Vision Therapy in Loveland

Ortho-k for Athletes: Enhancing Performance and Vision

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Get the Edge with Ortho-k

Orthokeratology, commonly referred to as ortho-k, is not just a solution for managing myopia but also a groundbreaking vision enhancement technique for athletes. This revolutionary method, often referred to as "overnight vision correction," has become increasingly popular among athletes who seek clear vision without the encumbrance of eyeglasses or contact lenses on the sports field.

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A Clear Vision of Athletic Success

Athletes rely on their vision for optimal performance. Whether you're an aspiring basketball player, a dedicated swimmer, or a passionate soccer player, you understand that clear and unobstructed vision is paramount in sports. The ability to track moving objects, maintain spatial awareness, and make precise judgments in a fraction of a second can be the difference between success and failure.

Ortho-k offers athletes a remarkable advantage. It works by gently reshaping the cornea while you sleep, temporarily correcting your vision. When you wake up, you'll enjoy crisp and clear vision throughout the day without visual aids. For athletes, this can make a world of difference. 


The Benefits of Ortho-k for Athletes

In recent years, contact lenses have emerged as a promising avenue for myopia control:

  • Improved Performance:

    Athletes often perform at their best when they feel completely in tune with their bodies. Ortho-k enables you to focus entirely on your sport without distractions or discomfort from eyeglasses or contact lenses.

  • Peripheral Vision

    Sports activities demand excellent peripheral vision. With the benefit of ortho-k, you can experience an expanded field of view, allowing you to react quickly to your surroundings and competitors.

  • Consistency

    One of the challenges athletes face is maintaining consistent performance. Ortho-k ensures you have the same crystal-clear vision every time you step onto the field, regardless of the circumstances.

  • Reduced Risk of Eyewear-Related Injuries

    Eyeglasses and traditional contact lenses can break or dislodge during physical activities, potentially leading to eye injuries. Ortho-k eliminates this risk, allowing athletes to focus on their performance.

Patient Reviews
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- Oct. 30, 2024
I absolutely love this office!! I don’t know where some of these people get their bad experience o... r their negative from, but reading all their reviews they are just hateful people and want to just complain. Dr Hulme and his staff are wonderful. I stopped in and got the best greeting, the best exam, and the best information I have ever gotten. They are real people. Laughing with patients, and helping each other. I don’t think I’ve seen one business in Loveland who cares as much as them. I will tell everyone how awesome and understanding they are. Cudos to the management!! Great finds on people choice and mixture of personality. (by the way - I made a fake profile cause Lovelandites are crazy)
- Aug. 29, 2024
I have been coming here for about 5 years now and Everytime I come it's a awesome experience! Mary ... Taylor and Crystal Strasburg was very Patient, kind, respectful. Thank you all very much for all you guys do for my family!
- Jun. 05, 2024
Always a pleasant experience. Dr. Hulme and his staff are the very best. Mary Taylor was so helpfu... l and patient with me as I was trying to choose frames. Thank you, Mary!
- May. 26, 2024
Been coming to Dr Hulme for 3 years now, the experience has always been great. My insurance always s... eems confusing, but we get it figured out together.
- Jan. 26, 2024
I was a new patient that had a minor medical emergency and Dr. McClelland helped me. He was extreme... ly helpful and explained everything thoroughly. The front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this eye center.
- Jan. 16, 2024
Love this place! Dr McClellan took the time to investigate and discuss all my vision concerns. He t... ruly listens! The front desk staff are efficient and friendly and the eyeglasses staff were so helpful. I highly recommend this clinic!
- Dec. 22, 2023
Really over delivered on the experience. I do not feel up sold whatsoever. The environment was real... ly inviting and the doctor was very personable. I also want to send my appreciation to Mandy at the front desk!
- Dec. 01, 2023
I saw Dr. McClelland recently and was very pleased with the thoroughness and knowledge he provided. ... This was one of the best experiences I've had getting my eyes examined. Would highly recommend Dr McClelland and the Hulme office to anyone.
- Dec. 29, 2022
Quality care, updated equipment and accepts state insurance. Got an appointment same day of request....
- Apr. 14, 2022
Just like all the other reviews say, Dr.hulme and his entire staff are wonderful they are really ou... t to help you with your eye care and they have all the newest high tech machines to test your eyes with, especially if you have dry eye symptoms. Dr.hulmes even found some other problems with my left eye after a car accident with his high tech gadgets and was able to send to me to a specialist that does eye surgery too. Will be going back since my dry eye symptoms are really annoying and is hard to find a Eye Doctor thats knows his stuff all well as Dr hulme.
- Apr. 07, 2022
I have been a Dr. Hulme patient for about 12 years. He is an excellent provider and I wouldn’t con... sider ever going anywhere else. Marcia was in charge of my care this time and she was fantastic! Very personable. 100% recommend.
- Mar. 20, 2022
Professional and personal! Excellent patient education and explanation of my exam results and the pl... an moving forward! Highly recommend!!
- Jan. 07, 2022
Doc is always straight forward and wants nothing but the best for every person that comes through th... e door. The staff always go the full distance to help me out and to make sure I walk out with exactly the glasses I want. Best optometrist I’ve ever been to.
- Dec. 29, 2021
The Staff was very professional. The physician really took his time updating my script, explaining h... is findings, and seemed genuinely interested in my care. Follow up for my new glasses was quick and easy. Great selection of frames. I can't say enough about what a great experience I had at their office.
- Dec. 20, 2021
I love this office! I take all of my children here, and have recently switched eye doctors so that ... I can see (pun definitely intended, hahaha) Dr. Hulme. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Dr. Hulme is informative, and he talks you through everything. It is very obvious that he is passionate about what he does. Any questions you have, he is able to answer. 100% recommend.
- Nov. 30, 2021
Great person. Explains the what and why of what he is doing. Receptionist very pleasant. Pre examin... ation process was very easy. The staff that fits your eye glasses know their stuff. Very efficient, professional and friendly. Highly recommend this establishment.
- Nov. 17, 2021
Dr.Hulme is a great eye doctor always very pleasant and explains things and didn’t try to force me... into a costly procedure as another place in Loveland had done and didn’t even offer me other options as Dr. Hulme did. Liz is fabulous has gone above and beyond to make sure I had proper eye drops and working with my insurance and myself to make sure I was doing alright. Front desk has been always so nice to I appreciate all of them
- Nov. 16, 2021
Awesome service, flexible, professional with an awesome customer experience. It is well worth drivin... g 2-1/2 hours to see them. Great job and great work to their Team!
- Nov. 14, 2021
I've been going to Dr. Hulme for eye care for many years. He does excellent work and very much cares... about his patients. Highly recommended.
- Oct. 26, 2021
Dr.Hulme is down to earth and straight forward his staff are professional and friendly. It was a ple... asent experience.

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Myopia Management in Loveland

Our optometry practice in Loveland

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Saturday BY APPT
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
  • Medicaid
  • Metlife
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross

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The Ortho-k Advantage for Athletes at Dr Hulme EyeCare & Dry Eye Center

At Dr Hulme EyeCare & Dry Eye Center, we understand that athletes require a unique approach to ortho-k. Our experienced team is dedicated to providing you with the best-fitting ortho-k lenses tailored to your needs. Visit us today to learn how this innovative solution can help you achieve your athletic goals by maintaining clear, unaided vision.

(970) 667-5511