The Kentucky Eye Institute blog explores a variety of eye health and eye care topics.
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,...
Tips For Choosing Glasses at Your Local Versailles Eye Clinic
Have you ever walked into an eye clinic and felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of glasses on display? You're not alone! Many people feel unsure about choosing frames that look good and lenses that improve their vision. At Kentucky Eye Institute, we understand that...
Is LASIK Eye Surgery Worth It? Pros, Cons & Expert Insights
Over 20 million LASIK procedures have been performed in the United States since the FDA approved the surgery in 1999. That's 20 million people who once relied on glasses or contacts to navigate their daily lives. But is LASIK eye surgery worth it for everyone? While...
Top Signs You Should See an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY
An estimated 50 million U.S. adults aged 18 and above experience vision loss. Even when wearing glasses, nearly four million of these individuals still have trouble seeing. Despite their prevalence, many causes of vision loss are correctable, provided they get treated...
Seeing Clearly: Is 20/15 Vision Good?
A number of people in the population will score 20/15 at an eye exam. Is 20/15 vision good? Here is what the optometrist would suggest.
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