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Dr. Carl B. Tubbs, M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Carl B. Tubbs, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

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1000 Wellington Ave Grand Junction CO, 81501
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About

Dr. Carl Tubbs is an Ophthalmologist practicing in Grand Junction, CO. An Ophthalmologist has completed medical school as well as residency training in medical and surgical eye care; Dr Tubbs has also completed an additional fellowhsip year of training in the management of glaucoma. He sees patients in western Colorado at ICON Eye Care,  takes referrals from Colorado as well as Utah, and specializes particularly in the management of cataract and glaucoma.

In addition, Dr Tubbs works with ANSI (the American National Standards Institute) as well as ISO (the International Standards Organization) and is active in developing and updating draft standards that provide guidance within the US and internatinally for the development and application of eye-related devices such as intraocular lens implants, surgical glaucoma devices, LASIK technology, and others. He also Chairs the Z80 devision of ANSI which is related to the development US ocular devices.

 

 

 

 

Education and Training

University of Washington School of Medicine MD 1988

University of Washington B.S. (Microbiology) 1983

Dartmouth College A.B. (Chemistry) 1980

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

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Dr. Carl B. Tubbs, M.D.
Dr. Carl B. Tubbs, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • 25M - Experiencing blurry vision symptoms after taking LSD around 25 days after my ICL procedure

    Best to see what occurs after LDS wears off. If persistent issues then check with your surgeon about an eye exam. Not uncommon for some glare and blurring temporarily after surgery though- READ MORE

  • What can you do at home to lower eye pressure?

    Maintain good general heath. Some regular exercise appears to be related to a somewhat lower eye pressure over time, but these are not large investigations. While certain head-down body positions can temporarily increase eye pressure, these do not appear to increase long term eye pressure. Good resources for additional information include www.aao.org as well as the May Clinic websites. READ MORE

  • How long do you use Prednisolone eye drops after cataract surgery?

    Depends on how the eye heals, but in most cases these drops are continued anywhere from 2-4 weeks, depending on the surgery and how the eye looks at the post-operative exams- you surgeon should guide you as to the frequency and duration of therapy- READ MORE

  • Can keratoconus be stopped?

    If you have progressive keratoconus, there is a treatment to slow/stop the progression, This is called "cross-linking" and is a treatment with a B vitamin drop and UV light to strengthen the cornea protein. Can be done as an office therapy. You can ask your eye doctor about this. READ MORE

  • Can LASIK damage my eyes?

    This is question best left to an office visit. You may or may not be a LASIK candidate, and certain measurements are required to determine candidacy. Many clinics offer a LASIK evaluation, and this would be the time to ask those sorts of questions, as it depends in part on the eye exam findings. Certainly with any surgery things can happen. Glad you are asking those questions! READ MORE

  • How many days is recovery after LASIK?

    So this will depend on the healing process and there is no general all-in-one rule. Your surgeon should counsel you as to care of the eyes after surgery. Most people see better very quickly but there is a healing process. Most eyes will reach full healing after a few weeks. READ MORE

  • Eye question

    Being premature, this could be related to the eye development, in the retina or in the optic nerve. Nasal vision loss can also occur with glaucoma as well but if your eye pressures are good and no other risk factors this would be very unlikely. It is possible that the retina may not have developed fully, called "retinopathy of prematurity". It does not sound as though your optometrist is too worried. However you could also ask for a consultation with an Ophthalmologist if you feel that you need more information or another opinion. READ MORE

  • Can contact pain be corrected?

    If the eyes are uncomfortable with wearing contact lenses (or on removing them), then something is wrong. This could be the fit of the lenses, issues with dry eye, sensitivity to contact lens solutions, and other problems. Wearing lenses that are uncomfortable may stress the eyes and lead to infection or other issues -- and the only way to really tell what's going on is to have an exam in the clinic with the doctor who fit the contact lenses for you. READ MORE

  • Can contacts cause headaches?

    If the contact lenses are comfortable then its unlikely that they are actually causing headaches, but if the power of the contact lenses is slightly off you may be using your eye focusing muscles more than needed and this might cause some eye stain- best to check with your contact lens doctor to assess. Headaches are often hard to dagnose. READ MORE

  • Why are my eyes staying red

    Hard to tell from the photo- this could be related to some dryness, local allergy or even a mild virus. The use of cool compresses and a bland artificial tear drop several times a day may help, but if worsening or persistent best to have a check in clinic. READ MORE

  • Eye strain/Eye pressure and room lighting?

    Good question- it does not appear that using the eyes under different lighting conditions actually causes higher eye pressure. Squeezing the eyes shut hard will temporarily increase eye pressure but only during the squeeze. Use whatever lighting is comfortable for you for reading/studying. It is true that a more bluish light in the evening can make it harder for some people to get to sleep- but won't change the eye pressures. READ MORE

  • Is watching TV bad for myopia?

    In children and young adults whose eyes are still growing, increased use of the eyes at near (computer, reading) as opposed to use of the eyes at distance (outdoors) appears to be related to increased near-sightedness. However its not clear if mid-distance use of the eyes has such an effect. The website AAO.ORG is a good resource for additional information. READ MORE

  • How can I improve my night vision after Lasik?

    Most people have some trouble with night vision even with healthy eyes. LASIK takes some time to heal, and so it is not uncommon to have some transient "soft" focusing under certain lighting conditions, such as night driving after surgery. Such can be related to temporary swelling of the cornea after surgery, and dry eye. If night vision issues are persistent, worsening or new it is best to check with your local doctor to ensure that the eyes are healing well. Young healthy eyes without LASIK can normally shift focus at night to become temporarily near sighted called "night myopia" and some young adults who experience this may benefit from a small glasses correction if needed. READ MORE

  • How can I improve my vision with cataracts?

    A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye. Sometimes, as cataract changes, it will shift the glasses power required to obtain the best vision, but not always. So an assessment of glasses needs can sometimes improve vision to som extent. When cataracts become visually limiting, your local eye doctor can counsel you regarding possible surgery. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Caratact SurgeryMedical and Surgical Management of GlaucomaRefractive Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology U. of MN 2000 - 2014

Awards

  • Certificate of Excellence Undergrad Bio Research 1983 U of WA 
  • Medical Student Research Stipend 1985 U of WA 
  • Robert H Williams Research Prize 1986 U. WA 
  • Alpha Omega Alpha 1987 AOA 
  • Householder Award for Patient Care 1992 U. MN 
  • Recognition Award, OHTS Study 1996 AAO 
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Eye Care America 2001 AAO 
  • AAO Achievement Award 2020 AAO 

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association  
  • American Glaucoma Society  
  • Z80 ANSI  
  • International Standards Organization  
  • American Ophthalmological Society  

Fellowships

  • University of Virginia Glaucoma  1993

Fellowships

  • Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of Virginia

Professional Society Memberships

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society, Member of the American Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • He attributes his success to curiosity and an interest in learning.

Areas of research

Dr Tubbs is active in medical and sugical research, with an emphasis on glaucoma management and cataract surgery.  He has participated in multiple clinical trials since beginning pratice in 1993.

Dr. Carl B. Tubbs, M.D.'s Practice location

ICON Eye Care

1000 Wellington Ave -
Grand Junction, CO 81501
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Dr. Carl B. Tubbs, M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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