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 »
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 »
Wondering what exactly the Retina is? What is the retina? This photo, courtesy of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, shows a diagram of the eye, including the location of the Retina. The Retina has light-receptive cells that transfer light information via nerve impulses via the optic nerve to the brain, where an image is formed…. Read more »
Looking for a great eye doctor? Hear what our patients have to say! “Every thing and person exceeded my hopes!” -Toni “Excellent experience!!!” -Sandra “The machine that takes a photo of your eyes was slow that day. Not sure that staff can do anything about that. They were honest about it and we patients were… Read more »
Looking for a great eye doctor? Hear what our patients have to say! “Every staff member with whom I interacted was friendly. knowledgeable, professional and helpful – they seemed to like working for Oregon Eye Consultants. Dr Kunz has a marvelous chairside manner, you know he cares about you!” -Toni “I am very happy with… Read more »
Looking for a great eye doctor? Hear what our patients have to say! “I have recommended this office to 2 people who have called for appointments.” -Gary “Dr. Beardsley….superb…do not change how you run your office…..” -Lynne “I found you by accident when I lost sight in the central part of my left eye due… Read more »
Looking for a great eye doctor? Hear what our patients have to say! “I appreciate all that you have done for me so many years. Thank You!” -Steven “Kudos to techs Bryan and the lady from North Carolina.” -Colleen “Thank you all very much. Very professional!” -Janice “I think Dr. Peter Karth is a top… Read more »
Looking for a great eye doctor? Hear what our patients have to say! “The follow up call that evening by Dr Kunz was highly appreciated” -Edward “Dr. Karth answered all my questions, was very professional and kind.” -Scott “I WAS HAPPY WITH MY VISIT. WAIT WAS NOT TOO LONG AND HAD GOOD SERVICE. I FEEL… Read more »
Dr. Beardsley is the only fellowship-trained Uveitis Specialist in our Area, bringing his expertise to Oregon Eye Consultants in 2015. Having completed his residency at the prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, he brings not only his immense knowledge in the treatment of Uveitis, but his expertise in complete vitreoretinal care. We’re so very… Read more »
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 »
