How to Know When You Should Visit Your Eye Doctor
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Specialty Care,Vision Care
How to Know When You Should Visit the Eye Doctor When it comes to your health, one of the most precious things we may take for granted is our eyesight. For this reason, it is very important that visiting the eye doctor is at least an annual event for you. It is important to get…
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Diabetes and Eye Health
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
Diabetes and Eye Health Did you know that having diabetes can affect your eyesight? If you do have diabetes, it is important to take certain precautions to ensure that you are staying ahead of potential eye problems before they occur. One way to do this is scheduling an eye exam at least annually, if not…
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Could You be Experiencing Night Blindness?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
Could You be Experiencing Night blindness? If you’ve ever struggled to clearly see when driving at night or even when you’re in a poorly-lit room, you could possibly be experiencing night blindness. Night blindness, also known as Nyctalopia, is not a disease in itself but rather a symptom of a deeper issue. There can be…
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August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
With August in full swing, you’re probably helping your kids gear up for back to school, buying school supplies and making sure they have everything to start the year off right. There is one important thing you may be forgetting about though – your child’s eye health! August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety month…
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Eye Care with Dr. Curtis: Restoring Your Vision
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts,General Eye Health,Glaucoma,Specialty Care,Vision Care
At Kentucky Eye Institute we have many great eye doctors and ophthalmologists on staff who help treat a number of eye related issues. This month we sat down with Dr. William Curtis, MD, to learn more about his life and what inspired him to become an ophthalmologist. Dr. Curtis was born and raised in Frederick,…
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Celebrating Mother’s Day at Kentucky Eye Institute!
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Uncategorized,Vision Care
At Kentucky Eye Institute, this Mother’s Day we want to say a special thank you to the women who have taken on the role of raising and loving us. We appreciate everything you have done for us and we take this day to honor the patients, staff members, and the women who are mothers –…
Read More Exploring Different Types of Cataracts
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts,General Eye Health,Specialty Care
Many people, especially those who are older, will develop cataracts in their lifetime. A cataract is a clouding in the lens of the eye that causes blurry vision. They are formed when proteins in the lens clump together and start to cloud a small area of the lens. There are several different types of cataracts….
Read More How To Prepare for Spring Allergies
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Vision Care
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 some tips on how to survive allergy season: Have allergy…
Read More Eye Care with Dr. Blandford: Ophthalmologists at Work
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
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 licensed to diagnose and treat disease as well as perform eye surgery. Ophthalmologists are specially trained to treat medical…
Read More Eye Care with Dr. Karpecki: Ocular Surface Disease – Dry Eye
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health
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 common condition that can be caused by…
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