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

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...

Dry eye is a very common problem, affecting more than 50 million people in the United States alone. These conditions can be caused by anything from too much screen time to an underlying health issue like allergies or diabetes—or even something as simple and seemingly...

You can find nearly 38,000 eye doctors in this country, but you'll want to choose the right one. Your eyes are a vital body part that require care and precision. You can visit an eye doctor in Lexington, KY, each year for an eye exam, but you can also see one when you...

Out of all the five human senses, we make use of our sense of sight the most. In fact, we use it so much that we often disregard how important it is, until something affects it. Every day, we're exposed to many factors that can affect our eyesight and not for the...