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About Us

Eye Doctor Brighton CO

We are pleased to welcome you to Brighton Eye Associates, located in beautiful Brighton CO. Our Optometrists: Dr. Yessica Canas and Dr. Natalie Nell, along with the entire Brighton Eye Associates staff, are committed to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of each and every patient. We welcome individuals of all ages and want to be your Brighton CO eye doctor.

Brighton Eye Associates

Dedication to Excellence in Eye Care

Brighton Eye Associates offers comprehensive eye care, ocular disease management, and personalized contact lens services. Since 1959, our clinic remains dedicated to providing quality care to Brighton and surrounding communities. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain excellent vision and ocular health.

Dr. Yessica Canas is a Brighton native and worked as a Technician at Brighton Eye Associates before pursuing her degree in Optometry. Dr Natalie Nell, originally from Oklahoma, is a new member of the community since finishing her studies in California. Our Doctors are passionate about providing individualized care to each patient, with exams offered in both Spanish and English.

We invite you to visit our eye care experts for a full range of services, including comprehensive eye examinations, emergency eye care, contact lens evaluations, treatment of dry eyes, and the diagnosis and management of conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. At Brighton Eye Associates, we are committed to providing the thoughtful, personalized care you and your family deserve.

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New Patients

We know that you have a choice when it comes to your eye care in Brighton CO. We pledge to do our best to accommodate your busy schedule by finding appointment times that meet your needs.

We pride ourselves by using the most up-to-date technology and treatments available.

We accept most major vision plans which have the option of out-of-network benefits. We are out of network providers on vision care plans.
Se habla Español!
Centrally located in Brighton at the northeast corner of 10th and Bridge Streets, across the street from the 7-11 convenience store.
New patients accepted. Our patients come from Brighton, Fort Lupton, Reunion, Commerce City, Dacono, Firestone, Frederick, Henderson, Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie, Thornton, and beyond.
Available for emergency after hours eye care.

Conditions we help:

Refractive Error - Your glasses and contact lens prescription is a custom formula made for you to correct any farsightedness, nearsightedness, or astigmatism.
Dry Eye Disease - As a multifactorial disease, your provider will assess your signs and symptoms of dry eye disease and recommend a treatment plan for you to target the root cause of dysfunction to improve the quality of vision and ocular surface health.
Glaucoma - Glaucoma is the slow, progressive loss of peripheral vision attributable to family history, ocular anatomy, and high intraocular pressure. Your provider will identify risk factors and, if indicated, recommend further glaucoma testing to reduce the risk of unexpected or undetected vision loss.
Macular Degeneration - Macular degeneration is the progressive loss of central vision. During a comprehensive exam, your provider will assess the health of your macula and retina and may recommend supplements or refer you for further treatment with an Ophthalmologist.
Foreign Bodies - A foreign body in the eye should be assessed and removed by an eye care specialist as soon as possible. Your eyes will be numbed during the procedure to keep you comfortable.
Retinal detachment detection - Sudden onset of flashes of light and/or floaters warrants a dilated eye exam to rule out any retinal holes, tears, or detachments. These conditions should be identified and treated in a timely manner to prevent permanent vision loss.
Keratoconus - Keratoconus is the progressive thinning and steepening of the cornea, resulting in poor vision and weakened corneal health. Your provider will screen for this condition during a comprehensive eye examination. Patients with keratoconus who are unable to achieve satisfactory vision in glasses may benefit from a specialty contact lens fitting.
Myopia Control - There are early intervention techniques available when a child’s prescription is progressing year after year. Your provider will discuss the options available to limit myopia progression.

Our eye care services include:

Comprehensive Eye Exams - During a comprehensive eye exam, the technicians and doctor will conduct a series of tests to collect data about the health and function of your eyes, including visual acuity, visual field, refraction, slit lamp, eye pressure, retinal photography, and ophthalmoscopy.
Contact Lenses - Contact lenses grant many patients freedom from glasses with single vision or multifocal contact lenses for viewing at multiple distances.
Ocular Emergencies - Whether you wake up with a red eye or notice slow changes to your vision, we are here to help. We can assist with emergency eye problems like eye or eyelid infections, foreign objects in the eye, punctures or scrapes of the eye or eyelid, chemical exposure, sudden vision changes, or sudden onset of floaters or flashes of light.
Children’s Eye Care - Ocular health assessment and correction of vision at a young age is important for proper eye development. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends an eye exam for all children at each milestone of life, 6-12 months old, three years old, at the start of 1st grade, and every one to two years until age 18.
Specialty Contact Lenses - Our providers are skilled at fitting common soft contact lenses as well as specialty rigid gas permeable lenses for individuals with ocular surface disease, keratoconus, or corneal ectasia.
Diabetic Eye Exams - Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes can lead to changes in vision or retinal health. It is recommended that individuals with diabetes have an annual eye evaluation.
Foreign Body Removal - Our providers are trained to remove ocular foreign bodies using specialty medical tools and to support proper healing.
Ocular Disease Testing & Treatment - Our providers can diagnose and manage ocular diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and dry eye disease.
Stylish Frame Fitting - We offer a full service optical to help you find a frame that makes you look and feel your best! Our trained opticians use custom measurements and adjustments to ensure your glasses are comfortable for all day wear

Why Our Approach Is Different?

Our goal is to provide outstanding, comprehensive care to each and every patient. We allow time during appointments to review retinal photos, discuss treatment options, and personalize care for each individual.

We are passionate about fostering a positive doctor-patient relationship.

Why do I need a yearly eye exam if I don’t have anything wrong?

Annual eye exams can lead to earlier detection of sight-threatening conditions and systemic diseases. This is why many eye care providers recommend an annual eye exam for all individuals, even with 20/20 vision. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends an eye exam at least every two years for ages 18-60 years and annual eye exams for seniors 61 years and older.

For children, the AOA recommends an eye exam for all children at each milestone of life, 6-12 months old, three to five years old, at the start of 1st grade, and at least every two years until age 18.

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Mission Statement

Brighton Eye Associates strives to be a place our patients trust, value, and are proud to recommend to their family and friends.

At Brighton Eye Associates, our mission is to provide exceptional eye care in a respectful and welcoming environment, treating every patient as we would a member of our own family. We are committed to personalized, high-quality care that combines professional expertise, advanced technology, and genuine concern for each patient’s individual needs and time. Our patients’ eye health and satisfaction are always our highest priorities, and we strive to make every visit pleasant, comfortable, and meaningful. Our goal is to help our patients enjoy healthy vision for a lifetime while earning their trust and building lasting relationships that make Brighton Eye Associates a practice they are proud to recommend to their family and friends.

Getting the most out of your visit with your eye doctor:

Eye care plays an important role in maintaining your overall health. A comprehensive eye examination can detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, high blood pressure, and diabetes. While we specialize in vision correction, our care goes far beyond prescribing glasses or contact lenses. We evaluate the health of your eyes from front to back—from the cornea to the optic nerve and retina—providing a full-scope approach to your eye health and wellness.

During your comprehensive eye examination, we take the time to educate you about your eye health, review the photograph of your retina with you, and explain any changes in your vision. If you are looking for a trusted Doctor of Optometry, we invite you to schedule an examination with our office. We will take the time to understand your vision goals, answer your questions, and discuss ways to keep your eyes healthy for years to come.