How Do I Choose Between LASIK Or PRK?
Did you know that LASIK eye surgery is almost identical to PRK? If a patient qualifies as a candidate for both LASIK surgery and PRK, why would they choose one… read more
6 Tips For Considering Bladeless LASIK
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… read more
Now FDA Approved: The CustomFlex® Artificial Iris
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… read more
ANNOUNCEMENT: Dr. Samuelson Makes History Implanting the First Commercial iStent Inject® in the U.S.
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… read more
Welcome to our 2018-2019 Fellow Physicians!
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!… read more
MN Eye Optical Shops Are Now Closed
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… read more
5 Cataract Urban Legends
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… read more
13 Easy Ways To Protect Your Eyes This Summer
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… read more
4 Self-Care Tips for Cataract Surgery Recovery
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… read more
The Vision Project
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… read more
