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Middletown Eye Care in Louisville KY is proud to offer an exclusive $1000 off promotion on their new iDesign LASIK technology
Frank Burns, MD is the founder and owner of Middeltown Eye Care located in Louisville, KY and has been using the iDesign Wavescanner to perform Customized LASIK since the fall of 2018. Dr. Burns performed the first iDesign LASIK procedures in the state of Kentucky....
Understanding the Common Signs of Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States and affect approximately 24 million American adults over the age of 40. Cataracts are a natural part of aging and can happen to anyone and do occur in most adults. As we get older, the lenses in our...
Wondering What to Expect After LASIK?
Laser vision correction has been around for many years and is constantly evolving with technology. Dr. Frank Burns prides himself on constantly staying up to date on technology and making sure his patients are comforted during the whole process. Many people only think...
Give the Gift of Clear Vision This Season
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are in full swing and what better way to end the year than giving you or a loved one the gift of sight! Your eyes should be the most important part of your life and here at Middletown Eye Care in Middletown,...
Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness
November marks Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, which here at Middletown Eyecare in Middletown, KY we want to increase awareness of diabetes and diabetic eye disease and encourage people with diabetes to seek treatment for vision problems related to diabetes. The...
The Difference Between Glaucoma & Cataracts
While both glaucoma and cataracts are degenerative (progressive) eye conditions that can cause permanent vision loss, the two are completely different. Dr. Frank Burns proudly provides the diagnosis and treatment of both these conditions, and we will further explore...
Frank Burns of Middletown Eyecare Implants Alcons IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL
Frank Burns, MD of Middletown Eye Care is one of the first in Kentucky to implant Alcon’s Acrysof IQ PanOptix Trifocal IOL This new technology showed high patient satisfaction with more than ninety-nine percent Middletown, KY- Frank Burns, MD, the medical director...
Why You Should Wear Sunglasses
Wearing sunglasses offer more than just a way to show off your fashion. July is UV Eye Safety month and Middletown Eye Care is here to remind you that sunglasses not only help you look great but also help protect your eyes from the Sun’s harsh rays. Without proper...
Why LASIK May Be a Better Solution Than Glasses or Contact Lenses
LASIK is one of the safest elective surgical procedures in the world. LASIK treats common refractive errors such as near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism. The surgery involves reshaping the cornea so that light can properly focus on the retina, resulting...
To LASIK or Not To LASIK
That is the question, or rather the answer. If you’ve ever considered LASIK surgery to reduce or eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses, you likely have A LOT of questions and we are here to answer them. So, let’s start with the basics. What is LASIK? LASIK...
Migraines: What are they and How to Prevent Them
Probably on a weekly basis, if not a little more, our office will receive a call from someone having flashes of light with vision loss. Because flashes and vision loss can be a serious emergency, we always bring patients in the same day for a dilated eye exam. Upon...
Fun Eye Facts…..Because Why Not?
Fun Eye Facts . . . Because Why Not? The past few blogs I've written have been serious with a little bit of fun, but this time I thought I'd change it up and do a fun blog while still incorporating some seriousness. Researching this has been really interesting, and I...
Workplace Vision Wellness
The month of March is Workplace Vision Wellness Month, and while you may think this does not apply to you, you are likely wrong. Typically, we think of work-related eye injuries applying to those who spend most of their workday in construction zones,...
Springtime, Pollen, and Itchy Eyes . . . Oh My!!
The first day of spring in 2019 is Wednesday, March 20th. If you live in the lovely state of Kentucky, you know two things: Number 1: You’re ready for Spring because it’s STILL snowing in the month of March! Number 2: Spring has essentially already started! I...
“Love Will Keep Us Together”
If you came into our office on February 1st, 2019, you would have noticed that our staff was dressed in red. That was partly because our normal Friday scrub color is red. The other reason was to celebrate National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about women and...
What is new with Macular Degeneration?
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the United States in those people age 55 and over. Over 10 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of AMD. Even though many new treatments are now available, AMD remains a very...
“The eyes are the window to your soul.”
William Shakespeare once said, “The eyes are the window to your soul.” Those eyes that let you watch your kids play ball, see the Eiffel Tower, read the beautiful words of a novel, or to see the precise detail in building clocks. Those eyes that show a person’s...
The University of Louisville Refractive Surgery Training Program
This past year, the Suburban Excimer Laser Center began training the University of Louisville Ophthalmology Residents to perform LASIK. With support from Johnson & Johnson Vision, Dr. Richard Eiferman, Dr. Mark Cassol and myself became certified to provide LASIK...
Why Do My Eyes Water All of the Time?
Dry Eye If your eyes water, it could from one of several problems. The most common reason for the eyes to water is actually dry eyes, which seems counter intuitive. The reason that dry eyes can cause watering is from reflex tearing. There are two types of tear glands:...
Why Choose Our Practice to Have LASIK Surgery?
Why choose our practice to have LASIK surgery? What doctor you choose to perform your LASIK procedure is a very important choice. So how do you make that decision? The first and probably most critical factor is whether the surgeon that you choose performs all aspects...
We Now Offer iDesign Advanced WaveScan Studio System for a Precise, Personalized LASIK Vision Correction
We are excited to offer LASIK surgery powered by the iDesign System. FDA approved, the system generates a high-definition scan of the eye 25 times more precise than traditional methods used to measure and correct vision. It acts as the "brain" of the LASIK procedure...
What’s New in Cataract Surgery?
Cataract surgery is one of the most common outpatient procedures performed in the United States with over 3 million procedures performed annually. Cataract surgery involves the removal of the natural lens of the eye which has become clouded followed by replacement...
What’s New in LASIK Today?
Lamellar-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, commonly known as LASIK, has been performed in the United States since the late 1990s. Prior to the introduction of LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, was the main refractive surgery procedure done in the U.S. PRK vs....
A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmologist
Dr. Tuckson's guest is Dr. Frank R. Burns, an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon in Louisville, Kentucky and State Rep. Jason Nemes.
Dr. Burns is Dancing with the Stars!!
PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release October 30, 2017 Louisville, Kentucky – Dr. Frank Burns Dancing to Raise Money for Surgery on Sunday Louisville Louisville native, Dr. Frank Burns, is competing in “Dancing With Prospect Stars” on Sunday, February 18, 2018...
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Middletown Eyecare
13324 Shelbyville Rd.
Middletown KY 40223
Call us: 502.245.0305
Fax: 502.254.1425
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Monday 8am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8am-4:30pm
Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Friday 8am-12:30pm
Optical shop is by appointment only with the following hours:
Monday 8am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8am-4:30pm
Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Friday 8am-12:30pm
Schedule Your Appointment Today!
13324 Shelbyville Rd.
Middletown KY 40223
Call us: 502.245.0305
Fax: 502.254.1425
HOURS
Monday 8am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8am-4:30pm
Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Friday 8am-12:30pm
Optical shop is by appointment only with the following hours:
Monday 8am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8am-4:30pm
Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Friday 8am-12:30pm