From sudden red eye and eye injuries to long-term management of glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, we provide medical eye care you can count on. Our medical eye team is here to help you protect your vision and address eye health concerns quickly and thoroughly.
Medical Eye Care in Littleton
Urgent Eye Care, Same Day When Possible
We treat eye infections, pink eye, corneal abrasions, foreign bodies, and sudden vision changes. If you are unsure whether your concern warrants a visit, call us, and we will help you decide.
We always prefer to see you sooner rather than later when something does not feel right. A quick call can put your mind at ease or get you the care you need the same day. For patients who need routine preventive care alongside acute care, our comprehensive eye exams include early detection of glaucoma, macular disease, and more.
Eye Conditions We Treat
Urgent Eye Problems:
- Bacterial and viral eye infections, including pink eye
- Corneal abrasions
- Foreign body in the eye
- Styes and chalazia
- Chemical splash injuries
- Sudden red eye
- Flashes and floaters, evaluated same day
Ongoing Eye Conditions
Ongoing Eye Conditions:
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic eye disease
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Dry eye disease
Our team can also help review your vision plan benefits before treatment.
Imaging That Finds What the Eye Chart Misses
- OCT (optical coherence tomography) for retinal layers and optic nerve.
- Wide-field retinal imaging to detect changes in the peripheral retina.
- Corneal topography for mapping the corneal surface.
- Visual field testing for glaucoma monitoring.
Managing Chronic Eye Disease Over Time
Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration all require regular monitoring because they can progress without obvious symptoms. Detecting changes early often gives us more opportunities to slow vision loss before symptoms become noticeable.
We schedule follow-up visits based on how stable the disease is and adjust treatment when imaging shows a change. You will always know what we are watching and why. We also provide pre- and post-operative care
What a Medical Eye Visit Involves
- Review of symptoms and health history
- Visual acuity and eye pressure check
- Slit-lamp exam of the front and back of the eye
- Imaging as needed (OCT, retinal photo, visual field)
- Diagnosis and treatment plan
- Referral to a specialist when surgery or advanced intervention is needed
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, yes. Call us when we open and we will do our best to fit you in that day. Eye infections and injuries are a priority.
A routine eye exam covers your prescription and overall eye health. A medical eye visit focuses on a specific problem, such as an infection, injury, or ongoing disease like glaucoma. Medical insurance often covers the medical visit.
Yes. We manage glaucoma with eye drops, monitoring visits, and imaging. If laser or surgical treatment becomes necessary, we refer to an ophthalmologist and co-manage your care.
The American Diabetes Association recommends a dilated exam at least once a year for people with diabetes. We may recommend more frequent visits if we see early changes on imaging.
Do not rub it. Rinse with clean water for a few minutes and then call us. Most foreign bodies can be removed in the office the same day.
Get the Eye Care You Need in Littleton
At Active Eyes, your Littleton optometrist team handles urgent eye concerns and ongoing medical eye conditions under one roof. We serve patients in Littleton and the nearby foothill communities. Find our office hours and location so you know exactly where to come when you need us.