John Kenyon Eye Institute

Physicians: Dr. E. Britt Brockman

Dr. Britt Brockman, managing partner of the John-Kenyon American Eye Institute, is a cataract, glaucoma and refractive surgery specialist with broad expertise in numerous ophthalmic medical and surgical procedures. He also has a degree in pharmacy. Dr. Brockman has performed more than 27,000 cataract surgeries, is a regular lecturer on ocular issues and has been a researcher on numerous national drug studies.

Dr. Brockman shows his dedication to serving the residents of Kentucky and Southern Indiana by driving more than 35,000 miles a year delivering quality eye care to patients in areas outside of the Louisville metro area. Dr. Brockman's leadership in his community and profession were recognized by Business First of Louisville, which named him one of the region's most influential health care leaders three years in a row.

Dr. Brockman is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and the University of Louisville School of Medicine, where he was a recipient of the Thomas C. Calhoun Scholarship. He served his residency at Louisiana State University, where he spent his final two years as chief resident. An active member of the medical community, Dr. Brockman maintains memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He also served on the Governors Health Care Advisory Board in 1994.

In addition, Dr. Brockman was appointed in 2008 by Gov. Steve Beshear to the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees where he currently serves as the Chairman of the Board. He has been active in his community where he served as chairman of 2 private schools and a religious institution. He also served during Desert Shield in the 4010th US Army hospital in 1991.