by HW@dmin | May 8, 2018 | 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....
by HW@dmin | Dec 18, 2017 | 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...
by HW@dmin | Dec 4, 2017 | 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...
by HW@dmin | Sep 28, 2017 | 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...
by HW@dmin | Aug 31, 2017 | 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...
