What Are the Different Glaucoma Treatment Options?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Glaucoma
Did you know around three million Americans suffer from glaucoma issues? If you would like to learn about types of glaucoma, keep reading. Learning about the different causes of glaucoma can actually improve your eyesight. In this guide, we’ll tell you about the different glaucoma treatment options available to try. You can also begin monitoring…
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The Early Signs of Glaucoma, Explained
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Glaucoma
Did you know that about 3 million people in the US have glaucoma and that it is the second leading cause of blindness in the world? Despite being so widespread, many people who have glaucoma don’t even know it, as many times there are no early symptoms to indicate that something is wrong. However, regular eye exams…
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Do You Have These Five Early Signs of Glaucoma?
Posted by: Kentucky Eye Institute in Glaucoma
As of 2020, approximately 3 million Americans live with glaucoma. Sadly, while glaucoma is the second leading reason why people become blind globally, only half of the people with the condition are aware they have it. The best way to fight glaucoma is to know as much about the condition as possible. In this article,…
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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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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…
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…
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