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We are honored to have a new provider joining Minnesota Eye Consultants! Mark A. Dsouza has a unique background: he is a Physician Assistant with significant ophthalmology and eye care experience, as he was a practicing ophthalmologist for nearly 30 years in India.    Working primarily out of Minnetonka, Mark will be offering urgent clinic… Read More

Thinking about LASIK? You’re likely considering price, recovery, and other factors. But before you get in too deep, don’t forget about things you can look forward to after LASIK! It’s a good thing to be proactive about your health and educate yourself about LASIK, but let’s focus on the fun! Read on for just some… Read More

Are you considering LASIK but still not sure if the benefits of the procedure are worth the cost? You may also be wondering if LASIK is really as safe as your friends tell you it is. Can you even afford it? And how do you find a LASIK surgeon you can trust with your vision?… Read More

We’d like to take a moment to congratulate our fearless leader, the founder of Minnesota Eye Consultants – Dr. Richard Lindstrom. 2019 marks his 50th year in medicine and 45th year in ophthalmology, a truly remarkable accomplishment. Over the years, Dr. Lindstrom has graciously enhanced the lives of thousands of patients by helping them reach and exceed their visual… Read More

Sponsored by the Minnesota Eye Foundation, The Vision Project (TVP) provides medically necessary eye care services and surgeries at no cost to patients unable to afford treatment. The program is a volunteer effort supported by Minnesota Eye Consultants surgeons and team members, along with the assistance of anesthetists and vendors willing to donate their time,… Read More

Cost is one of the most important factors for patients when it comes to planning for LASIK eye surgery. Of course, LASIK is not covered by most insurance companies. There are a few who offer member-based discount prices. To find out if your insurance offers a member discount for LASIK, call the customer service line…. Read More

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that results in a thin, cone-shaped cornea that often bulges outward, leading to distorted vision. Something important to be aware of is the strong hereditary correlation between Keratoconus individuals and their family history. At Minnesota Eye Consultants, we strive to provide excellent eye care to not only our patients,… Read More

The thought of paying for LASIK eye surgery may seem overwhelming at first. Insurance isn’t going to cover LASIK because LASIK surgery is an elective procedure. If you’re like most people, you can’t pay for the full cost of LASIK up front. Does this mean you are out of options? Of course not! Read on… Read More

(Video courtesy of Eye Bank Association of America) Did you know that YOU have the power to build hope and restore sight by becoming an eye donor? Registering as an eye, organ and tissue donor is easy and will truly change the lives of others. We have six corneal surgeons at Minnesota Eye Consultants who… Read More

Did you know that LASIK surgery is one of the most performed surgeries? LASIK is a type of laser eye surgery that corrects vision. This is accomplished by creating a flap in the cornea. After the flap creation, an excimer laser reshapes the cornea. It sounds pretty complicated, but the entire process only takes about… Read More