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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Our Physicians want to remind you to please where safety eclipse glasses at all times while viewing the sun!
The Register Guard asked our very own John Karth, MD how to tell whether or not your Eclipse Glasses are legitimate. Dr. John Karth gave them some tips on how to identify whether or not your Eclipse Glasses are safe, and explained that unsafe viewing can lead to a lifetime of damage. You can read… Read more »
SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE LOOKING AT THE SUN. YOU MUST WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION TO VIEW THE ECLIPSE. Solar Eclipse Safety Tips 1. Looking at the sun for more than a couple seconds can cause significant permanent harm to our retinas and our eyesight. 2. Exposure to the ultraviolet light… Read more »
