Misperceptions about LASIK
From bleeding to long and painful recovery periods, we shed light on the biggest misperceptions that people have about LASIK. Hint: it’s really not bad at all!
Diversity Equity and Inclusion at The Eye Care Institute and Butchertown Clinical Trials
At The Eye Care Institute, we choose to cultivate and encourage a diverse workforce, equitable systems, and inclusive culture through job-related training, consultations, and leadership development.
Streamlining Your Visit at The Eye Care Institute
To keep up with advances in electronic medical records and current labor trends, we hired Phone COA, a virtual ophthalmic technician staffing firm, to call our patients and record this information in your chart.
Your Eye Health: Diabetes
If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with diabetes, you may be just now starting to realize how this disease can affect all aspects of a person’s life and how it can damage health in several different ways. For instance, people with diabetes are susceptible to many serious eye problems. When to see a …
Should you see a doctor about dry eyes?
If your eyes often seem dry and uncomfortable, you may be wondering what – if anything – can be done about it. Should you get some eye drops over the counter at the drug store or is there another remedy that you should try? Will it go away on its own or should you see …
Continuously Improving For Our Patients
January 2022 Continuously Improving For Our Patients Dear Patients, We write you from time to time with exciting updates about advances in eyecare, new surgical procedures to improve your vision, our role in the clinical trials process, and more. Today’s message is a more basic one; how we handle your phone calls. We have been …
Butchertown Clinical Trials has promoted Kellye Johnson to Clinical Trials Site Director
Butchertown Clinical Trials, an outpatient clinical trials site, today announced the promotion of Kellye Johnson to Clinical Trials Site Director. She will have the overall responsibility for site workflow and resources management. Kellye has been integral to our development during the past five years, and we are thrilled to promote her to this newly created …
Sleeping with contacts in: Yes or no?
If you have the right contacts, you probably don’t even realize you are wearing them most of the time – until bedtime comes and you have to take them out for sleeping, and then you have to put them in again in the morning before you can really start your day. Have you ever wondered …
What is an astigmatism?
Have you been told you have an astigmatism? If so, you aren’t alone. It is a very common condition, but one that can be corrected by contacts or even LASIK. Read on for some more information about astigmatism, how it affects your vision, and what you can do about it. What is an astigmatism and how does …
The Importance of Eye Protection
It sounds trite, but it’s true. It only takes a minute for a serious accident to happen with your eyes – something that can affect the rest of your life. That’s why, along with regular eye exams, it is so important to protect your eyes, while at work and at play. When to wear eye …
FDA Approval Received for Vuity
Butchertown Clinical Trials, a division of the Eye Care Institute, has received its 15th FDA approval for Vuity. Please see our Butchertown Clinical Trials Website for more information on this exciting announcement: https://butchertownclinicaltrials.com/15th-fda-approval-vuity/
Butchertown Clinical Trials and The Eye Care Institute Announce New FDA Approval: Dextenza® and Tyrvaya™
Our 13th and 14th FDA Approvals The goal of our clinical trials at Butchertown Clinical Trials is to gain the approval of the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for medications, treatments, implants, or devices. We are proud to announce our latest FDA approval of Dextenza® and Tyrvaya™. Learn more by following the links …
What is smoking doing to your eyes?
If you are a smoker, you are no doubt tired of everyone nagging you to quit – from your mother to ads on TV. However, there is yet one more reason to quit: it seems that smoking is extremely bad for your eyes and increases the risk of many eye problems. How does smoking affect …
It’s Medicare Enrollment Time!
Plan coverage and costs typically change every year. To ensure that you get the coverage you need, Medicare publishes a list of health plans specific to Kentucky. If you already have a Medicare drug plan, look at your coverage for 2022 and compare it with other plans to see if there is a better choice …
Now is the Time to Change Your Medicare Drug Plan.
Plan coverage and costs typically change every year. To ensure that you get the coverage you need, Medicare publishes a list of drug plans specific to Kentucky. If you already have a Medicare drug plan, look at your coverage for 2022 and compare it with other plans to see if there is a better choice …
7 Things You Should Know About Pink Eye
School is starting up again for the kids – and that means the inevitable colds, stomach aches, and a general increase in germs. Your kids may come home with pink eye, which is very common and spreads very easily. If you think you may have caught a pink eye, here are some things you should …
Foods to Eat for Healthy Eyes
Of course you know how important it is to eat healthy foods, but did you know that there are foods you should be eating to keep your eyes healthy as well? Certain foods help to keep eyes healthy overall, and others can help reduce the risk of eye diseases. Read on for more details about …
Who is a good fit for Lasik?
Patients who have nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism and are tired of glasses and contacts may be appropriate candidates for a procedure known as Laski. Lasik is a surgery that is growing in popularity as it provides reliable results, restoring clear vision and allows patients to see without the need for corrective lenses. However, the procedure …
The importance of regular student eye examinations
Studies continue to show that approximately 80% of all learning occurs visually, which makes it incredibly important that children are evaluated regularly to determine their visual acuity. Students spend a lot of time in the classroom, and if they are unable to see the chalkboard or read properly, it can inhibit them from getting the …