
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

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