Dr. Aaron Ricca is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon at Retina Associates of Kentucky. He cares for the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal disease and has a particular interest in diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. Dr. Ricca values continuity and communication, taking time to educate patients and build long-term relationships throughout chronic disease management. With a background in mechanical engineering before medicine, Dr. Ricca appreciates the role of advanced imaging and evolving technology in diagnosing and treating retinal disorders. His training included extensive exposure to inherited retinal diseases, and he stays engaged with emerging approaches such as gene and cell-based therapies. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, baking, time outdoors with his family, and travel.