When you walk into Family Eyecare Associates in Versailles, KY, you may think it’s just a great place to get a new pair of glasses. However, this office, led by Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD, is much more than that. It’s one of the most unique eye care centers in Kentucky. The office is also home to the Children’s Vision and Learning Center, where advanced optometry services are offered alongside Vision Therapy, a specialized program designed to help patients improve their visual skills and overall quality of life.
Comprehensive Care for Children and Adults
With locations in Versailles, serving the greater Lexington, KY area, and Somerset, Dr. Graebe’s practice serves patients from across Central and Southern Kentucky. Many families visit for traditional optometry services like eye exams and glasses, but the practice offers so much more, especially for children struggling in school or athletes seeking to enhance their performance.
Dr. Graebe and his team specialize in Vision Therapy, which is like physical therapy for the eyes. This treatment helps address developmental vision issues in children, such as difficulty reading or focusing, as well as helping those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or strokes to regain their visual skills.
The Power of Vision Therapy
Vision Therapy isn’t just about correcting eyesight; it’s about retraining the brain and eyes to work together more effectively. Whether a child is struggling to focus in school or an adult is recovering from a concussion, Vision Therapy can make a profound difference. The Children’s Vision and Learning Center has six Vision Therapists on staff, all dedicated to improving patients’ lives by addressing conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn), and more.
For athletes, sports vision training helps them improve their reaction times, focus, and overall performance. Dr. Graebe’s expertise in sports vision training has made a significant impact on local athletes who want to excel in their sports.
State-of-the-Art Technology for Early Detection
Dr. Graebe’s office is equipped with the latest diagnostic technology, including a Visually Evoked Potential (VEP) tester, which acts like an EEG for the visual system, and an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine that detects early signs of eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. These advanced tools allow for early detection and treatment, which is crucial for maintaining long-term eye health.
The practice also offers corneal molding, a non-surgical treatment for myopia (nearsightedness). By wearing specially designed contact lenses overnight, patients can reshape their corneas and reduce their dependence on glasses or daytime contact lenses.
Why Patients Travel from All Over Kentucky
The innovative treatments and comprehensive care offered at Family Eyecare Associates draw patients from over 300 different zip codes across the state. Families come from cities like Lexington, Frankfort, Danville, and many other areas in Central and Southern Kentucky because they know that Dr. Graebe and his team offer services they can’t find anywhere else.
Dr. Graebe is constantly striving to improve and expand his practice, saying, “We are on a constant quest to improve. When I realize what patients need, I figure I need to learn to do that.”
If you or your child are experiencing vision problems, or if you’re looking for advanced eye care solutions like Vision Therapy or sports vision training, schedule an appointment today with Dr. Rick Graebe FCOVD. With two convenient locations in Versailles and Somerset, you can receive the personalized care you need. Call 859-879-0089 to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward better vision and a better quality of life.
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This blog is based on information from Dr. Rick Graebe as compiled and written by John Lynch.