Dr. James Paul Barad M.D.
Ophthalmologist
525 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO, 80903About
Dr. James Barad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Barad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barad can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Barad can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dr. James Paul Barad M.D.'s Practice location
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909Get Direction
Dr. James Paul Barad M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Barad
Recommended Articles
- How is Conjunctivitis Contracted?
Conjunctivitis is a very common and unpleasant condition, especially for people that use contact lenses. Children can be equally affected by this disease, as well as adults. People who have conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, can transmit the disease to their family or friends or anyone else...
- Treatments for Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis or "pinkeye" is an infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear membrane coating the white of the eye and lining the inside of the eyelid. The symptoms may vary slightly depending on the cause, but are distinct: redness of the white part of the eye, tearing, a thick yellow discharge...
- What is Cataract Surgery?
The exact cause of cataracts is not known. Nevertheless, it seems that most cataracts are caused by long-term variations in the eye lens protein components which in turn causes cloudiness in the lens. Though not common, cataracts can affect infants and young children due to genetic enzyme...
- What are the Causes and Symptoms of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of conditions that leads to the impairment of the optic nerve that carries information from the eyes to the brain. It is a progressive condition, which, if not treated, may lead to complete loss of vision. The most common cause of this damage is the increase in the pressure...
- What Tests Determine Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is a very unpleasant eye condition that may cause discomfort and pain in the eyes. This disease has to be medically treated. Thus, it’s important to determine the causes and triggers of this disease. If you suspect that you have conjunctivitis, you should visit an ophthalmologist to...
- What Is HSV-1?
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1)HSV-1 or herpes simplex virus type 1 is a type of herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores. It is called "oral herpes" because it often causes sores around the mouth or on the lips. Cold sores are also called as fever blisters. However, the sores can also be found...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Merrill Christiansen MD555 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Carl K Wetzig MD616 S Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Steven Dewey MD2 S Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Ronald W Pelton M.D., PH.D.455 E Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Dean William Carlson M.D.525 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903
- Dr. Robert Cheek Gardner M.D.525 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903