Many eye diseases develop gradually and require consistent monitoring to protect long-term vision. Bettner Vision provides structured ocular disease management for patients in North Colorado Springs, offering detailed evaluations, clear explanations, and coordinated care when treatment or surgery is needed.
Manage eye diseases before they get worse
What We Look for During a Medical Eye Evaluation
Ocular disease management begins with a comprehensive assessment of the eye's internal and external structures. During your evaluation, we review the optic nerve, retina, macula, cornea, and eyelids to identify early signs of disease or changes over time.
Your doctor explains findings in straightforward language and outlines next steps, which may include monitoring, medical treatment prescribed by your eye care provider or physician, or referral to a specialist when appropriate. This approach ensures you understand both your diagnosis and your ongoing plan.
Conditions We Monitor at Bettner Vision
Bettner Vision provides ongoing care for many common medical eye concerns, including:
- Glaucoma and patients at increased risk
- Diabetic eye disease, including routine diabetic eye evaluations
- Macular changes, including age-related concerns
- Dry eye and ocular surface disease
When changes are identified, we discuss how often you should return, which symptoms to watch for, and how your overall health may affect your eye condition.
Cataract & Refractive Surgery Co-Management
When cataract surgery or refractive surgery is recommended, Bettner Vision partners with local surgeons to provide pre-operative evaluations and post-operative follow-up care. Before surgery, we assess your eye health and verify prescription needs. After surgery, we monitor healing, answer your questions, and help maintain continuity in your long-term care.
Our team stays in communication with your surgeon throughout the process so both offices have a complete picture of your progress and ongoing needs.
When to Schedule a Medical Eye Exam
You may benefit from an ocular disease evaluation if you:
- Have been diagnosed with glaucoma, diabetes, or macular changes
- Notice new distortion, persistent blur, or changes in night vision
- Have a family history of eye disease
- Have not had a medical eye evaluation in more than a year
If you experience sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, or a significant new symptom, call Bettner Vision. If you cannot reach the office and believe you may be experiencing an eye emergency, seek immediate care at an emergency room or urgent care center.
Long-Term Support for Eye Health in Colorado Springs
Ocular conditions often require ongoing attention rather than one-time treatment. Bettner Vision provides stable, medically focused care for patients throughout North Colorado Springs, helping you understand your diagnosis, track changes over time, and make informed decisions about your long-term visual health.