Did you know that Oregon Eye Consultants offers top of the line Refractive Surgery? In addition to providing top of the line comprehensive ophthalmic care, our very own Dr. Benjamin Kunz is a Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist. We are lucky to have such passionate, caring and dedicated physicians here at Oregon Eye Consultants. Thanks… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Eye Care
Dr. John Karth
John Karth, MD came to Oregon Eye Consultants in 1997, bringing his vast expertise in retina treatment, and his soft and compassionate manner of patient care. Dr. Karth has helped to grow our Retina Practice into what it is today. He has been essential in bringing our OEC retina care to towns across western and… Read more »
Onward with Uveitis
By: Robert M. Beardsley, M.D. So, onward with uveitis! So how do we treat uveitis? As I blogged about last time, uveitis is inflammation of the eye, in particular the iris, ciliary body, or choroid, that is caused by a host of etiologies. Infections can cause uveitis (which is why we always test folks for… Read more »
Dr. Aryah
Did you know that Dr. Aryah has been caring for his patients at Oregon Eye Consultants in Eugene since 1992? He is also responsible for bringing Oregon Eye Consultants to Coastal Oregon, including Florence, Newport and Springfield. Dr. Aryah is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for his patients and is thrilled to… Read more »
4th of July Eye Safety
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 »
27-Gauge Vitrectomy for Complex Vitreo-retinal Disease
By John W. Karth, M.D. Recent advances in surgical instrumentation have allowed safer and more effective treatment of complex surgical diseases. Vitrectomy surgery is used for many retinal problems, including diabetic retinopathy, tractional retinal detachments and proliferative vitreo-retinopathy. Some of the most challenging cases are severe tractional detachments due to diabetic retinopathy. This occurs when… Read more »
Allergies and Your Eyes in the Willamette Valley
By W. Benjamin Kunz, M.D. In the Willamette Valley, one of the most common complaints I hear from my patients is that they have itchy, burning and watery eyes. Due to allergens in the area, allergic eye disease is abundant. The symptoms range from mild to very severe, and the treatment is varied. Most patients… Read more »