Dr. Julie Metzger, Optometrist

08/08/2026

Staring at screens all day? Your eyes can tell.💻

If your eyes feel tired after a day at your computer, you’re not alone! Dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and eye fatigue are common signs of digital eye strain.

Try the 20-20-20 rule:
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Save this tip for your next workday, and if symptoms continue, schedule a comprehensive eye exam with me at St. E Ophthalmology, in our new office on the third floor of the doctors building, 859-746-1990.

07/18/2026

Would you know if glaucoma was affecting your vision? Most people wouldn’t.🤯

Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it can develop without noticeable symptoms.

The good news? Early detection through routine eye exams can help protect your vision. Schedule an eye exam and share this with your loved ones to do the same.

Appointments are available at my St. E office. Call 859-746-1990.

Learn more:

Care You Can See We’ve been serving as your primary eye doctor for years. From providing free screenings for children before they enter school for the first time to vision-saving early detection of glaucoma to co-managing complex care after cataract surgery and everything in between, we’ve worke...

07/11/2026

If you have diabetes, your eyes could be at risk, even if your vision seems fine.

Diabetic eye disease often develops before noticeable symptoms appear. Regular eye exams help detect diabetic eye disease early, when treatment is often most effective.

Know someone living with diabetes? Share this reminder.💙

Learn more:
https://preventblindness.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes/

www.kyeyes.org/careyoucansee

Care You Can See We’ve been serving as your primary eye doctor for years. From providing free screenings for children before they enter school for the first time to vision-saving early detection of glaucoma to co-managing complex care after cataract surgery and everything in between, we’ve worke...

06/20/2026

Information regarding cataracts. We manage a fair amount of patients with cataracts at my practice in St E. Happy to provide an evaluation if you note some of the symptoms listed below.

Cataracts might not have visible symptoms at first. But as they grow, cataracts can cause changes in your vision. The National Eye Institute advises to look for these warning signs:

• Your vision is cloudy or blurry
• Colors look faded
• You can’t see well at night
• Lamps, sunlight, or headlights seem too bright
• You see a halo around lights
• You see double (this sometimes goes away as the cataract gets bigger)
• You have to change the prescription for your glasses or contact lenses often

Cataract treatment can be co-managed with your doctor of optometry handling pre- and post-operative care, while an ophthalmologist performing the surgery. This approach offers convenience, allowing you to see your regular eye doctor for follow-ups. Patients often prefer this model as it allows them to have routine check-ups closer to home with a familiar doctor.

Learn more about cataracts here: https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/eye-conditions-and-diseases/cataracts

06/06/2026

Before beginning GLP-1 meditation, don’t forget to get a baseline eye examination. I have appointments available at St. E Ophthalmology in Florence, 859-746-1990

Please see the attached article.

Why regular eye exams matter when taking weight-loss medications—and what they can help detect early.

04/16/2026

Celebrating 5 years tonight at the St Elizabeth Service Awards!
Great party!

04/02/2026

This week St Elizabeth celebrated National Doctors Day! Loved these special treats! Loved the effort to recognize us docs!

02/12/2026

Celebrating 5 years at St Elizabeth Ophthalmology in the Florence office!

So blessed to still be able to serve patients and meet their medical eye care needs at St E. I work with such amazing doctors and staff who provide the highest level of eye care!

It’s hard to believe that 2 years ago in Feb 2024, I was fortunate to retire from business ownership with the sale of Metzger Eye Care to Opticare.

This has been a great fit for me as it has provided a place for me to continue my profession of optometry without the daunting daily operations of private practice ownership.

Thanks for my co-workers at St E who took time to send their congratulations.

11/29/2025

Don’t forget to schedule your eye exam appointment before the end of the year to take advantage of insurance benefits!

03/23/2024

It was a long, cold day today.
At the ball field from 10:00 am - 6:00pm for a double header. One game was good, the other game…not so good. Brady ran home to get cleaned up and returned to school for the school play.
Almost the same as last Saturday except his evening plans were working the school major fundraising event.
That boy puts everting he’s got into his high school - -St. Henry District High School.