The Kentucky Eye Institute blog explores a variety of eye health and eye care topics.
How To Prepare for Spring Allergies
Spring is finally here, but with spring comes allergies. The changing of seasons causes many people to experience symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery, red or dry eyes. These symptoms are irritating, but what can you do to prevent them? Here are...
Eye Care with Dr. Blandford: Ophthalmologists at Work
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor or a doctor of osteopathic medicine who specializes in eye and vision care. Like optometrists, ophthalmologists can perform eye examinations and write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contacts. Additionally, ophthalmologists are...
Eye Care with Dr. Karpecki: Ocular Surface Disease – Dry Eye
This month we sat down with our very own leader and pioneer in the field of Dry Eye disease, Paul Karpecki OD, FAAO, Director of Corneal Services at the Kentucky Eye Institute, to talk more about Ocular Surface Disease, commonly known as dry eye. Ocular redness is a...
Glaucoma: The Keys to Early Detection and Treatment
Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly and painlessly steals away your sight. Glaucoma is called the “silent” or “sneak thief” of sight because it has no symptoms. However, it is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States, and half of the people who...
De-Mything Cataract Surgery
While undergoing any surgery can be scary, there is a common myth that cataract surgery is a dangerous and time-consuming procedure. This belief causes many people who are in need of such surgery to put it off, worsening their vision over time. Kentucky Eye Institute...
Eye Care with Dr. Evans: How Diabetes Affects Your Vision
November is recognized as National Diabetes Month in the United States, and it is a time when communities across the country bring attention to a disease that impacts millions of Americans. This month we sat down with Dr. Evans to talk more about National Diabetes...
Ophthalmologists and Optometrists: What’s the Difference?
When looking for an eye doctor, one important consideration is the type of doctor you need. There are two types of eye doctors: optometrists and ophthalmologists. To start, an optometrist is an eye doctor who has earned the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. They...
Getting to Know Cataracts
Cataracts, a common eye disease affecting roughly 60 percent of individuals over the age of 60, are a condition many young adults may not be aware of. However, cataracts do not only affect senior citizens. Knowledge of a cataracts progression can help you recognize...
Protect Your Eyes When Viewing a Solar Eclipse
With a total solar eclipse quickly approaching--it's August 21st--it’s important to know how to protect your eyes in order to safely enjoy the eclipse. It is never safe to look directly at the sun's rays, even if the sun is partly obscured. So...
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