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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
