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 | Nov 15, 2017 | 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...
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...
by Kentucky Eye Institute | Jul 31, 2017 | 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...
