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… Read more »
Posts Categorized: KC Eye Clinic News
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Renovations come to the clinic!
Anyone who has visited us in 2013 has probably recognized some changes in the clinic as we give our 20+ year old office a face-lift. We are almost done with our major renovations which include new paint, wallpaper, carpet, and new exam rooms. All the exam rooms have been outfitted with new cabinets and new… Read more »