ATLANTA—EyeSouth Partners, an eyecare management services organization, has announced its partnership with Kentucky Eye Institute, representing its second affiliation in Kentucky and 41st affiliation overall. Kentucky Eye Institute is led by the physician team of Dr. Johannes Evans, Dr. Bill Curtis, Dr. David Blandford and Dr. Bryant Evans. Kentucky Eye Institute has been providing patients with comprehensive eyecare in Kentucky since 1970, with 10 clinical locations in the Lexington and Eastern Kentucky communities, according to the announcement.

“Kentucky Eye Institute has built a remarkable practice with steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional care,” said Dr. Eugene Gabianelli, chief medical officer of EyeSouth Partners. “We look forward to supporting their continued growth and success across Kentucky.”

Dr. Curtis added, “Teaming up with EyeSouth Partners represents a significant advancement for our practice. For nearly 55 years, Kentucky Eye Institute has been dedicated to delivering exceptional, comprehensive vision care to our patients in Kentucky. We’re thrilled to align with EyeSouth, a partner who shares our commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology and providing personalized, attentive care. This collaboration will further our mission to enhance our patients' lives through compassionate, patient-focused eyecare.”

“Offering the highest standard of care to our patients is paramount to our practice, and affiliating with EyeSouth Partners allows us to take this commitment one step further,” stated Dr. Bryant Evans, an optometrist at Kentucky Eye Institute. “Kentucky Eye Institute is stronger because of this partnership. We are excited to continue the same quality patient care that we have offered over the past 50 years.”

EyeSouth Partners is an eyecare-focused management services organization that partners with leading physicians to build a network of eyecare services in the U.S. EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of more than 300 doctors providing medical and surgical eyecare services at more than 160 locations, including 20 surgery centers throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and New York.