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 »
Posts Tagged: Newport Eye Doctor
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 »
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month!
What you need to know about Glaucoma! What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is one of the more common known age related eye diseases, though only half of the population with it know they have it. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and that nerve is responsible for how images are relayed to your brain. It is painless… Read more »
Get to Know Your Doctor: Dr. Keyhan Aryah
Did you know that dr. Aryah has been with the Oregon Eye Consultants Family since 1992? We’re grateful for his decades of leadership and service. #GetToKnowYourDoctor We believe getting to know your health care providers is important. Our ophthalmologists are dedicated to providing the absolute highest level of care to yourself and your family. To… Read more »
Uveitis
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 »
The Retina
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 »
Patient Reviews Series 6
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 “Would definitely recommend to others.”… Read more »
Patient Reviews Series 5
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 »