Here's What Our Patients Say...
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Jacques Lemaire, Head Coach of the Minnesota Wild
"I asked my family eye doctor about LASIK surgery and he told me Minnesota Eye Consultants was the best place to go. Dr. Samuelson performed my surgery just before training camp started. I'm enjoying my new improved vision behind the bench, and now what I see the players are not always happy." |
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Don Lucia, Head Hockey Coach
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
"I couldn't function without contacts — putting them in first thing in the morning, and having to take them out again for even a nap on the team bus. I was referred to Minnesota Eye Consultants for LASIK, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I now see 20/20 or better — it's fantastic. I would recommend Minnesota Eye Consultants to others, like me, who are motivated after years of wearing contact lenses. I had a great experience — perfect vision the next day." |
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I was very happy to hear that this surgery gave me a chance to get rid of my glasses but I wanted to know my chances for success. Once I found out that 98% of all lasik patients see 20/20 or better I decided that This would work for me.
Once I scheduled my exam I was a bit nervous about whether I would be a candidate. Once I had made my decision I would have been angry if I did not qualify. After speaking with the doctors they determined I was an excellent candidate for the procedure due to my nearsightedness.
I was nervous on the surgery day and I guess this is normal. I was concerned about the metal device holding my lids back but it did not hurt at all. I really felt nothing but just saw some red and green light masses that were blurry.
My procedure went great and I am happy to say that I was better than 20/20 in both eyes 1 day after surgery. My vision was a bit cloudy from all of the drops after surgery but this was reduced the next morning when I awoke to find a very clear and defined apartment. At my 1 day visit I could see leaves on the trees in a very detailed fashion. Almost like I had never seen it before.
My vision has been excellent after surgery. I have no complaints only a great thanks to the wonderful doctors at Minnesota Eye Consultants who gave me the vision correction procedure of a lifetime.
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"Before my LASIK procedure, I couldn't see the digital clock on the nightstand and had to wear glasses from my first waking minute until the last thing before sleeping for the night. For me, it is like a form of being reborn."
Cynthia R., Brainerd
"For the first time in my life, I see clear and crisp. I can see a clock in the middle of the night — ski, swim, and shower. LASIK has affected everything in my life."
Noel W., Victoria
"I never saw the different hues in colors until I received my first pair of glasses as an eight-year-old. My vision only allowed me to see pastels or very dark colors. I feel that you don't really know sight until you've been without it. My vision is not 20/20 yet, but the freedom to be able to see is absolutely priceless. People still tell me that I'm glowing. It's so exciting! Now I also see from the heart! Thank you!"
V.J. Rice, Dayton
"Dear Dr. Lindstrom,
My father recalls 1948 as one of the saddest years of his adult life. It was in that year that he and my mother realized that there was something wrong with my eyes. I was only eighteen months old when I began wearing glasses. My parents scrimped and saved for two eye operations that insurance didn't cover — one at age three and one at age eight. Neither operation appeared to correct the problem. So for the past 52 years I've worn corrective "coke bottle" lenses......Fast forward to the summer of the year 2000 and the magic hands of Dr. Richard Lindstrom and two miracle surgeries called "clear lens extractions".
I want to recognize Terri's helpfulness as she coordinated my two surgeries knowing I had a distance to travel and a teaching position that made scheduling difficult. I appreciate the patience and friendliness of your front desk staff who really care about individual needs. Lastly Dr. Brown's professional thoughtfulness and genuine concern during my recovery have been exemplary.
It is, therefore, with great thanksgiving that I compose this letter to you. You need to know that I thank you countless times each day as I go about everyday tasks without glasses."
Judy Louis
"It is great to be able to wake up and see! No fussing with glasses or contacts! Water sports are so much better now. It's one of the best things I've ever done!"
Catherine S., Minnetonka
"I no longer feel so extremely vulnerable and at risk of losing a contact or glasses while driving, traveling, swimming or doing any other daily activities. For the first time since childhood, my eyes are clear and bright with no trace of redness. Before LASIK, my eyes were constantly strained, red and sore — no more! My outlook, appearance and feeling of well being have dramatically improved. LASIK is the best Christmas present I ever received! Thank you!"
Vickie H., Dexter
"LASIK is not about a better lifestyle — it's about an improved quality of life. I got my first pair of glasses when I was six. At 16, my vision was so poor that I couldn't find the soap if I dropped it on the shower floor. Today, as a result of LASIK, I sit in my kitchen and watch the birds fly in and out of my feeders. I water-ski carefree. I wake up in the morning with the world in instant focus. It's incredible — I'm so thankful."
Gina S., Clearwater
"I just returned from a week of camping and LASIK made my trip so much more enjoyable. It is a relief to just wake up and go. I also see a lot better."
Mara L., Minnetonka
"There's just one word to describe LASIK: miracle. After years and years of contact lenses and glasses, my vision was corrected in a matter of minutes. I was thrilled to find the most experienced team of surgeons right here in the Twin Cities at Minnesota Eye Consultants. Simply stated, they are the best! I have recommended them to many, many others, and all have had outstanding results."
Nancy K., Edina
"I've reduced my morning routine by 10 minutes with LASIK — no hassle with contacts and solutions."
Roberta. K., Maple Grove
"I am a sports enthusiast, and I enjoy water skiing, snow skiing, softball, golf, running, biking, skating, etc. No more glasses to fog up, fall off or break and no more contacts to dry up or fall out!"
Steven L., Maple Grove
"I had monovision done through LASIK, and now I don't wear regular or bifocal glasses after having to wear glasses since I was 16. No more rain on the glasses or fogging or having to feel around for my glasses because I can't see to find them."
Jeanne S., Moundsview
"I was tired of not being able to see the alarm clock at night and sick of wearing glasses. The day I had LASIK, I could read the exit sign from the office, read billboards and street signs without glasses. Prior to my surgery, if I didn't have my glasses in the same place, I couldn't find them. Now I see 20/20 without them."
David C., Kenyon
"Every day I view the world with my 20/20 LASIK vision. It's like the first time you see with glasses — the scenery is clearer, brighter and in better focus. I don't miss my contacts or fumbling around for my glasses. Sporting activities, from biking to basketball to working out, are greatly enhanced by LASIK."
John N., St. Cloud
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