The Kentucky Eye Institute blog explores a variety of eye health and eye care topics.
March is Save Your Vision Month
Save Your Vision Month was established in 1927 by American Optometric Association (AOA) members. During this month and throughout the year, we provide vital eye care that goes beyond correcting vision and emphasizes preventive eye health to our patients. We encourage...
What Are Spring Eye Allergies?
With the arrival of spring, we are entering allergy season, which can cause congestion, headaches, and itchy eyes but also marks new beginnings. Eye allergies, also known as allergic conjunctivitis, are a common condition, according to the American Academy of...
Women’s Eye Health
March is Women's History Month, a time to observe and celebrate the vital role that women have played in American history. Women have made significant contributions to culture, society, and medicine. Every woman is essential and contributes daily to improving lives,...
Meet, Dr. Aditya Mehta!
Aditya Mehta, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and retinal conditions. He began his education at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry...
What is a Cataract?
What is a Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the eye's lens. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina converts the light that comes through the lens into...
5 Signs You Could Be a Good Candidate for LASIK
LASIK eye surgery has helped millions of Americans with refractive errors gain more visual freedom. This procedure uses a laser to precisely alter the shape of the cornea, a common cause of blurry vision. The remarkable success of LASIK surgery can be attributed to...
What Do Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart?
February often brings thoughts of heart-shaped candies and heart-themed décor for Valentine’s Day, but more importantly, it should make you think about your heart health, too! February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on heart health and disease prevention....
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about a condition that impacts millions of lives. We want to highlight the importance of eye health and encourage everyone to prioritize their vision. Join the...
What Happens During Cataract Surgery?
If you're over fifty, you may have started noticing changes in your vision, and not for the better. Not only are things becoming blurrier, but there seems to be a kind of general haze, like peering through a sheet of wax paper. These are all symptoms of a common eye...
How Long Does It Take to Go Blind from Cataracts?
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 2.2 billion people globally have distant or near vision impairment. About one billion of these cases result from preventable or untreated issues such as cataracts. Cataracts are common among people above 40 years,...
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