Kentucky Optometric Association

06/04/2026

June is Cataract Awareness Month. It’s the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Meanwhile, the National Eye Institute estimates the number of people in the U.S. who experience cataracts is expected to double by 2050. By age 80, most people either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery.

It’s more important than ever to schedule a comprehensive, annual eye exam with a doctor of optometry to detect cataracts and maintain overall eye health.

05/29/2026

The appointment you shouldn't miss when taking GLP-1 medications - your eye exam!

Learn more about why it's important to get a comprehensive eye exam before starting GLP-1 medications and the eye conditions that need monitoring here: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a71240221/the-appointment-you-shouldnt-skip-when-taking-a-glp-1/

05/22/2026

May is Healthy Vision Month. Did you know that getting a dilated eye exam is the single best thing you can do for your eye health?

Even if your eyes feel healthy, you could have a problem and not know it. Many eye diseases don’t have any symptoms, so a dilated eye exam is the only way to discover diseases early when they’re easier to treat.

Learn more about keeping your eyes healthy, then follow up with a comprehensive annual exam from your local doctor of optometry.

Learn steps you can take to keep your eyes healthy, like getting a dilated eye exam, eating healthy, and staying active.

05/15/2026

It’s never too early to learn about eye health. The National Eye Institute has fun learning activities for kids – starting with learning about optical illusions, which play tricks on your vision.

Optical illusions teach us how our eyes and brain work together to see. You live in a three-dimensional world, so your brain gets clues about depth, shading, lighting and position to help you interpret what you see. But when you look at a two-dimensional image, your brain can be fooled because it doesn't get the same clues. Take a look at these optical illusions. Can you figure them out?

https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/healthy-vision/nei-for-kids/optical-illusions

05/08/2026

As you get older, your risk for some eye diseases may increase. But you can take steps to keep your eyes healthy. Be sure to schedule a comprehensive, annual eye exam with your local doctor of optometry and set yourself up for a lifetime of seeing your best with these eight tips: https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/healthy-vision/8-things-you-can-do-right-now-protect-your-vision

04/30/2026

May is Healthy Vision Month!

What’s your eye-Q? Test your eye health knowledge with this fun, quick quiz from the National Eye Institute and learn how to keep your eyes healthy for life.

https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/healthy-vision/how-eyes-work/test-your-eye-health-knowledge

04/24/2026

Spring has sprung and so have the allergies! Don’t just treat your nasal symptoms. Your red, watery, itchy eyes deserve treatment: https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/allergies

04/17/2026

It’s yard work time again, but you need to gather more than just your tools. Up to 40% of eye injuries occur while people are working in the yard, doing home repairs, cooking or cleaning. Many of these injuries can be easily avoided with the proper preparation and protection:
https://www.vsp.com/eyewear-wellness/eye-health/yard-work-eye-safety

04/10/2026

🥽☀️Gearing up for spring sports means more than just a buying a new glove. ☀️🥽 Here’s how to protect your children’s eyes when they are playing sports this spring: https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/healthy-vision/nei-for-kids/sports-and-your-eyes

04/03/2026

April is National Stress Awareness Month. When you’re stressed out for a long time, the constant dilation makes you sensitive to light and can cause serious strain on your eyes. Plus, the tension you feel will cause the muscles in and around your eyes to tighten – creating a feeling of soreness or twitching.
Learn more about stress-related eye problems and what you can do:
https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/mental-health-and-your-eyes #:~:text=Stress%20can%20impact%20your%20vision%20in%20a,Eye%20strain%20*%20Eyelid%20twitching%20and%20spasms