Technology & Services

BlephEx® is a painless in-office procedure performed by your eye care professional. A revolutionary new patented BlephEx® hand piece is used to very precisely and carefully spin a medical grade micro-sponge along the edge of your eyelids and lashes, removing scurf and debris, and exfoliating your eyelids. The patented micro-sponge is disposable and for optimal cleaning and exfoliating, a fresh clean one is used for each individual eyelid. The eyes are rinsed well afterwards. The procedure lasts 6-8 minutes. Most patients report simply a tickling sensation. A numbing drop is usually placed in each eye prior to treatment for increased comfort. After the procedure, the patient is given instructions on how to maintain their clean eyelids with regular nightly lid hygiene. Since home treatments are only semi-effective, the procedure is typically repeated at 4-6 month intervals.

LashCam® by BlephEx® allows Dr. Munson to clearly see the biofilm buildup on your eyelashes and eyelids to assess the degree of inflammation and blepharitis you’re experiencing. These photos give her valuable information to build your personalized treatment plan, providing preventative and early intervention for blepharitis.

LipiView® II Ocular Surface Interferometer with Dynamic Meibomian Imaging™ (DMI) measures lipid layer thickness (LLT) with nanometer accuracy, captures blink dynamics, and images meibomian gland structure. The LipiView II Interferometer features patented technology that provides a sophisticated assessment of factors that contribute to dry eye. Compelling visuals and video captures provide a unique opportunity to educate patients about their personal ocular health.

LipiFlow® is a therapeutic treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction. By combining heat with a therapeutic pulsation to the eyelids, LipiFlow® removes blockages and helps your meibomian glands properly function and produce needed oils. The result? Healthy tear film and dry eye relief.

Neurolens® uses their SightSync® device to measure any eye misalignment that may be causing chronic headaches, eye strain, dry eyes, or even neck stiffness. With this information,  your very own Custom Compensation Curve is produced to relieve the symptoms of digital vision syndrome and Trigeminal dysphoria.

Eye lid lesions are pretty common but they can cause discomfort. At Fort Collins Family Eye Care, we can help with our lesion removal services! Click below to schedule an appointment or learn more.

Some types of dry eye disease occur when your eyes do not produce enough tears or poor-quality tears are produced. It is essential to gather a sample of tears from each eye using the TearLab device to measure osmolarity (the saltiness of your tears). As osmolarity in your tears increases, ocular surface cells become damaged. Once a diagnosis is made, the earliest form of preventative care will be discussed with Dr. Munson and the Wellness team. Additional inflammatory markers specific to systemic diseases and allergy testing will be analyzed and measured with this technology.

Our HD Analyzer™ allows Dr. Munson to objectively determine whether your tear film or lens are contributing to a loss of vision quality. This can help determine if the best treatment option for you right now is Lasik, cataract surgery, or dry eye care.

The ICare® Tonometer measures your intraocular pressure quickly and painlessly. This measurement allows Dr. Munson to evaluate your risk of glaucoma and provide early intervention if necessary. We measure your eye pressure at every exam to monitor your complete eye health and provide the most comprehensive preventative care possible.

Our Oculus Topographer allows Dr. Munson to get a detailed physical picture of the structures in the front of the eye, including the Meibomian glands, which allows her to diagnose complex diseases such as Dry Eye Disease.

Our Digital Retinal Cameras take pictures of the back of your eyes and allow Dr. Munson to detect changes in the retina. This preventative technology can help early treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans your eyes and takes images of your retina that allow Dr. Munson to see the tissue in your eyes clearly, in order to diagnose and evaluate retinal diseases like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Diopsys® NOVA™ technology allows us to do electroretinography (ERG) and measure visual evoked potential (VEP). Fort Collins Family Eye Care is currently only one of two offices in the state of Colorado offering this technology. This technology allows us to recognize disease and other changes at the cellular level.