Comprehensive Eye Exams in Thornton

Comprehensive Eye Exams

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Your Vision. Your Future.

Is your child having a hard time seeing the board in class?

Do you struggle to read fine-print in books and menus?

Regular comprehensive eye exams involve a series of tests that enable your Thornton eye doctor to check your eye health and vision. This type of eye exam can only be performed by an eye doctor, and shouldn’t be confused with the vision screenings given in schools or other non-professional settings.

Having regular comprehensive eye exams is crucial when it comes to protecting your eyes from sight-threatening diseases, and ensuring that your optical prescription is up-to-date.

A comprehensive eye exam can also reveal signs of a general health condition like diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol.

Contact our eye care clinic today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam today!

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Why Is It Important to Get Your Eyes Tested Regularly?

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Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of maintaining great vision and eye health for the entire family.

During your eye exam, your eye doctor will check for any refractive errors or visual skill deficiencies that may hinder development or learning, and diagnose, manage, and treat eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration that can cause severe vision loss in adults.

Many of these sight-robbing conditions show little to no symptoms until they’ve already caused learning difficulties, significant damage to the eye, and/or irreversible vision loss. Routine eye exams ensure early diagnosis and treatment of these and other conditions.


What to Expect From Your Eye Exam

  • Glasses/contact lens prescription updates

    We'll provide you with an updated prescription so that you can see clearly. Some people require a new prescription every year, whereas others only need a new prescription every 2-3 years.

  • Evaluating your child’s vision for learning

    Conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, and visual skill deficiencies such as convergence insufficiency can negatively impact your child’s learning.

  • Diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases

    Eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy may show no symptoms until it’s too late. The earlier the treatment, the more effective the outcome.

  • Rule out signs of systemic diseases

    Common systemic diseases such as diabetes and stroke can first be detected in the eyes as part of a comprehensive eye exam.


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Our optometry practice in Thornton

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Hours
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • VSP
  • Spectera
Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 31, 2023
Just very friendly awesome staff and service
- Mar. 28, 2023
Excellent service
- Mar. 25, 2023
This is one of the best experiences I’ve had for an eye exam. Front office staff was super friendl... y, as well as the physician. She took the time to explain all the findings of the exams, and to make sure I was comfortable with the plan moving forward. Recommend 100%.
- Mar. 23, 2023
I love this place. The staff is exceptional. I haven't been here for a few years and the doctor stil... l remembered me and where I worked and little things about my life. The front of house staff is so so friendly and ran around forever with me to find my perfect pair of glasses. They were real and got me my best deal. Big thumbs up
- Mar. 01, 2023
Kindly staff interactions made my day. I so appreciate all the kindness and professional informatio... n and advice given. Thank you!
- Feb. 21, 2023
went in last year- was so impressed- dr hieb relates with me --- the staff could not have been mo... re helpful! so i went again willlingly this year! they have great equipmnt- no drops --- soooo friendly -- great choices of eye wear i reccomend them for entire family
- Feb. 17, 2023
A positive atmosphere with friendly people.
- Feb. 14, 2023
Great experience at Eyecare Specialties of Colorado. Dr Stacey Hieb was very thorough with my exam a... nd my prescription is spot on. She even found the perfect frames for me, which was a first. The staff was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable and a joy to interact with. I highly recommend the Thornton office.
- Feb. 10, 2023
Amazing service and professional! Cindy is fantastic and we go out of our way to go to this locatio... n even with several places closer to us. Highly recommend!
- Feb. 05, 2023
Best eye care I have received
- Jan. 19, 2023
The staff is amazing! My 9 year old son was nervous about his first exam but they were all wonderful... and helped calm his nerves. I've been going there for years and would definitely recommend this office!
- Jan. 17, 2023
I would 100% recommend this place. The doctor and all their staff are super friendly and are very k... nowledgeable!
- Jan. 15, 2023
Such a great experience!
- Jan. 09, 2023
Great experience.
- Jan. 01, 2023
So very clean, and a very welcoming staff. I was greeted with smiles and felt valued instead of brus... hed off while checking in. The doctor was kind and she really cared about my eye concerns. I found my new eye doctor!!!
- Dec. 30, 2022
I was treated VERY kindly and the appointment was MORE than I expected. Dr Hieb made me feel like a... MILLION bucks! She was very sweet, friendly and funny. The staff went out of their way to make sure that my insurance was appropriately billed for me to get my maximum benefits! We have already scheduled another appointment for my husband! Thank you all so much for making this experience a GREAT one!
- Dec. 27, 2022
Great customer service and very knowledgeable. They are using the latest and greatest technologies t... o diagnose your eyes. I’ve been coming here for over 15 years.
- Dec. 12, 2022
Wonderful staff and experience to be apart of. Thank you all so much.
- Dec. 12, 2022
EyeCare Specialists at Mission Trace in Thornton,CO are fantastic people who really care about their... patients. I love Dr. Hieb is the best eye doctor in Colorado!
- Dec. 09, 2022
I’ve been going here since I was 14 years old and I’m now 20, and I still love going here for my... eyes. Always welcoming, very polite staff. I’ve never had a problem with scheduling or getting my glasses from them.

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Comprehensive Eye Exams FAQs

Is a comprehensive eye exam the same as a vision screening?

No. Vision screenings like the one performed for children in school or at optical-only stores only check for 20/20 vision. They do not check for the presence of sight-threatening eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts. They also do not check for visual skill deficiencies such as problems with visual tracking or processing. Comprehensive eye exams are more thorough and use advanced equipment to evaluate your vision and eye health.

How often should I get an eye exam?

Eye doctors usually recommend that you come in for a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. This ensures that your glasses or contact lens prescription stays up to date and that signs and symptoms of developing eye conditions are caught early before they cause lasting damage.

When should I bring my child in for their first comprehensive eye exam?

A child’s first eye exam should take place at age 6 months. It’s important not to delay eye exams for young infants and children as some early eye problems can affect vision for life. Detecting vision problems early can keep a minor issue from becoming something serious (and more challenging to treat).

Want to get your children off to a good start in life? Visit EyeCare Specialties of Colorado - Thornton for an eye exam today!


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