Glaucoma: The Keys to Early Detection and Treatment
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Glaucoma,Specialty Care,Vision Care
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 have glaucoma do not know that they have…
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De-Mything Cataract Surgery
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts,General Eye Health,Specialty Care,Vision Care
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 wants to assure those with these particular myths in mind…
Read More Eye Care with Dr. Evans: How Diabetes Affects Your Vision
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Vision Care
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 Month and how diabetes can affect your vision. Dr. Bryant…
Read More Ophthalmologists and Optometrists: What’s the Difference?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Glaucoma,Specialty Care
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 examine eyes for both vision and health problems and correct refractive…
Read More Getting to Know Cataracts
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Cataracts,General Eye Health,Specialty Care,Vision Care
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 the symptoms early on and avoid significant deterioration in eyesight. Cataracts…
Read More Protect Your Eyes When Viewing a Solar Eclipse
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in General Eye Health,Uncategorized,Vision Care
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 when you are watching a partial eclipse, you need to wear eclipse…
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