Patients with low vision, either from childhood or developed later in life from Macular Degeneration or Glaucoma, have many options when it comes to finding an assistive device to help with daily activities. First, patients usually undergo Low Vision Rehabilitation where they can learn how to use their remaining vision with their daily activities. At…
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Vitamins Good for Your Eyes
If you are interested in a good, healthy Omega-3 or you have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration and need a quality AREDS2 eye vitamin, then check out Doctor’s Advantage. The doctors at Kansas City Eye Clinic recommend the Omega Shield for those diagnosed with Dry Eye Syndrome or Blepharitis (dysfunction of the oil glands in…
Cataract Surgery by the numbers from EyeSmart
EyeSmart is a fantastic resource for patients to learn about eye disease and eye surgery. Please visit their website here. Below are some facts about Cataract Surgery. Most people don’t realize that their vision has decreased because cataracts are very slow growing and can take many years to mature. A cataract is your own natural…
Get your LASIK and Refractive Surgery Questions Answered
From Dr. Sonia Yoo, M.D., professor of ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Health System, and Dr. James Salz, M.D., a Los-Angeles based refractive and cataract surgeon and clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. See Article Here.
Summer LASIK and Refractive Seminar
Wednesday July 9, 2014 5:30 – 7:00 pm 7504 Antioch Road Overland Park, KS Enter for a chance to win $1000 off your procedure* Informational Presentation and Q&A Session given by our corneal & refractive surgeon Dr. Christopher Ketcherside Receive a free LASIK pre-screening FSA & HSA Accounts Welcome Financing Available Lifetime Warranty± Refreshments Served…
Spring into Summer TRUNK SHOW
Mark it on your calendars! KANSAS CITY EYE CLINIC OPTICAL SHOP TRUNK SHOW Wednesday April 23, 2014 12:00-6:00pm We will be featuring newly released 2014 Spring and Summer styles from these special designers: PRADA, RAY BAN, TORY BURCH, VOGUE, and all RALPH LAUREN brands. Buy a featured frame and receive HALF OFF your prescription lenses….
What you need to know before your appointment
With all the recent changes to healthcare and a new year just around the corner, we want to continue to provide high quality eye care to our patients without slowing you down. 2012 brought many challenges with the implementation of a new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, converting our old paper chart method entirely to…
Happy Holidays!
December 7, 2013 Kansas City Eye Clinic hosted its annual Holiday Party at Milburn Country Club this year. We were very excited to see their new facilities since the rebuild was completed earlier this year. About 30 employees (plus each brought a guest) were in attendance for the night. We honored Victoria and Leslie for…
Doctors and Staff attend Annual Ophthalmology Meeting in New Orleans
November 15-19, 2013 Each year the American Academy of Ophthalmology holds a meeting for all ophthalmologists, technicians/assistants, and executives in order for them to continue their education, strengthen their skills, and expand their minds. This year the annual meeting was held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Additionally, companies related…
KCEC Hosts Annual Grand Rounds
Last Thursday November 7th, the doctors at the Kansas City Eye Clinic hosted their annual Grand Rounds for local optometrists at Hallbrook Country Club. There were 65 optometrists in attendance and each attendee received 2 credits towards continuing education. We hosted a cocktail hour followed by an excellent dinner in part of Hallbrook’s newly renovated…
Local doctor says you might want to rethink Halloween contact lenses
From KMBZ: http://www.kmbz.com/Local-doctor-says-you-might-want-to-rethink-Hallow/17601748 Listen to audio here: http://www.kmbz.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=6572169 OVERLAND PARK- Eye doctors are warning about the dangers of using crazy contact lenses this Halloween. Dr. Stephen Nichols with the Kansas City Eye Clinic in Overland Park says while the cat-eye lenses or the scary demon eyes might look cool, but they could be very dangerous. “The main…
Vision-Restoring Corneal Transplants Performed in 2013 Will Have a Lifetime Net Benefit of Nearly $6 Billion
Washington, DC– (October 8, 2013) – Corneal transplants performed in the United States this year will result in nearly $6 billion in total net benefits over the lifetime of the recipients, according to a six-month study undertaken by the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). The study compared the medical cost of transplant procedures to…
Join us for our LASIK Open House
Wednesday October 23, 2013 5:30 – 7:00 pm 7504 Antioch Road Overland Park, KS • Informational Presentation and Q&A Session given by our refractive surgeon Dr. Christopher Ketcherside • Receive a free LASIK pre-screening • FSA and HSA Accounts Welcome • Financing Available • Enter for a chance to win $1000 off your procedure* •…
Meet our Refractive Surgeon, Dr. Christopher Ketcherside
Christopher S. Ketcherside, M.D. is a board-certified corneal surgeon specializing in refractive surgery, cataract and lens implant surgery, and corneal disorders. He received his Bachelor of Science and Medical degrees from the University of Missouri. Then, he completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia and a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive…
Our new Contact Lens Room
We are here for all your contacts needs! We carry many brands in-stock such as Acuvue Oasys, Air Optix, and B&L Soflens Daily. All other major brands and types are available to order and arrive within 5-7 business days. We also fit Rigid Gas Permeable lenses, hybrid lenses, multifocal/bifocal lenses, and scleral lenses. We have…
Renovations come to the clinic!
Renovations Anyone who has visited us in 2013 has probably recognized some changes in the clinic. We are giving our 20+ year old office a face-lift. Our major renovations include new paint, wallpaper, carpet, and new exam rooms. These renovations are almost complete. We’ve outfitted all the exam rooms with new cabinets and new computerized…