over the age of 35 can develop presbyopia. Everyone experiences some loss of focusing power for near objects as they age, but some will notice this more than others. Common signs and symptoms of presbyopia are:

Hard time reading small print
Having to hold reading material farther than arm's distance
Problems seeing objects that are close to you



Myopia, presbyopia and astigmatism can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. The simplest means of correcting presbyopia is eyeglasses. Eyeglasses for presbyopia have higher focusing power in the lower portion of the lens. This allows you to read through the lower portion of the lens and see properly at distant through the upper portion of the lens. It is also possible to purchase reading eyeglasses. These types of glasses do not require a prescription and can help with reading vision.




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