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

The demand for optometrists' services is on the rise. Considering the US' aging population, that should be no wonder. An optometrist helps people of all ages with their visual problems. Among other duties, they can inform you about your need for corrective lenses....

Human vision will get worse over time as you age. It's an entirely normal process to go through, and you'll need some kind of corrective lenses to compensate at some point. However, it can be challenging to see the warning signs, especially when it comes to your child...

2.2 billion people worldwide have some kind of vision impairment. Many have eye problems without knowing it. This is why it is important to schedule an optometry appointment, especially if you haven't visited one in some time.  But what are the reasons you should see...

There are now over 38,000 optometrists, or eye doctors, across the US. If you're searching for a family eye doctor in Lexington, it helps to know what qualities to prioritize, though. Otherwise, you could choose an eye doctor who lacks experience in the industry....

Did you know that an estimated forty-five million people in the United States wear contact lenses? If you want eye correction that doesnt interfere with your appearance, contact lenses are perfect for you. Unfortunately, there are several different types of contact...

Each year, eye diseases, vision disorders, and eyesight loss cost the U.S. economy about $139 billion. One reason for that heavy burden is that millions of Americans have eye problems. Blindness, cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive errors are only a few of such...

With an estimated 93 million American adults at high risk for vision loss, looking after your eye health is imperative. One of the first signs of trouble is if you're experiencing eye pain. Many people disregard eye pain as a temporary struggle, but it could indicate...

Around 93 million American adults are at high risk of losing their sight. What makes the situation worse is that only around 50% saw an eye doctor in the last year. As much as we value our vision, it's very easy to take it for granted. But with so many of us at risk...