About Associated EyeCare
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Our doctors and staff work closely together to ensure you are well cared for.
Located in the heart of Lowry, Associated Eyecare has been serving the vision needs of our patients for over 19 years. The doctors at Associated Eyecare, Dr. Alan Barber, Dr. Chandni Merchant, and Dr. Douglas Pethe are experienced in a wide spectrum of eye care needs. Whether it be routine eye exams, Diabetic eye exams, contact lens exams, LASIK, PRK, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Dry Eye or any other eye related injury or disease, you are in the best hands.
We proudly offer sophisticated technology, such as our Optos Retinal Camera. With this technology our patients have the ability to get an Optomap image of their retina. This gives our doctors a 200 degree view of the back of the eye. Our doctors are equipped to detect signs of Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Holes and many other diseases. Early detection is key in eye diseases and will provide our patients with more treatment options.
In addition to our Optos Retinal Camera, we also have advanced diagnostic capabilities in OCT’s, Pentacams, Cataract measurements, and Dry Eye Syndrome treatments. We offer treatments to fit every patient’s lifestyle and needs.
We proudly offer sophisticated technology, such as our Optos Retinal Camera. With this technology our patients have the ability to get an Optomap image of their retina. This gives our doctors a 200 degree view of the back of the eye. Our doctors are equipped to detect signs of Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Holes and many other diseases. Early detection is key in eye diseases and will provide our patients with more treatment options.
In addition to our Optos Retinal Camera, we also have advanced diagnostic capabilities in OCT’s, Pentacams, Cataract measurements, and Dry Eye Syndrome treatments. We offer treatments to fit every patient’s lifestyle and needs.
Alan Barber, OD
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Originally from Missouri, Dr. Alan Barber received his degree from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. During his training he completed internships at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and the Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Barber has extensive experience in ocular disease management and post-surgical care. Dr. Barber joins Associated Eyecare after over 12 years with Insight Vision Group where he participated in several research studies.
Dr. Barber is very personable and enjoys providing quality eye care. He listens to his patients and recommends the best options to meet their vision goals. He provides comprehensive vision and medical eye care. In his free time, Dr. Barber enjoys hiking and camping with his wife and three children in the Colorado outdoors. |
Chandni Merchant, OD
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Dr. Chandni Merchant is a Colorado native, growing up in the Denver metropolitan area. She completed her undergraduate studies in integrative physiology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado, graduating with honors. Her education continued in Philadelphia, PA, where she completed her doctorate at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating with cum laude honors.
Dr. Merchant has completed rotations in both private practice and hospital settings, specializing in ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, and pediatric patient populations. She has an excellent knowledge of the state and specifically, the visual needs of Colorado based patients. Dr. Merchant’s focus in patient care is to ensure each person leaves the exam room with a thorough understanding of their eye health and strives to outline appropriate steps for each patient to reach their visual goals. She is an avid hiker, traveler, and Denver Broncos fan! |
Douglas Pethe, OD
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Dr. Pethe is a Colorado native who currently lives in Highlands Ranch with his wife and four children. He completed his undergraduate training at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Dr. Pethe graduated Optometry school in 2005 from Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. Upon graduation from Optometry school, Dr. Pethe has been practicing in Colorado serving the Denver metro area. As an adjunct Clinical professor at Pacific, Dr. Pethe served as clinical externship director overseeing optometric interns. Dr. Pethe has taken a strong interest in new advancements in eye care and embraces the newest technology when caring for his patients.
Dr. Pethe is here to meet all your vision care needs! Dr. Pethe’s vision services include primary eye care exams for glasses and contacts, general eye health exams, complex medical eye exams, and surgical co-management for cataracts and LASIK. Dr. Pethe is available to provide complete eye care for your entire family. Dr. Pethe values the opportunity to provide personalized eye care to his local community. Dr. Pethe spends most of his time away from the office with his family at their kids many sports and activities. Dr. Pethe enjoys many of the fine offerings Colorado has to offer such as skiing, golfing, and outdoor recreation. |