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
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MEC’s ad in MSP Magazine!
Check out our ad in the March issue of Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine!
Northwest Haiti Christian Mission
Dr. Patrick Riedel recently traveled to St. Louis de Nord on the northwest coast of Haiti to participate in an eye mission trip at Northwest Haiti Christian Mission. While the bulk… read more
Nate talks strategy!
Myth: If you cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way!
Myth: If you cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way. Fact: Contrary to the old saying, eyes will not stay that way if you cross them. If your child is… read more
Giving Back | Surgeon Medical Mission & Education Initiatives
In this first quarter of 2012, several of our surgeon partners are participating in international medical mission trips or education and teaching endeavors: Dr. Thomas Samuelson is visiting Indonesia with… read more