What is a Uveitis Specialist? A Uveitis Specialist is a highly trained Retina Specialist-Ophthalmologist who has additional, specialized training in Uveitis. Looking to establish care with a Uveitis Specialist? Dr. Robert M. Beardsley of Oregon Eye Consultants, is the only fellowship-trained Uveitis Specialist in our area. You can call 541-687-1927 to establish care with Dr…. Read more »
Wondering what exactly is Uveitis? What is Uveitis? Uveitis, as Dr. Beardsley explained in his blog: Not Every Red Eye is Pink Eye, means inflammation of your uvea. The uvea is a layer in the eye with blood vessels and dark pigment. Uveitis is a condition requiring treatment by a specialist. Dr. Beardsley is the… Read more »
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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 »
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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 “I WAS HAPPY WITH MY VISIT. WAIT WAS NOT TOO LONG AND HAD GOOD SERVICE. I FEEL MY DOCTOR HAS A GOOD GRASP OF MY CONDITION AND IS CONCERNED”… 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 »
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 »
By Robert M. Beardsley, M.D. In my previous article, I discussed the basis of uveitis and how important the part of the eye affected can be in making an accurate diagnosis. Anterior uveitis Anterior uveitis is the most common form of uveitis. Most of the time, people have red, painful eyes (one or both), are… Read more »
By Robert M. Beardsley, M.D. Inflammation involving your eyes can take many forms. Your eyes can be pink, watery and itchy from allergies (IgE response); painful, goopy and red from conjunctivitis (infectious causes); and scratchy and red from foreign substances getting in the eyes, such as sawdust or metal. There is also a cause that… Read more »
