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Myth: Wearing glasses too much will make the eyes “dependent” on them.

Myth: Wearing glasses too much will make the eyes “dependent” on them. Fact: Refractive errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness, or astigmatism) change as kids get older. Many variables come into play, but… read more

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Prevent Eye Injuries from Fireworks!

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks are involved in thousands of injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms each year. Most fireworks injuries occur during the one… read more

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Myth: Only boys can be color-blind.

Myth: Only boys can be color-blind. Fact: It’s estimated that up to 8% of boys have some degree of color blindness, whereas less than 1% of girls do.

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Myth: Two blue-eyed parents can’t produce a child with brown eyes.

Myth: Two blue-eyed parents can’t produce a child with brown eyes. Fact: Two blue-eyed parents can have a child with brown eyes, although it’s very rare. Likewise, two brown-eyed parents… read more

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Myth: Computer use can damage the eyes.

Myth: Computer use can damage the eyes. Fact: According to the AAO, computer use won’t harm the eyes. However, when using a computer for long periods of time, the eyes… read more

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Save Your Vision Month: Healthy Vision at the Computer

People who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time often encounter a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Headaches, neck strain, backaches and wrist pain are common, but,… read more

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Save Your Vision Month: Healthy Vision at the Computer

People who sit in front of a computer for long periods of time often encounter a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Headaches, neck strain, backaches and wrist pain are common, but,… read more

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Operation Eyesight – Restoring Vision for Those in Need

To view KARE 11 TV’s coverage of this program, click here. On Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, March 10, the surgeons, physicians, anesthesiologists and clinic professionals of Minnesota Eye Consultants, will… read more

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Congratulations to Dr. Richard L. Lindstrom!

Congratulations to Dr. Richard L. Lindstrom! He is included on Becker’s ASC Review’s “34 Best Ophthalmologists in America,” a list of the best ophthalmologists in the country. Here a link… read more

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Preferred Ophthalmologists of the MN Vikings!

Anthony Herrera, Minnesota Vikings Guard “When I first thought about LASIK I made an appointment with my own eye doctor at Hopkins Eye Clinic. His examination determined that I was… read more