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