Kentucky Optometric Association

12/31/2025

Make a resolution for better eye health in 2026!

More than 11 million Americans would improve their vision simply through corrective eyewear. And an early diagnosis and treatment plan can better ensure that your eyes remain healthy, even to the point of preventing vision loss if such problems persist.

Take action this year to protect and enhance your vision by scheduling a comprehensive eye exam and making it part of your annual health care routine. It’s not only important for your eye health but it also impacts your quality of life, overall health and safety.

https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/vision-and-your-quality-of-life

12/23/2025

Make sure to read this important article about how to relieve eye strain!

Eye strain prevention tips - an optometrist reveals how to protect your eyes with easy everyday habits

12/19/2025

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized marketing of the first eyeglass lenses in the United States that not only correct nearsightedness in children, but they can also slow the progression of the condition.

Read this article for more info!

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/health/nearsightedness-children-eyeglass-lens-fda-wellness

12/12/2025

When you make your holiday shopping list, check it twice … for eye safety!

https://preventblindness.org/safe-toy-checklist/

12/05/2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new type of prescription eye drops for age-related blurry vision, which could last long enough to get some people through an entire workday without reading glasses. https://www.everydayhealth.com/eye-vision-health/new-fda-approved-eye-drops-could-replace-reading-glasses/

11/21/2025

Before you go grocery shopping for your upcoming Thanksgiving meal, don’t forget the veggies. They are important for best eye health. See which ones top the list:

These are the nutrients your eyes want to keep your vision healthy and strong.

11/07/2025

November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of blindness, often has no early warning signs. That’s why it’s so important for people with diabetes to get regular eye exams with your local doctor of optometry to catch problems early — and get timely treatment and the right follow-up care.
Learn more about how people with diabetes can protect their vision: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/diabetic-eye-disease-resources

10/31/2025

More than 30 million people living in the United States have diabetes. Having diabetes increases the risk for vision loss and blindness from diabetic eye diseases. The most common diabetic eye disease is diabetic retinopathy, but people with diabetes are also at higher risk for diabetic macular edema, cataract and glaucoma.
The longer a person has diabetes, the greater his or her risk of developing diabetic eye disease. But the good news is that early detection and treatment can lower the risk of blindness by 95%. And managing diabetes — with diet, exercise, and medication — is the best way for people with diabetes to lower the risk of vision loss.

https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/diabetic-eye-disease-resources

10/24/2025

Staying safe this Halloween includes protecting your eyes:

• Ensure that masks or hoods do not block your vision or restrict your peripheral field, which can increase the risk of trips and falls.
• Avoid sharp props. Choose accessories made from soft, flexible materials and avoid sharp-edged items like swords or wands that could cause eye injuries.
• Use for high-quality, FDA-approved makeup and face paint, and test it on a small skin patch first.
• Use costume eyepatches only when standing still for photos. They can affect depth perception.
• Don’t wear decorative contact lenses without a prescription. Even if they don't change your vision, contact lenses are medical devices and require a prescription and fitting by an eye doctor so you don’t have serious complications such as corneal abrasions, infections and blindness.

10/17/2025

🏡 October is Home Eye Safety Month! 🏡

According to PreventBlindness.org, accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year. Ninety percent of these eye injures can be prevented through understanding, safety practices and the use of proper eye protection.

You can reduce the risks of eye injuries for yourself and other family members by using this simple checklist for different areas of your home:
https://preventblindness.org/eye-safety-at-home/

10/10/2025

Question: How often do you rub your eyes during the day?
Answer: Too often.
According to the National Eye Institute, rubbing your eyes might feel good, but it can cause real problems—like scratching your cornea, introducing allergens and causing infections.
Learn more about how to protect your eyes:
https://brnw.ch/21wW83z

10/03/2025

According to a recent study, people with sleep apnea may be more likely to develop retinal vein occlusion, which is a serious condition that can cause sudden vision loss. That’s one more reason to call your doctor of optometry for a comprehensive annual eye exam!