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If you’re considering LASIK to gain freedom from a life with glasses or contacts, it’s important to know as much as possible about the procedure. This means asking your LASIK surgeon at Minnesota Eye Consultants if you could be a good candidate for bladeless LASIK! What Is LASIK? LASIK is an acronym for laser-assisted in-situ… Read More

18. The number of years Minnesota Eye Consultants has been involved with Artificial Iris research studies. We entered our most recent Artificial Iris study in 2013, with the CustomFlex® Artificial Iris however we began using Artificial Iris’ in 2000, as we were involved in a different study at that time. In 2010, we started using the… Read More

In late June, Glaukos (an ophthalmic medical technology company focused directly on the treatment of glaucoma) announced that the FDA had approved the much anticipated iStent inject® Trabecular Micro-Bypass System (or the iStent inject, for short) for patients with mild-to-moderate primary open-angle glaucoma. We are delighted to share that our very own Dr. Thomas W…. Read More

This time of year is always bittersweet as we say ‘goodbye’ to the Fellow physicians who have been with us this past year, and ‘hello’ to the incoming 2018-2019 Fellows! Dr. Walter T. Parker (our MD Fellow) will be returning to Alabama and joining Alabama Ophthalmology Associates in Birmingham. We will certainly miss him at… Read More

The Optical Departments located within the Bloomington office and adjacent to our Minneapolis office (Park Optical) are now closed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and would like to suggest visiting one of our Preferred Optical Partners for your future optical needs.  Commonly Asked Questions/Answers: Q: Can I still see my MEC eye… Read More

  Cataracts, the leading cause of blindness in the world are a common age-related condition. Nearly 25 million Americans who are 40 and over develop cataracts, a clumping of proteins in the lens, which causes cloudy or blurry vision, and can eventually result in loss of vision. Even though cataracts are a very common condition… Read More

Swimming, hiking, beach parties, fun in the sun . . . summer activities are the best, but they can definitely take a toll on your eyes. Here’s how you can protect your eyes from seasonal stress! Avoid UV Radiation Sunlight contains two types of potentially harmful rays: UVA and UVB.  UVB, in particular, can cause… Read More

It’s okay to rely on others when recovering from surgery. In fact, it is necessary for a large part of it. For example, in many surgeries, especially eye surgeries such as cataract removal, you will not be able to drive yourself home. Whether you get a taxi service or a close friend to bring you… Read More

Each year, the Minnesota Eye Foundation (a non-profit organization founded by Minnesota Eye Consultants) sets aside two surgical dates to provide eye care procedures to community members in need, who are unable to afford care. We recently completed our 2018 surgical dates on Saturday, March 3rd and Saturday, March 17th. They were once again a… Read More

LASIK surgery can be a life-changing experience, but it’s important to arm yourself with knowledge of the basics — surgery cost, recovery time, risks, and aftercare — before undergoing the procedure. Here are 10 things to know before having LASIK surgery: Know Your Surgeon Research your options. Look for an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist. Be sure… Read More