Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Eye Care
At Kentucky Eye Institute, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional eye care services since 1970. Our team of experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and support staff is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to individual needs. With ten convenient locations across Kentucky, we offer comprehensive services ranging from routine eye exams to advanced surgical procedures. Our focus on cutting-edge technology ensures accurate diagnoses and effective treatments for conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disorders. We prioritize patient education, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their eye health.Our optical department features a wide selection of high-quality eyewear to suit diverse lifestyles and preferences. Through decades of service, we have built a reputation as a trusted leader in vision care throughout the region. Our dedication to excellence extends to personalized attention during every visit, ensuring comfort and confidence in our care. By combining medical expertise with a commitment to community service, we strive to meet the evolving needs of our patients. This enduring philosophy has made us one of Kentucky's premier eye care providers for over half a century.
Services
Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Dry Eye Treatment
Glaucoma Management
Retinal Care
Oculoplastics
Optical Services
Contact Lens Fittings
Laser Eye Surgery
Pediatric Eye Care
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized experience in advanced eye care across Kentucky
- Our team includes board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists with subspecialty expertise
- We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technologies for precise treatments
- Ten convenient locations provide accessible care throughout the Commonwealth
- Our patient-centered approach ensures personalized attention during every visit
What people say
Excellent lenses
Friendly staff
Knowledgeable doctors
Prompt scheduling
Comprehensive exams
Services
Cataract Surgery
Our advanced cataract surgery removes clouded lenses and replaces them with premium intraocular lenses. Using laser technology and precise biometry, we correct vision impairments while addressing astigmatism and presbyopia. Patients typically experience improved vision within days of this outpatient procedure.
Comprehensive Eye Exams
These thorough evaluations detect eye diseases and vision changes through digital imaging and pressure testing. Our doctors assess ocular health while identifying systemic conditions like diabetes that manifest in eye structures during dilated examinations.
Glaucoma Treatment
We manage glaucoma through medicated drops, laser therapy, and minimally invasive surgeries. Regular monitoring prevents optic nerve damage by controlling intraocular pressure before vision loss occurs in this leading cause of blindness.
Dry Eye Therapy
Our specialists diagnose tear film deficiencies causing irritation and blurred vision. Treatment options include prescription medications, punctal plugs, and in-office procedures to improve oil gland function and long-term comfort.
Retinal Care
We address retinal conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease using injectable medications and laser treatments. Regular monitoring prevents vision-threatening complications through early intervention strategies for retinal detachments and vascular issues.
People
David L. Blandford
Ophthalmologist
Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery with over 25 years of clinical experience in vision correction procedures.
Sara J. Eldridge
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry providing comprehensive eye exams and contact lens fittings, with special focus on rural community eye care since 2015.
Paul Karpecki
Optometrist
Recognized expert in dry eye disease management, conducting clinical research on ocular surface disorders and advanced treatment methodologies since 2003.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide complete eye care including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal services, dry eye therapy, comprehensive exams, and optical solutions with glasses and contact lenses.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We work with most major insurance providers and offer verification services to confirm coverage details for medical eye care and optical purchases.
Are your doctors board-certified?
Our ophthalmologists maintain board certification in their specialties while optometrists hold active state licensure with continuing education requirements.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Request appointments online through our patient portal or contact your preferred location directly using the phone numbers listed on our website.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, offer financing plans, and process insurance claims for both medical and optical services at all Kentucky locations.
Reviews (4)
Jenny Mock
May 11, 2022
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Dr Johannes Evans is amazing. The staff is friendly. However, they are really, really bad at scheduling! They always schedule people on top of each other. I've never had a wait time less than 45 minutes, which is completely absurd. I have to allot at least 2.5 hours just for an annual eye exam.
Cheryl Hatfield
Mar 02, 2022
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Upon arrival the receiving staff was very nice. Dr. J. Evans was cheerful with a great personality however I felt rushed. I was triple booked with 2 other ladies all with appts at 3pm for the same Dr. (Learned that while we all visited as we waited). I finally saw Dr. Evans at 4:48. Being anxious about having eye surgery, I was only going in for a consultation, just for a talk, to understand the process of surgery.
I was not expecting an exam and to have my eyes dilated. No one told me I should have had a driver bring me. The drive home was a nightmare! Total time with Dr. Evans was less than 10 min. After a whirlwind and confusing conversation I was then escorted to Shannon to set up surgery. She was very nice however, after being dilated and told it would take about 2 hours to see clearly, I was expected to read and sign papers for an invasive eye surgery I could not clearly see to read.
I was then asked a personal question that had nothing to do with my eyes, did not relate to this office visit and violated hippa laws. By this time I was so overwhelmed and stressed I said "forget this" and walked out. I will not return to this office.
I was not expecting an exam and to have my eyes dilated. No one told me I should have had a driver bring me. The drive home was a nightmare! Total time with Dr. Evans was less than 10 min. After a whirlwind and confusing conversation I was then escorted to Shannon to set up surgery. She was very nice however, after being dilated and told it would take about 2 hours to see clearly, I was expected to read and sign papers for an invasive eye surgery I could not clearly see to read.
I was then asked a personal question that had nothing to do with my eyes, did not relate to this office visit and violated hippa laws. By this time I was so overwhelmed and stressed I said "forget this" and walked out. I will not return to this office.
Nancy Hohensee
Jan 24, 2022
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This place is awful our appointment was at 12:45 and at 2:45 my husband had still not seen his doctor and at 2:45 she had just gone in to see another different patient. This office has also been told by me on several occasions that their handicap door opener does not work and I have been telling them that for over a year. I will never return to this place again.
Kristy Beers
Sep 16, 2021
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Poor scheduling practices! My husband and I were told we had consecutive appointments, when we were actually booked into the same 15 minute spot -for two eye exams?! The wait time was so long that I had to leave. My husband stayed but had an even longer wait. Trying to reschedule but the next available appointment is eight weeks away. I'll go elsewhere.
