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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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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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 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 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 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…
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