KAEPS: Lifestyle choices may help glaucoma patients preserve eyesight — early detection matters
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. Because there…
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People with diabetes should get annual eye exams — it’s very possible that vision loss can be preventable
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving annual eye exams, according to a large study. The Kentucky Academy of…
Think about your eyes first before you wear those costume contact lenses with that Halloween outfit
Creepy costume lenses might add a spine-tingling thrill to your Halloween costume, but wearing costume contact lenses without a prescription…
It’s Healthy Aging Month, a good time to think about your eye health and getting a regular exam
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye…
Take care of your vision; get a thorough eye exam to detect problems early and protect your health
By age 65, one in three Americans will have a vision-impairing eye disease. Many sight-robbing conditions can be effectively treated…
Kentucky ophthalmologists urge eye protection for recreational and professional sports
New research shows that about 30,000 people in the U.S. go to emergency departments each year with sports-related eye injuries,…
Early detection critical to treating glaucoma, a major cause of vision loss; get an exam
Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide. It affects more than 3 million people in the United States…
Will your sunglasses prevent serious eye disease? Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians offers tips
With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the sun is hotter, and the threat from the sun’s damaging…
Healthy Vision Month: Women more likely to suffer from sight-threatening disease; here are some tips
Studies show there is a gender gap in eye disease. Women are more likely than men to suffer from sight-threatening…