Could You be Experiencing Night Blindness?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
Could You be Experiencing Night blindness? If you’ve ever struggled to clearly see when driving at night or even when you’re in a poorly-lit room, you could possibly be experiencing night blindness. Night blindness, also known as Nyctalopia, is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom of a deeper issue. There can be…
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August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
With August in full swing, you’re probably helping your kids gear up for back to school, buying school supplies and making sure they have everything to start the year off right. There is one important thing you may be forgetting about though – your child’s eye health! August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety month…
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Eye Care with Dr. Curtis: Restoring Your Vision
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts,General Eye Health,Glaucoma,Specialty Care,Vision Care
At Kentucky Eye Institute we have many great eye doctors and ophthalmologists on staff who help treat a number of eye related issues. This month we sat down with Dr. William Curtis, MD, to learn more about his life and what inspired him to become an ophthalmologist. Dr. Curtis was born and raised in Frederick,…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day at Kentucky Eye Institute!
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Uncategorized,Vision Care
At Kentucky Eye Institute, this Mother’s Day we want to say a special thank you to the women who have taken on the role of raising and loving us. We appreciate everything you have done for us and we take this day to honor the patients, staff members, and the women who are mothers –…
Read More Exploring Different Types of Cataracts
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts,General Eye Health,Specialty Care
Many people, especially those who are older, will develop cataracts in their lifetime. A cataract is a clouding in the lens of the eye that causes blurry vision. They are formed when proteins in the lens clump together and start to cloud a small area of the lens. There are several different types of cataracts….
Read More How To Prepare for Spring Allergies
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Vision Care
Spring is finally here, but with spring comes allergies. The changing of seasons causes many people to experience symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery, red or dry eyes. These symptoms are irritating, but what can you do to prevent them? Here are some tips on how to survive allergy season: Have allergy…
Read More Eye Care with Dr. Blandford: Ophthalmologists at Work
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine who specializes in eye and vision care. Like optometrists, ophthalmologists can perform eye examinations and write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contacts. Additionally, ophthalmologists are licensed to diagnose and treat disease as well as perform eye surgery. Ophthalmologists are specially trained to treat medical…
Read More Eye Care with Dr. Karpecki: Ocular Surface Disease – Dry Eye
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
This month we sat down with our very own leader and pioneer in the field of Dry Eye disease, Paul Karpecki OD, FAAO, Director of Corneal Services at the Kentucky Eye Institute, to talk more about Ocular Surface Disease, commonly known as dry eye. Ocular redness is a common condition that can be caused by…
Read More Glaucoma: The Keys to Early Detection and Treatment
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Glaucoma,Specialty Care,Vision Care
Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly and painlessly steals away your sight. Glaucoma is called the “silent” or “sneak thief” of sight because it has no symptoms. However, it is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States, and half of the people who have glaucoma do not know that they have…
Read More De-Mything Cataract Surgery
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts,General Eye Health,Specialty Care,Vision Care
While undergoing any surgery can be scary, there is a common myth that cataract surgery is a dangerous and time-consuming procedure. This belief causes many people who are in need of such surgery to put it off, worsening their vision over time. Kentucky Eye Institute wants to assure those with these particular myths in mind…
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