Eyecare Specialties Craig

03/28/2026

We just received another great review on Google:

03/24/2026

7 Easy Tips for Getting a Great Eye Exam

The eye holds a unique place in medicine. Your eye doctor can see almost every part of your eye from an exterior view. Other than your skin, almost every other part of your body cannot be fully examined without either entering the body (with a...

03/23/2026

Happy World Optometry Day 👁️

Today we celebrate the impact of optometry—and the role it plays in protecting, restoring, and enhancing vision at every stage of life.

At Eyecare Specialties, our doctors are committed to delivering the highest level of care—from comprehensive eye exams to specialized services like dry eye treatment and vision therapy.

We don’t just follow the standard of care—we strive to lead it.

Thank you to our patients and community for trusting us with your eye health.

03/23/2026

Dr. Eckroth was proud to represent the Yampa Valley on Capitol Hill last week—advocating for the future of eye care and the protection of our patients.

Alongside optometry leaders from across the country, discussions focused on four key priorities:
• Addressing Vision Benefit Middlemen (VBMs) and the barriers they create to care
• Expanding access to vision care for veterans
• Protecting seniors’ access to essential eye care services
• Improving the safety and reliability of prescription verification systems

One of the biggest conversations? Vision Benefit Middlemen.
These third-party plans often increase costs, limit patient choice, and interfere with the doctor-patient relationship—making it harder for patients to receive the care they truly need.

Dr. Eckroth is committed to advocating not just in our office—but at a national level—to ensure our patients always have access to high-quality, transparent, and patient-first care.

From Craig to Capitol Hill—we’re proud to be your voice.

03/03/2026

Finding a Wrinkle in Your Eye

A wrinkle on the retina -- which is also known as an epiretinal membrane or a macular pucker -- is a thin, translucent tissue that develops on the surface of the retina.The retina is the inner layer that lines the inside of the back of the...

02/24/2026

Bilberry and Macular Degeneration

Is bilberry a wonder supplement for your macular degeneration?The jury is still out on that question. There is some supportive experimental data but no well-done human studies that show significant benefit.What you shouldn’t do is pass up taking...

02/19/2026

Eyesight isn’t the same as vision. 👁️

Dr. Vides explains the difference — and how our expertise in vision therapy helps when vision problems arise.

At Eyecare Specialties, we don’t just help you see clearly. We help your visual system work the way it should.

📞 Schedule your comprehensive examination today!

02/17/2026

How to Make Your Red Eyes Redder

Is it safe to use "Redness Relief" eye drops regularly?The short answer is NO.Here’s the slightly longer answer.There are several eye “Redness Relief” products on the over-the-counter market, such as those made by Visine, Clear Eyes, and Bausch &...

02/16/2026

Think you see just fine? 👁️
Dr. Eckroth shares why an annual eye exam is still a must — even if you don’t wear glasses.

Prevention > Problems. Always.