We are thrilled to win The Best of the Best award this year! We will always strive to help out patients see their very best!
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that worsens with age and affects the part of the eye responsible for central vision. It may cause blurriness and changes in color perception. Request an eye exam to detect AMD, learn about management options, and prevent permanent vision loss. #HealthyAgingMonth
Cataracts are a common result of the natural aging process. About 1 in 5 adults over the age of 65 has a cataract. Symptoms include blurring vision, faded colors, and double vision. Learn more about cataracts https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/cataracts/ #HealthyAgingMonth
Finding it harder to read that smartphone up close? At 40, most people experience “presbyopia,” meaning “aging eye.” Ask us how we treat this condition.
#HealthyAgingMonth
Happy Labor Day!
Celebrate Healthy Aging Month with us by staying active, eating healthy, and seeing your ophthalmologist regularly to preserve your sight! #HealthyAgingMonth
Ever wondered why owls twist their heads into impossible positions? because they don’t have eyeballs! Instead an owl’s eyes are shaped like cylindrical tubes. Because of these, they have to move their entire head to get a good look around.
Watch this animated video to find out the importance of having regular eye exams to protect your eyes.
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Eye Exams: Detecting the Signs We Can’t See
Most blindness and vision impairment is preventable or treatable if detected early!
#WorldSightDay
Our team is here for you, diagnosing and treating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism; performing surgery or medical treatment for cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and dry eye; and providing eye exams and full optical services for glasses and contacts.
"Dr. Fischer and his staff are very caring. They are very calming. I was very happy with the entire procedure. I would highly recommend Dr. Fischer and his staff for cataract surgery."
Learn more about laser cataract surgery:https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/cataracts/
Contact lenses that do not fit properly can cause discomfort, obstruct your vision, cause eye infections, and even scratch your corneas.
If you’re planning on wearing spooky lenses this Halloween, make sure to protect your eyes with these tips!
Decorative contact lenses may be fun, but an eye infection isn’t. Get a prescription from your eye doctor first.
Hope your costume is off the chart!
Happy Veteran's Day! We are thankful for all those who serve.
Learn more about how to rid yourself of cataracts with laser surgery!
https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/cataracts/
All calls made to any of our 7 convenient locations are answered by our Willmar office. This change is to simplify access to your eye care team and improve your experience. Whether you need to ask questions, schedule an appointment, or refill a prescription, we are here for you!
We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, and we look forward to seeing you at your next visit to Fischer Laser Eye Center!
"I chose a lifestyle lens because I wanted close-up, intermediate, and distance vision without glasses. Today I don’t wear glasses at all. When I get up in the morning, I reach over automatically to pick them up and I think, oh, I don’t need these."
Learn more about lifestyle lenses implanted during cataract surgery: https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/cataracts/
Happy Thanksgiving!
"I chose a lifestyle lens because I wanted close-up, intermediate, and distance vision without glasses. Today I don’t wear glasses at all. When I get up in the morning, I reach over automatically to pick them up and I think, oh, I don’t need these."
Learn more by clicking here https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/cataracts/
"If you were thinking about having LASEK laser vision correction, I would say absolutely 100% go ahead and have it done. It has been wonderful not having to worry about glasses and contacts." Learn more about LASEK by clicking https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/lasik/
"For both of us they will pick out numerous frames for us to try on. Tell them what you like, and they’ll pick out ten, twelve different frames. If you want good service and helpful and polite and kind, by far, this team is great." Learn about our optical services by clicking https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/optical/
All of our offices are closed for the rest of the day. Thank you very much and stay safe. 🙂
A safety message from Dr. Jeff Fischer of Fischer Laser Eye Center.
All locations are closed on December 24th and 25th.
All locations are closing at 3:00pm on December 31st.
All locations are closed on January 1st.
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
"If you were thinking about having LASEK laser vision correction, I would say absolutely 100% go ahead and have it done. It has been wonderful not having to worry about glasses and contacts." Learn more about LASEK by clicking https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/lasik/
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our optician, Linda, who is starting her retirement after 30 years! Linda will be greatly missed by us and her patients! She's starting her retirement with a trip to Florida.
It's #GlaucomaAwareness Month! This condition is also known as the silent thief of sight. Early detection is important when it comes to saving your vision, so remember to schedule regular eye exams.
Listen to a safety message from Dr. Jeff Fischer of Fischer Laser Eye Center.
How many people in the United States have Glaucoma? 50% Know. 50% Don’t. #GlaucomaAwareness
How much do you really know about the eye conditions that affect your everyday life? In our Eye to Eye video series, your family eye doctors quickly get to the bottom of some of the most common threats to your vision and eye health. In this video, Dr. Britta Hansen Brown talks dry eye.
"For both of us they will pick out numerous frames for us to try on. Tell them what you like, and they’ll pick out ten, twelve different frames. If you want good service and helpful and polite and kind, by far, this team is great." Learn about our optical services by clicking https://fischerlaser.com/vision-services/optical/
In honor of National Patient Recognition Week, we’d like to thank all of our patients for choosing and trusting us with your eye care.
For our final anniversary of the January, meet Trevor Daucsavage! Trevor is our IT Director of Fischer Laser Eye Center. Trevor joined Fischer Laser Eye Center in January 2012. We appreciate his expertise! 🙂
Meet Sarah Pflueger, our optician from our New London office! Sarah joined us in January 2007. Patients love Sarah’s friendly smile and her expertise! Along with her education from St. Cloud technology she is also a Certified Optician through the American Board of Opticianry. 🙂
Have you met our excellent lab manager Kyle Jordre yet? Our Fischer Laser Eye Center family was lucky enough to gain Kyle and his expertise in January 2016. If you see him, be sure to say hello!
How much do you really know about the eye conditions that affect your everyday life? In our Eye to Eye video series, your family eye doctors quickly get to the bottom of some of the most common threats to your vision and eye health. In this video, Dr. Britta Hansen Brown talks dry eye.
Happy birthday to our January staff! Chrissy, Janine, Isaiah, Stacy, and Marik. We appreciate everything you do. 🙂
We are searching for a full-time optician to enhance our patient's overall visit. You can read the details and apply here on our careers page. https://fischerlaser.com/contact-us/careers/
In this video of the Eye to Eye series, Dr. Novak takes a minute to call out a big issue with glaucoma. Not just that it can lead to permanent vision loss if untreated but that more than half of the 2.2 million Americans with glaucoma don’t even realize they have it. Take a moment to learn how this condition has earned its name as the Silent Thief of Sight, and find out how to prevent vision loss!
Laser surgery at Fischer Laser Eye Center could change how you respond to last minute plans. Taking you from “wait, let me grab my glasses” to “I’m ready when you are!” Learn how to achieve clear vision with more freedom from glasses by visiting https://fischerlaser.com/
We would like to wish Sharon a happy birthday! Sharon works in our Paynesville office. We appreciate everything you do and hope you are having a great day. 🙂
We would like to wish our technician, Mary, a happy birthday! We appreciate everything you do and hope you're having a great day. 🙂
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️👁️
Don't forget to love your vision. 😍
Please help us wish our Optical Manger, Chris Cordes, well in his next adventure. Chris has been with us since 1994. He has been living in Marshall and commuting for the last 12 years and has decided to live and work in the same town. We are going to miss his optical knowledge and dedication to his patients!
Judy and Kim are enjoying their new beach chairs, which they won in a recent Maui Jim Contest! Ask any of our opticians why they love Maui Jim Suns. 😎
At Fischer Laser Eye Center, many patients tell us they love the way they look and see in their glasses. But for those looking for a different option, our experienced eye surgeon offers LASEK vision correction. Learn more by clicking https://fischerlaser.com/vision-servi...
Thanks to Capture Your Style for the shoutout! If you're searching for a new pair of glasses, stop by our optical department anytime. 😎
Capture Your Style
February 18 at 11:58 AM ·
Fischer Laser Eye Center has the best selection of glasses around! Capture Your Style loves the creative freedom they give us!
#localphotographer #eyeglassesfashion #eyecandy #style
Judy and Kim are enjoying their new beach chairs, which they won in a recent Maui Jim Contest! Ask any of our opticians why they love Maui Jim Suns. 😎
Happy birthday to Dr. Novak! We hope you enjoy your special day today, and we appreciate everything you do. 🙂
We would like to wish a happy belated birthday to our very own Dr. Lenz! His special day was on Sunday, and we hope he enjoyed it. 🙂
At Fischer Laser Eye Center, many patients tell us they love the way they look and see in their glasses. But for those looking for a different option, our experienced eye surgeon offers LASEK vision correction. Learn more by clicking https://fischerlaser.com/vision-servi...
Thanks to Capture Your Style for the shoutout! If you're searching for a new pair of glasses, stop by our optical department anytime. 😎
Capture Your Style
February 18 at 11:58 AM ·
Fischer Laser Eye Center has the best selection of glasses around! Capture Your Style loves the creative freedom they give us!
#localphotographer #eyeglassesfashion #eyecandy #style
Happy Birthday to our optician, Laura! Laura works in our Paynesville and Litchfield offices. Our patients appreciate Laura and so do we! 🎉
Three cheers for three years for Lexi Broman. Lexi manages all of our contact lens orders via phone calls and online orders. You are appreciated! Happy 'workiversary'! 🙂
Happy birthday to Dr. Novak! We hope you enjoy your special day today, and we appreciate everything you do. 🙂
We would like to wish a happy belated birthday to our very own Dr. Lenz! His special day was on Sunday, and we hope he enjoyed it. 🙂
At Fischer Laser Eye Center, many patients tell us they love the way they look and see in their glasses. But for those looking for a different option, our experienced eye surgeon offers LASEK vision correction. Learn more by clicking https://fischerlaser.com/vision-servi...
Thanks to Capture Your Style for the shoutout! If you're searching for a new pair of glasses, stop by our optical department anytime. 😎
Capture Your Style
February 18 at 11:58 AM ·
Fischer Laser Eye Center has the best selection of glasses around! Capture Your Style loves the creative freedom they give us!
#localphotographer #eyeglassesfashion #eyecandy #style
Tomorrow, March 10th, our Paynesville office will be closed.
Happy #internationalwomensday! To our own sensational team of women: Every day we see how undeniably instrumental you are to this office and our patients’ #eyecare. Thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and expertise. We are so lucky to have each and every one of you.
Happy Birthday to Melany! 🎉 It's not very often has she gotten to celebrate her March birthday in Minnesota with temps in the 60’s this weekend!
Plenty of things change as we age, but our need for clear vision doesn’t. At Fischer Laser Eye Center, our full team of eye doctors and our specialized eye surgeon treat a complete range of conditions affecting patients of all ages. Learn about our vision services at https://fischerlaser.com/
We're excited to introduce a new member to our billing department, Courtney! Courtney just started with us it’s her 30th Birthday! 🎉
Happy Birthday to our optician, Laura! Laura works in our Paynesville and Litchfield offices. Our patients appreciate Laura and so do we! 🎉
Meet Colleen Van Slooten, our Insurance Administrator. Colleen joined our practice in 1992. Colleen remains dedicated to her role, even after 29 years! We appreciate her many years of service to us.
If you didn't know already, March is #WorkPlaceEyeWellnessMonth! We often think of eye injuries from outdoor jobs like construction work when discussing vision safety. However, computer vision syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions at work. Here's some tips to manage your visual health when sitting at your computer. https://preventblindness.org/march-is-workplace-eye-wellness-month/
Happy Birthday to Pam! Pam is our official birthday queen. She keeps us all updated on the many birthdays in our organization. We hope Pam has a great birthday and great year!
Tomorrow, March 10th, our Paynesville office will be closed.
Happy #internationalwomensday! To our own sensational team of women: Every day we see how undeniably instrumental you are to this office and our patients’ #eyecare. Thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and expertise. We are so lucky to have each and every one of you.
Happy Birthday to Melany! 🎉 It's not very often has she gotten to celebrate her March birthday in Minnesota with temps in the 60’s this weekend!
Meet, Emily Thein, one of our Certified Ophthalmic Techs. Emily and her family relocated to Minnesota and joined our practice in March of 2018. We appreciate Emily!
Have a lucky day! 🍀
Meet Lisa Schneider, who is a Certified Ophthalmic Tech and also a LPN. Lisa joined our practice in 1999 and continues to give our patients great care in our clinic and also works as a post op nurse in our ASC during cataract surgeries. Thank you Lisa!
Meet Colleen Van Slooten, our Insurance Administrator. Colleen joined our practice in 1992. Colleen remains dedicated to her role, even after 29 years! We appreciate her many years of service to us.
If you didn't know already, March is #WorkPlaceEyeWellnessMonth! We often think of eye injuries from outdoor jobs like construction work when discussing vision safety. However, computer vision syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions at work. Here's some tips to manage your visual health when sitting at your computer. https://preventblindness.org/march-is-workplace-eye-wellness-month/
Happy Birthday to Pam! Pam is our official birthday queen. She keeps us all updated on the many birthdays in our organization. We hope Pam has a great birthday and great year!
If you want clearer vision with freedom from glasses and contacts, LASEK may be an option for you. In this brief Eye to Eye video, leading LASEK surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Fischer answers some of the most common questions about the procedure. For more answers to your LASEK questions, we welcome you to schedule a LASEK consultation at Fischer Laser Eye Center.
Happy birthday, Dr. Fischer! We hope you enjoy your special day and we appreciate everything you do. 🙂🎂
Meet, Emily Thein, one of our Certified Ophthalmic Techs. Emily and her family relocated to Minnesota and joined our practice in March of 2018. We appreciate Emily!
Have a lucky day! 🍀
Meet Lisa Schneider, who is a Certified Ophthalmic Tech and also a LPN. Lisa joined our practice in 1999 and continues to give our patients great care in our clinic and also works as a post op nurse in our ASC during cataract surgeries. Thank you Lisa!
Meet Colleen Van Slooten, our Insurance Administrator. Colleen joined our practice in 1992. Colleen remains dedicated to her role, even after 29 years! We appreciate her many years of service to us.
