Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Optometrists in Lakewood, CO
Since 1986, we have provided comprehensive eye care services in a comfortable, patient-focused environment. Our practice, established in Lakewood since 2002, continues the legacy of Dr. Ben T. Matoba, who founded the original Denver practice in 1947. Our team of experienced optometrists specializes in medical eye care, utilizing advanced diagnostic technology to address conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal disorders. We employ a collaborative approach for patients with complex needs, offering urgent care services and specialized treatments including amniotic membrane implantation.Our expertise extends to contact lens fittings, low vision management, and pediatric assessments through the InfantSee program. With decades of combined experience, we maintain affiliations with leading optometric associations while prioritizing personalized care for patients from infancy to advanced age.
Services
Medical Eye Exams
Contact Lens Services
Urgent Eye Care
Optical Dispensary
Low Vision Evaluation
Traumatic Brain Injury Management
Infant Eye Assessments
Corneal Injury Treatment
Glaucoma Management
Macular Degeneration Care
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of experience in comprehensive optometric care
- Our team approach addresses complex eye conditions through specialized expertise
- We provide 24/7 urgent eye care services with on-call emergency support
- Our practice utilizes advanced diagnostic technology for precise treatment
- We accept major insurance plans and offer specialized pediatric assessments
Services
Medical Eye Exams
Our comprehensive medical eye exams detect and manage conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease using advanced diagnostic technology. We provide pre- and post-surgical co-management for cataract procedures while addressing corneal injuries through amniotic membrane implantation. Our team specializes in treating patients with complex ocular needs across all age groups.
Contact Lens Services
We offer specialized contact lens fittings for challenging cases including keratoconus, high astigmatism, and presbyopia. Our services include soft contacts, rigid gas permeable lenses, and scleral lenses while providing colored contact options. Our opticians assist with adjustments, repairs, and eyewear consultations in our on-site optical dispensary.
Urgent Eye Care
Available 24/7 for ocular emergencies like corneal foreign bodies, sudden vision loss, and eye pain. Patients can access emergency care after hours by calling our office number and selecting option 9. Our on-call doctors provide prompt assessment and treatment for urgent eye conditions requiring immediate attention.
Low Vision Evaluation
Specialized evaluations for patients with partial sight or visual impairments caused by conditions like macular degeneration. Our neuro-optometric rehabilitation addresses traumatic brain injuries while our InfantSee providers offer free vision assessments for babies aged 6-12 months to detect early developmental concerns.
Optical Dispensary
Our in-house optical dispensary offers designer frames, safety glasses, and sunwear solutions including Drivewear and fit-over lenses. Our licensed opticians provide expert assistance with eyewear adjustments, repairs, and personalized recommendations to meet individual vision correction and lifestyle needs.
People
Robert K. Matoba, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Robert Matoba specializes in glaucoma management and has taught optometric interns. A second-generation optometrist, he continues his father's 1947 Denver practice legacy while maintaining affiliations with major optometric associations.
E. Naomi Matoba, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Naomi Matoba focuses on corneal care and dry eye management. With expertise in anterior segment pathology, she provides specialized contact lens fittings and has served as an adjunct clinical professor in optometry education.
Joel K. Matoba, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Joel Matoba specializes in macular degeneration and vision therapy. A third-generation optometrist, he offers InfantSee assessments and has trained in veteran eye care services at VA clinics with expertise in neuro-optometric rehabilitation.
Kirk S. Matoba, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Kirk Matoba treats traumatic brain injuries and low vision cases. Trained at Wills Eye Hospital, he specializes in corneal rehabilitation and neuro-optometric care while continuing the family's three-generation optometric tradition.
Emily A. Matoba, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Emily Matoba focuses on pediatric and low vision care. With training at military medical centers and vision rehabilitation clinics, she provides specialized care for visually impaired patients and conducts InfantSee assessments for early intervention.
Questions
What eye care services do you provide?
We offer comprehensive medical eye exams, contact lens fittings, urgent eye care, low vision evaluations, and specialized treatments for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal conditions using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We participate with VSP, Medicare, Medicaid, Anthem Vision, Aetna, Cigna, and many other major insurance providers. Contact our office to verify coverage if your plan isn't listed.
Are you open on weekends?
Our regular office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-Noon. Emergency eye care remains available after hours through our on-call service.
Do you provide pediatric eye exams?
Yes, we offer InfantSee assessments for free vision screenings of babies aged 6-12 months, along with comprehensive pediatric eye exams to detect developmental vision issues.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards including American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover for your convenience.
Can you handle eye emergencies?
Our practice provides 24/7 urgent eye care for conditions like sudden vision loss, eye pain, and foreign body removal. Call our office number and press 9 after hours to reach our emergency line.
