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

Are you experiencing vision changes, eye pain, or headaches? Are you wondering if it's time to choose an eye doctor in Lexington? A qualified eye doctor can help you get the right pair of glasses or medication if you aren't seeing the way you used to. They can also...

There are over 1 billion people across the globe who suffer from some sort of vision impairment. With so many of us dealing with eyesight issues, you may be wondering what you can do to take better care of the one set of eyes we have. While carrots might not make your...

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:...