The Kentucky Eye Institute blog explores a variety of eye health and eye care topics.

Eye health is so important. We only get one pair of eyes when we are born and they have to last us a lifetime. Most people understand the importance of taking care of their bodies. All of us go great lengths to stay slim, fit, strong, and heart-healthy; we watch what...

Retinal disorders are the leading cause of blindness and vision impairment. And while there are over one billion people in the world who have some level of vision impairment, more than 80% of those impairments are treatable. This is why early identification and...

Did you know 35% of Americans skip the eye doctor because they don't feel they need it? If you have been avoiding your yearly eye exams, it's never too late to seek an eye doctor. Going to an eye doctor will not only keep your glasses prescription up to date, but it...

About 12 million people over the age of 40 in the US have a vision impairment. Meanwhile, almost 7% of children have a diagnosed eye and vision condition. Leaving your eye problems undetected can impact your day-to-day life by taking a social and economic toll. You...

When it comes to caring for our bodies, many of us tend to neglect our eyes. To put it simply, this is a huge mistake.  After all, our eyes are our windows to the world. As such, failure to care for them properly could severely impair our well-being.  The question is:...

Spending a lot of time staring at a screen? That dedication to your electronics can do more harm than good. In fact, it might even contribute to long-term vision problems. Approximately 12 million Americans over the age of 40 have vision impairment. Meanwhile, 6.8% of...

Did you know that just half of the American adults with the most risk for losing for vision have even seen an eye doctor within the last year? Skipping out on the eye doctor puts you at risk for problems that can even lead to vision loss if you don't catch and treat...