General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  Dr. Proctor’s specialties include all Laser LASIK Surgeries, Small Incision, Sutureless Cataract Surgery, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Pediatrics.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve-the part of the eye that carries the images we see to the brain. When damage occurs to the optic nerve, blind spots develop. If the entire nerve is destroyed, blindness results. Early detection and treatment by your eye doctor will help prevent optic nerve damage and blindness. As your eye doctor, we consider many kinds of information to determine if you are at risk for developing the disease. Regular eye exams are the best way to detect glaucoma. We offer the latest medical and surgical treatments including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).
• Ophthalmology
  Dr. Smith attended both the University of Kentucky College of agriculture and the University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences for his undergraduate education, receiving his B.A. in Biology from the latter. His medical degree, Internship, and ophthalmology residency were also at the University of Louisville. He became board certified in Ophthalmology in 1994, and he serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville. Dr. Smith has lived and practiced in Elizabethtown since 1992.
• Macular Degeneration
  What is Macular Degeneration? It is a condition that typically affects individuals over 50 years old. It is a process where a part of the eye ages more quickly than it should.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  LASIK eye surgery is an outpatient surgical procedure used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. With LASIK, your eye doctor uses a laser to reshape the cornea to improve the way the eye focuses light rays onto the retina. LASIK may decrease your dependence on glasses and contacts, or in some cases, allow you to do without them entirely. LASIK is not for everyone, and as your doctor, we will advise you about certain conditions that may prevent you from being a good candidate for this procedure.
• Cataracts
  Cataracts cause a clouding of the lens in the eye, making your vision appear to be foggy. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 55 and are the leading cause of blindness in the world.
• Cataract Surgery
  Cataract surgery is an outpatient surgical procedure to remove cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss in adults 55 and over. Cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures. The operation entails making a tiny incision in the eye and inserting an instrument about the size of a pen tip to break up and remove the cloudy lens. Once the cloudy lens is removed, a cataract replacement lens or “IOL” is inserted through the same tiny incision and set into its permanent position. Most people are surprised to find out just how easy and pain-free cataract surgery is. It usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes or less and most patients are back to their normal activities the very next day.
• Eye Exam
  We accept various forms of payment and are able to discuss financing options with you, including Wells Fargo and CareCredit. At Eye Physicians of Elizabethtown, we also accept cash, check, and major credit cards. Call (270) 765-6066 today to schedule your eye exam today.

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  Protected Health Information (PHI) is information that individually identifies you and that we create or get from you or from another health care provider, a health plan, your employer, or a health care clearinghouse and that relates to (1) your past, present, or future physical or mental health conditions, (2) the provision of health care to you, or (3) the past, present, or future payment for your health care.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and store sugar properly. High blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the retina, the nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and helps to send images to the brain. The damage to retinal vessels is referred to as diabetic retinopathy. A medical eye exam is the best way to detect changes inside your eye. We can diagnose and treat serious retinopathy before you are aware of any vision problems.