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Our Practice

Eye Care Louisville Loves

Eye care in Louisville, Kentucky has meant Koby Karp Doctors Eye Institute for over 30 years. As the area's leading medical institution devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and management of eye conditions, the ophthalmologists of Doctors Eye Institute provide both comprehensive eye care and outpatient eye procedures including:

• Comprehensive Eye Exams
• Eye Surgery
• Laser Vision Correction
• Small Incision Cataract Surgery
• Intraocular Lenses
• Optical Department
• Glaucoma Treatment
• Diagnosis & Treatment of Eye Diseases
• Contact Lens Dispensary
• Cosmetic Eye Surgery/Botox

Doctors Eye Institute was founded by Doctors Melvyn Koby and David Karp. These two distinguished physicians have been widely recognized for their outstanding skills and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. Both doctors are certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and are current Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Karp specializes in refractive surgery such as LASIK and small-incision cataract surgery. Dr. Koby also specializes in cataract and implant surgery, with special interest in glaucoma, including clinical glaucoma research.

Koby Karp Eye Care and Surgery Center was established in 1974 and the tradition of excellence has been carried on to the present day as the Doctors Eye Institute. Dr. R. Scott Hoffman joined the team in 1998 following specialty training in corneal and external diseases. Dr. Hoffman specializes in cataract and intraocular lens implantation surgery, corneal diseases and corneal transplantation. He also evaluates and treats medical disorders of the retina, including diabetic retinopathy.

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Comprehensive Eye Exam

Most Americans have grown up knowing the importance of regular visits to the family doctor for routine check-ups to protect and maintain our physical well being. But when it comes to regular eye exams, our thought is that if we don't have a problem, we don't need to see an "eye doctor". Even though most people may have good vision, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends an eye disease screening at age 40, and that adults 65 years and older have an eye exam every one or two years.

The only sure way to know if you have any eye disease such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts, is with a complete eye examination. Some eye diseases have no noticeable symptoms until damage has already occurred. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing loss of vision, particularly in glaucoma, where the pressure in the eye builds up and, if left untreated, damages the optic nerve. Your ophthalmologist can determine if you have any eye disease after performing a comprehensive evaluation, including dilation and perhaps other diagnostic tests.

Patients with a family history of any eye disease are strongly urged to see an eye doctor to discuss this and have a baseline exam with regular follow-up exams. Eye diseases that can be hereditary include glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosis and diabetic retinopathy.

Fortunately, many schools systems require a vision screening for children beginning kindergarten and again when entering middle school. These screenings provide the opportunity for the ophthalmologist to find a possible eye muscle imbalance that can result in amblyopia or an undetected refractive error. Children who may have a refractive problem will not always realize that their vision is blurred because this is the way they world has always been to them. Poor vision is often a factor in poor performance in the school setting. Once a child has been diagnosed with an eye condition, it is necessary for them to be seen on a yearly basis for re-evaluation since refractive errors change frequently as the child grows.

80% of outside stimuli is through the visual system - see what you've been missing. If it has been a while since you last saw your eye doctor, why not make an appointment today?

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Patient Forms

To save time during your appointment, you can fill out these forms at home and then bring them with you.

• New Patient Registration

• Patient Medical History

Please note: These documents are in Adobe® PDF format. They require Adobe Reader to be viewed. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download it for free by clicking here.

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Parking and Arrival

Ample parking is available in the front and rear of the office building. Handicapped spaces are designated near the entrances. If you need special assistance, such as a wheelchair, you may send your companion to our office to advise us of your needs.

Upon arrival at the reception desk, our patient advocate will ask for your insurance card. Your insurance information will be copied for our files and returned to you. We expect all co-payments to be collected at the time of service, so please be prepared to make this payment at the time of your visit.

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Doctors Optical

Doctors Optical is the optical shop located within our office. We offer the latest in fashion frames and lenses, making it easy for you to obtain your eyeglasses with a guarantee of quality and service. We do grind some lenses on the premises, so certain prescriptions may be completed on the same day of your appointment.

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Right To Sight Program

What is the Right To Sight program?

Koby Karp Doctors Eye Institute is the first ophthalmology practice in the region to develop a complete program that specifically focuses on the vision needs of senior citizens. We understand that seniors may have special needs concerning eye care. The Right to Sight program addresses all aspects of quality eye care including transportation, educational programs, and insurance processing. Right To Sight services are available both in our facility and in the nursing home. At the Doctors Eye Institute we offer complete eye examinations, treatment of all diseases of the eyes, and outpatient eye surgery, including cataract surgery with lens implantations.

We extend our vision care services at senior care facilities, providing vision evaluations and glaucoma screenings. We are always happy to schedule service programs at the facility to talk about eye care related topics.

As a Right To Sight member, you are entitled to:

• Free transportation
• Medicare assignment
• Free processing on all insurances
• Emergency treatment

To become a Right To Sight Member, simply call us at 502.897.1604 or in Kentucky use our toll free number 1.800.777.4393. The following application form can be downloaded to your computer and printed out at home.

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Become a Member

To become a Right To Sight Member, simply call 502.897.1604 or 1.800.777.4393.

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