We are very excited to welcome Ernest Puckett, MD to our practice! Dr Puckett grew up in Texas and completed his undergraduate training in biomedical engineering at the University of Texas in Austin. He then went on to attend medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston where he was inducted into the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Make eye health a priority in 2020, by using the 20/20/20 rule
Stepping into 2020, a new year and a new decade, many of us will have some health-geared resolutions. We are encouraging people to include their eye health! As more of us are on some sort of screen each day, eye-strain is becoming more common. Learn how to use the 20/20/20 rule to alleviate eye-strain symptoms…. Read more »
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes? Diabetic eye disease is the #1 cause of vision loss in working age adults. 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed each year, and a large percentage remain undiagnosed. Unfortunately, 65% Americans that have diabetes do not get their annual eye exam. If you have diabetes, it… Read more »
See what our patients are saying about us!
Oregon Eye Consultants patient reviews are important to us. We strive to provide the highest level of patient care, and we appreciate seeing all of the positive feedback for each of our doctors. See more reviews here! Thank you to all of our patients who have provided us valuable feedback to better serve you. To… Read more »
August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month
As we gear up for back to school, you see the signs everywhere to remind you to buy those pencils, erasers and new clothes. What you may not see are reminders to schedule your child’s annual eye exam. Prevent Blindness declared August as Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month to help spread awareness and encourage… Read more »
Are you suffering from Dry Eye?
July is not only for firework safety, it is also Dry Eye Awareness Month! More than 30 million people are affected by some degree of dry eye. Dry eye occurs when your eyes stop producing tears to properly protect themselves. It can also happen when your tears evaporate too quickly, or are not thick enough… Read more »
June is National Cataract Awareness Month
Did you know that over 24 million Americans have cataracts? As our population ages, those numbers will increase to over an estimated 30 billion by 2020. Cataracts are very common. About 90% of people will develop cataracts by age 65. Cataracts develop when natural proteins build up in your lens. As the build up… Read more »
May is National Healthy Vision Awareness Month!
Vision loss affects millions of people each year. While it is true that aging is a factor with certain eye diseases and conditions, people of all ages can be affected. Knowing what things you can do to prevent vision loss is crucial for maintaining healthy eyes. Don’t be caught in the dark! Here are our… Read more »
Eat Your Way to Eye Health: 5 Fab Foods
Did you know there is a direct connection between heart and eye health? It is true! Just like your heart relies on large arteries for oxygen and nutrition, so do the tiny arteries in your eyes. That means eating a heart healthy low-fat diet with whole grains, fruits and veggies is just as beneficial for… Read more »
10 Healthy Eye Tips for Save Your Vision Awareness Month
March is National “Save Your Vision Awareness Month”. Oregon Eye Consultants has compiled a helpful list of 10 Healthy Eye Tips for Save Your Vision Awareness Month, and we encourage you to share these tips with loved ones. Stop Staring A record number of people of all ages are spending many of the hours each… Read more »