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Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD

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(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Professional interests include: eye problems, cataract surgery, LASIK, and more.

110 Conn Terrace
Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 323-5867

Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY specializing in general ophthalmology. Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky HealthCare and Centerpoint Health.

Office Locations

110 Conn Terrace
Lexington, KY 40508

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740 S Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536

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Some issues Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	176
doctor visit	355
eye procedures	2190
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	33
laser treatment	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	146

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	196
doctor visit	259
eye procedures	2221
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
laser treatment	196
ultrasound (sonogram)	156

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	792

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1049
Black	200
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	537
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	104
Less than 65	267

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	122
doctor visit	256
eye procedures	2165
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
laser treatment	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	154

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	761

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1039
Black	187
Hispanic	11
Asian	17
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	99
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	194
doctor visit	156
eye procedures	2105
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	194
ultrasound (sonogram)	128

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	1044
Female	1514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2126
Black	338
Hispanic	22
Asian	40
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1084
From 75 to 84	774
85 and over	220
Less than 65	480

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	146
doctor visit	159
eye procedures	1953
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
laser treatment	146
ultrasound (sonogram)	135

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	489
Female	678

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	947
Black	165
Hispanic	13
Asian	23
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	105
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	177
doctor visit	527
eye procedures	1548
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
laser treatment	177
ultrasound (sonogram)	193

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	659

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	911
Black	147
Hispanic	11
Asian	16
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	104
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	169
doctor visit	1050
eye procedures	992
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
laser treatment	169
ultrasound (sonogram)	144

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	648

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	895
Black	137
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	491
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	97
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	143
doctor visit	671
eye procedures	788
laser treatment	143

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	60
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	93
doctor visit	571
eye procedures	356
laser treatment	93

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	30
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	81
doctor visit	565
eye procedures	462
laser treatment	81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	38
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	77
doctor visit	698
eye procedures	358
laser treatment	77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	527
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	51
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	39
doctor visit	644
eye procedures	302
laser treatment	39

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	50
Hispanic	14
Asian	14
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	52
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY during 2024 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
doctor visit	627
eye procedures	379
laser treatment	44

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	48
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Lexington, KY were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	127
doctor visit	502
eye procedures	1216
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
laser treatment	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	150

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Female	538
Male	391

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	114
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	772
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	287
85 and over	77
Less than 65	153
65 to 74	411

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Kentucky.

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Kentucky

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, KY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John D. Conklin Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$247 RESTASIS $161	LUMIGAN $46	ACZONE $16	BOTOX $11	$13
STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY	$212 IOL $212
Carl Zeiss Meditec Cataract Technology Inc.	$99 $99
Alcon Vision LLC	$95 Centurion $83	CLAREON $12
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited	$69 RayOne Aspheric $69
Other	$104 Centurion $35	BESIVANCE $19	Cataract Equipment $18	PROLENSA $16	CataractEquipment $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$826

Biography

Dr. John Conklin is a specialist in general ophthalmology. He works in Lexington, KY. His areas of clinical interest consist of LASIK, anterior segment diseases, and cataract surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Conklin's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky. Dr. Conklin's hospital/clinic affiliations include Centerpoint Health and the University of Kentucky HealthCare. He welcomes new patients at his office in as reported by Centerpoint Health.