The majority of patients that we see in our Broomfield clinic have vision or medical insurance that covers their examinations. For those of you that are fortunate enough to have insurance, allow me to help you think about your healthcare dollars in a different light. Here is an example: Let’s say that your co-pay for […]
During the past year I have enjoyed the opportunity to work more closely with an amazing charity, Optometry Giving Sight. Through my affiliation with Vision Source, I was selected to participate in a mentorship training program for optometrists in Tanzania. If are a patient at my office, you have undoubtedly heard me speak passionately about […]
I love living in a small town. Actually, Broomfield is not a small town but rather a big town/city with a small town feel. So many of my patients are like family to me. The relationships I form with each patient is an important one. We are connected. That being said, I am not so […]
How can it be? If my eyes water, how can you tell me they are dry? I hear this question day after day in my clinic and believe it or not, it CAN be true. Your eye produces several types of tears. It produces your basal tear secretion which is facilitated by your blink. Everytime […]
Pro’s for wearing daily disposable contacts: fresh, clean lens every day; no hassle or cost of cleaning/storage solutions; super easy for traveling; lower risk of infection with swimming and other activities; greater flexibility for occasional wear.
Inspired by a Sunday evening making homemade salsa, here’s a link explaining the age-old question: Why do onions make us cry? http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryfaqs/f/onionscry.htm
Upon moving here to “God’s Country” last July, my wife and I completely invested ourselves in all of the wonderful opportunities for local, fresh food. Most of our produce comes from a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture – ask me about it!), our milk is delivered from a local dairy, eggs are from our neighbor across […]
Dr. Murphy: A few months ago, I was preparing to deliver a lecture/educational seminar to a group of residents at a nursing home. I stood in the hallway reading over my notes. I was dressed in a suit with a stick on name badge that said my name and below it, Optometrist. I was waiting […]
I’m sure I could have used a safer title for my maiden post – we’re talking about itchy EYES here, folks! As I was driving with my wife and two boys the other day, Cindy pointed out that bits of green were starting to appear on the fields that we passed. This, along with my […]
Dr Murphy: I truly do love being a healthcare provider. Being an eye care provider allows me to literally see into the windows of the body. While your annual wellness visit may seem to be focused on the comfort of your contact lenses, the recent change in your vision, the dryness you feel after working on […]