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Why Does Bono Always Wear His Signature Shades?

Ask our optometrist in Commerce City how Do Sunglasses Help People With Glaucoma?

Ever wonder why rock superstar Bono wears sunglasses, even when indoors? It’s not due to his “look”, but rather is related to managing his glaucoma.

Ever wonder why Bono always wears shades, even when indoors? U2’s frontman doesn’t wear sunglasses simply as part of his image. Bono has had glaucoma, a build-up of pressure in the eyeball, which can damage the optic nerve and potentially lead to blindness if untreated—for over two decades now.

The real reason he wears his trademark shades is due to this progressive, sight-robbing eye disease, to protect his sensitive eyes from light and glare.

How Do Sunglasses Help People With Glaucoma?

People with glaucoma experience sensitivity to light (or photophobia) and glare, among other symptoms. When the sun is strong, those with this condition will be more affected by glare emanating from a variety of surfaces, like water, snow, sand or pavement, than the average person. Furthermore, certain glaucoma medications constrict the pupils, which can further contribute to acute sensitivity to glare and light, as well as redness and irritation.

That’s why people with glaucoma — and lots of people without glaucoma — feel best wearing sunglasses when outdoors on a sunny day, in a bright indoor space, or while driving in the early evening.

Here’s How You Can Protect Your Eyes

By wearing sunglasses that offer 100% UV protection, you can reduce your risk of developing sight robbing diseases, like cataracts and macular degeneration, and reduce glaucoma symptoms. Polarized lenses, in particular, can help with glare. With yearly comprehensive eye exams, early diagnosis and consistent treatment, you can prevent vision deterioration from glaucoma or similar sight-threatening eye diseases. Contact North Range Eye Care in Commerce City to book your eye doctor’s appointment today.

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Can glaucoma be cured?

While there is currently no cure for glaucoma, there are many effective treatment options available. Treatments that can help stop or slow the progression of glaucoma include eye drops, oral medications, as well as laser and surgical procedures.

How can glaucoma vision loss be prevented?

The best way to avoid glaucoma-related eyesight deterioration is to undergo regular eye exams, as glaucoma can be detected and treated even in its early stages, which can prevent significant vision loss or blindness. That’s why routine eye exams that include glaucoma testing are so important.

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Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision – many of which do not have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contacts.

Our Commerce City optometrists take the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.

So if you’re looking for eye doctors and eye care near you in the Commerce City area, look no further than North Range Eye Care!

Expert Optometrist: Dr. David Hite

Dr. Hite was born in Boston and grew up in Provo, Utah. He graduated Cum Laude from Brigham Young University in 2009 with a degree in Exercise Science. His interest in pursuing Optometry was developed as a child. He watched his grandmother, who lived with the family, suffer the effects of end stage Macular Degeneration. Her frustrations with life changing vision loss resonated with him. He decided to pursue a career that could help others maintain the best vision possible. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Southern College of Optometry in 2013. He has worked in the Optometry field since 2007,...

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Expert Optometrist: Dr. Alessandra Roa

Dr. Alessandra Roa, O.D. started her education by obtaining a Batchelor’s degree in Health and Human Physiology from the University of Iowa. Afterward, she excelled academically and received her Doctorate in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry. She then completed an Ocular Disease Residency at the Illinois College of Optometry. During her education, she received specialized experience in specialty contact lenses, ocular disease, a Veteran’s Affairs hospital, and ocular urgent care triage and management. While in Optometry school, Dr. Roa was an active member in the SVOSH service club, an organization dedicated to international vision mission trips. She’s also...