We are here to help. You will find Kentucky Eye Institute is unique because of our specialized physicians, primary care optometrists, well-trained staff, state-of-the-art equipment and convenient offices. We strive to provide the highest quality of eye care in a way that insures your comfort and peace of mind. This web site will tell you the kinds of services you can expect from us, the eye procedures we perform and about our doctors.

You can expect...

  • complete eye care using current techniques and equipment
  • understandable and complete answers to your questions about your medical problem and its treatment
  • filing of your insurance forms and help with any problems that relate to your insurance claim
  • privacy and confidentiality
  • no discrimination with regard to your race, sex, religion, national origin, or disability

 





We are "on call" for emergencies 24 hours a day. If you need us when our offices are closed, just call (859) 335-7396 or (888) 789-5177. Leave a message and someone trained to help with your specific problem will return your call promptly.

 





You will find easy access to all our offices. So you don't have to travel long distances for eye care, we have offices in Central, Eastern, Southern, and Northern Kentucky. Each has free parking close by and all are wheelchair accessible. Making an appointment is simple. Call the office nearest to you anytime Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. If you must cancel, please call us as soon as possible so that we may use your time to serve another patient.

 





We file for and participate with most insurances and HMO's available to us, including:

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna PPO
  • Affordable Healthcare
  • All BCBS of Kentucky
  • Bluegrass Family Health
  • Champus
  • CHA
  • Cigna (most)
  • Humana
  • Jockey
  • Multiplan
  • The Physician Network
  • United Healthcare (formerly Healthwise)






Dr. K. Woodworth


Mr. Woodworth has been with this practice since 1971. In his current role as Chief Operations Officer, he has principal responsibility for all KEI administrative functions. He also serves as KEI’s Compliance Officer.

Ken, as both KEI patients and staff know him, was born in Oxford, Pennsylvania. His first exposure to Kentucky was as an Eastern Kentucky University student. He graduated from Eastern with a degree in Chemistry and Biology in 1968. Except for his first year after college, Ken has been a Kentuckian ever since.

After teaching school for two years, Ken attended graduate school at the University of Kentucky. Subsequently, he was employed by what is now Kentucky Eye Institute.

Ken has received many state and national honors. In addition, he has served as President of two national and one state association, served on and chaired numerous state and national Boards of Directors and is a published author. He has taught numerous ophthalmic technical and administrative courses and participated in seminars and symposia both nationally and internationally.

Ken is dual certified as an Ophthalmic Medical Technologist and Ophthalmic Executive.

 

 
 

 


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