Prioritize Your Eye Health This Healthy Vision Month
Your vision plays a crucial role in your daily life. Yet, many eye conditions develop silently, only becoming noticeable when they affect your sight. A comprehensive eye exam can detect potential problems early, helping to preserve your vision for years to come.
Why Regular Eye Exams Matter
- Early Detection Saves Vision – Many eye diseases, like glaucoma and macular degeneration, have no early symptoms. Routine exams catch issues before they lead to permanent damage.
- Your Eyes Reflect Your Overall Health – Conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and even some neurological disorders can be detected through an eye exam.
- Prevention is Key – Proper UV protection, a balanced diet, and managing screen time all contribute to long-term eye health.
How to Maintain Healthy Vision
- Get an eye exam at least once a year.
- Protect your eyes from UV rays with high-quality sunglasses.
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule when using screens to reduce eye strain.
- Eat a diet rich in leafy greens, omega-3s, and antioxidants to support eye health.
Taking care of your vision starts with regular check-ups. Whether you’re experiencing changes in your eyesight or simply due for an exam, Pikes Peak Eye Care is here to help.
About Us
Our Eye Care ClinicWelcome to Pikes Peak Eye Care! Our team of eye doctors and eye care staff are here to care for all of your vision needs. We handle everything from adult and children's eye exams and hard-to-fit contact lenses, to eye emergencies, treatment of eye diseases and co-management of eye surgery such as LASIK. Great Vision, Advice, Technology and FitBy staying current with the latest developments in eye care, prescription lenses and advances in contact lens technology our vision center can provide you with the best vision, advice and fit today—and in the years to come. We take pride... Show More
Our Eye Care Clinic
Welcome to Pikes Peak Eye Care! Our team of eye doctors and eye care staff are here to care for all of your vision needs. We handle everything from adult and children's eye exams and hard-to-fit contact lenses, to eye emergencies, treatment of eye diseases and co-management of eye surgery such as LASIK.
Great Vision, Advice, Technology and Fit
By staying current with the latest developments in eye care, prescription lenses and advances in contact lens technology our vision center can provide you with the best vision, advice and fit today—and in the years to come. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our patients, which is why we take the time to get to know you, your vision requirements and your lifestyle needs. Contact our Colorado Springs eye care clinic today to find out how we can help.
Location & Hours
- tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
- saturday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- sunday Closed
- monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Dr. Jason M. Jost, O.D.
Dr. Jost graduated from Dickinson State University with a Major in Biology in 2001. He later went on to graduate from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in 2005. He moved to Colorado because of its beautiful weather, scenery, and wonderful people.
Dr. Jost practices Primary Eye Care and specializes in the fitting of specialty contact lenses for Keratoconus, Pellucid Marginal Degeneration, Irregular shaped corneas, and Post operative corneas. He also focuses on the treatment and management of ocular diseases such as: Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Age Related Macular Degeneration, and Cataracts.
Dr. Jost grew up in Dickinson North Dakota where he played baseball and golf for Dickinson State University. He is an outdoor enthusiast and sports fan. He likes to spend his free time golfing, hiking, camping, and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.
Dr. Kristen Worthen, O. D.
Dr. Kristen Worthen graduated with a degree in chemistry from Cameron University in Lawton/Ft. Sill Oklahoma. She attended optometry school at Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry, which is dedicated to meeting the eye care needs of the Cherokee Nation. She gained experience with cataract and refractive (LASIK) surgery co-management at a surgery center in Oklahoma City. Most recently, Dr. Worthen worked at a multi-location practice in the Denver metro area. She enjoys skiing, hiking, and enjoying the great Colorado outdoors. Dr. Worthen’s clinical interests include dry eye management, contact lenses, red-eye treatments, diabetic eye disease, and cataract management, as well as macular degeneration and glaucoma treatments.
Medical and Vision Insurance plans
Have another plan? Benefit questions? Paying out of pocket?
Call us at (719) 632-1587, We are happy to help.
