FDA approves first glaucoma stent for use with cataract surgery!
FDA approves first glaucoma stent for use with cataract surgery! http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm309667.htm?utm_source=Email+Created+2012%2F05%2F31%2C+3%3A27+PM&utm_campaign=MEC+Monthly&utm_medium=email
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
Meet the MEC Staff: Jessica Schill
Name: Jessica Schill Title: Clinical Assistant to Dr. Sherman Reeves Favorite Thing About Working for MEC: Being part of a wonderful team who helps make differences in people’s lives every… read more
State Senators at our Blaine Clinic!
Minnesota Senators Pam Wolf and Michelle Benson were at our Blaine clinic this morning to observe Dr. Thomas Samuelson as he performed Cataract surgery. Pictured from Left to Right: Senator… read more
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
Dr. Hardten & Dr. Lindstrom named one of 2012’s TOP DOCTORS!
Congratulations to Dr. David Hardten and Dr. Richard Lindstrom! Both were voted a “2012 Top Doctor” by their peers (and Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine)!
Meet the MEC Staff: Orla Tighe
Name: Orla Tighe Title: Patient Care Coordinator Favorite thing about working for MEC: My coworkers. They are a fun bunch to work with! What is your favorite food? I love… read more
Check out some pictures from the last ASCRS Meeting in Chicago!
Elizabeth Davis MD FACS, David Hardten MD FACS, and the team at Minnesota Eye Consultants perform a live surgery broadcast to the ASCRS Meeting in Chicago (Live Event hosted at… read more
How to Reduce Harsh UV Rays
Did you know UV rays can come from many directions!? They radiate directly from the sun, but they are also reflected from the ground, from water, snow, sand and other… read more
Meet the Staff: Meagan Jones
Job Title? Front Desk Receptionist How long have you been with MEC? It will be one year in July What do you like most about working for MEC? I like the flexible schedule… read more
