Posts Categorized: Eye Safety

July is UV (ultraviolet) Awareness Month

July is UV Awareness Month. As the weather starts to heat up here in Oregon after a slow start to the summer, it is always a good reminder to wear your sunglasses when outdoors enjoying activities. Did you know that prolonged UV exposure could result in the development of cataracts, eye cancer and even sun… Read more »

5 tips for Halloween Eye Safety

As the holiday approaches, many of us are looking for that perfect costume. Unfortunately, Halloween is a popular holiday for eye injuries, so we put together 5 tips for eye safety to keep in mind while choosing your costume. Avoid decorative contact lenses. Contacts purchased at Halloween costume shops or drug stores are typically unregulated…. Read more »

4th of July Eye Safety

By W. Benjamin Kunz, MD This upcoming fun holiday there will be several opportunities to celebrate, and fireworks are a big part of that. Unfortunately, fireworks can often lead to injuries, and our eyes are vulnerable to firework trauma. Unlike the rest of your body which is typically injured by burns, eyes are susceptible to… Read more »

Solar Eclipse Eugene Viewing Party

Thank You to the more than 1000 people who joined Oregon Eye Consultants, the Lane County Medical Society and the Eugene Family YMCA to watch the 2017 Solar Eclipse! It was a wonderful day, and we were thrilled to share it with all who came! You can view pictures from the event on our Facebook… Read more »