Nate’s Surgery Day!
Our My LASIK Valentine winner, Nate, had his surgery done in April by Dr. Lee. His wife Molly nominated him for our essay contest and they received the most votes to… read more
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.
Meet the Staff: Christy Stahlberg
Name: Christy Stahlberg Title: I’m currently an Optometric Assistant studying to become a Certified Ophthalmic Tech How long have you worked for MEC: Since 10/23/2003 What’s your favorite thing about… read more
2012 Perspectives in Eye Care
Check out some pictures from the ‘Perspectives in Eye Care’ course put on by the Minnesota Eye Foundation! The event was held at the Hilton Hotel in Bloomington on Monday,… read more
Meet the Staff: Kristine Lindgren
Name: Kristine Lindgren Job Title?Patient Care Coordinator How long have you been with MEC?I started June of 2006, the Monday after I graduated high school! I’ve worked seasonally while obtaining… read more
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
April is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month
According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, about 6 million women have moderate to severe symptoms of dry eye syndrome, compared with 3 million men with such symptoms. April… read more
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
Dr. Richard Lindstrom gives Edmund B. Spaeth Oration!
Dr. Richard Lindstrom gave the Edmund B. Spaeth Oration on March 29th in Philadelphia. It was put on by the Glaucoma Service Foundation and The Greater Philadelphia Ophthalmic Society. Dr…. read more
