Did you hear Dr. Lindstrom’s interview on The OIS Podcast? Listen for a discussion of his personal and professional history, steps taken to keep patients and team members safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, how saying “yes” to opportunities got him where he is today, work/life balance, innovation, and how to avoid burnout. You can find all this and more in the episode, so be sure to tune in! https://ois.net/say-yes-to-opportunities-podcast/

Congratulations to Dr. Hardten for being named one of Minnesota Monthly’s 2020 Top Doctors! We couldn’t be prouder to have you as part of our Minnesota Eye Consultants family. To view the full list, click here: http://ow.ly/iLrh50BuXiC.

It’s that time of year when flex card funds start to expire. If you’ve been putting off your eye care, schedule a consultation with us and put your hard-earned savings to good use!

We were so excited to hear that Harrison Smith was recently named one of the Vikings’ team captains! Did you know he had his laser vision correction performed here at Minnesota Eye? Check out our interview with him! #Skol #PreferredOphthalmologistsOfTheVikings YOUTUBE.COM Harrison Smith | PRK Patient

Okay, so maybe we don’t actually do brow lifts on Shar-Peis, but this was too funny not to share!

We aim to keep our procedures affordable for all patients. Did you know that we offer deferred-interest financing options for 6, 12, 18, and 24 months through Care Credit and Alphaeon? From beginning to end, the application process typically takes only fifteen minutes (or less). If you’ve been putting off treatment for fear of the cost, call us at (952) 888-5800 to schedule a consultation and discuss your options with our expert financing team.

We’re raring to go this game day! It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that contact lenses are the preferred eye corrective method for athletes, but you can watch this video for a deeper dive into why they’re such a great fit. #Skol #PreferredOphthalmologistsOfTheVikings SHARE.RENDIA.COM Contact Lenses for Athletes

Fall’s arrival ushers in a season of cooler weather, but did you know there are a few things you should watch out for with regards to your eye health? Read the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s top tips to stay in the know. AAO.ORG 4 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Fall

Did you know that we have an Instagram? Follow us for trivia, inspiration, and much, much more!

Today is World Sight Day! What does that mean? Started in 1990, it’s an annual initiative focused on raising awareness of blindness and vision impairment around the world. Read more about the day here. NEWS18.COM World Sight Day 2020: Why is It Celebrated? All About its History and Significance

It’s allergy season again, so be sure to take good care of your eyes in the meantime. HEALTH.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM How do allergies affect the eyes?

Happy anniversary to Dr. Stewart, who has been with Minnesota Eye Consultants for a year as of this month. We’ve loved having her with us, and here’s to many more years ahead!

We’ve always wanted to travel to space, but it looks like we might have to adjust our plans… BUSINESSINSIDER.COM Living in space could make people more coordinated but weaken their vision, according to recent brain scans

There’s no Vikings game this week, so we’re spending the day learning about real Vikings from history. Whether or not they actually wore horned helmets won’t stop us from donning them for games! #Skol #PreferredOphthalmologistsOfTheVikings HISTORY.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM Did Vikings really have horns on their helmets?

How much information do you convey with your eyes? We’re certainly all leaning on them more nowadays. THECONVERSATION.COM Face masks: why your eyes might be saying more than you realise

Congratulations to Dr. Melicher, who celebrates ten years with Minnesota Eye Consultants this month! We’re so grateful for her continual commitment to patient care, and we can’t wait to see what the next years bring.

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. New research suggests that the condition affects the eyes, as well – read on to learn more. THECONVERSATION.COM Parkinson's disease can affect the eyes – here's what we know so far

What do you think of eye tracking technology? EETIMES.COM EETimes - Time to Open Eyes to Eye Tracking -

Curious to find out what you’ll need? Call us at (952) 888-5800 to schedule a consultation today. Our doctors will tailor a treatment plan specific to your needs.

It’s game day again! Fingers crossed we keep our win streak going today. In the meantime, did you know there are some sports vision exercises you can do from home to train your eyes to work like those of your favorite athletes? Try them out today and let us know how you did! #Skol #PreferredOphthalmologistsOfTheVikings ALLABOUTVISION.COM 6 Sports Vision Skills You Can Practice At Home

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes November as Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Check out the medical advances scientists have in the works as they focus on improving the quality of eyesight for those who live with diabetes. AAO.ORG Sight-Saving Advances in Diabetic Eye Disease

Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL) is a technique that uses ultraviolet light and a photosensitizer called riboflavin (liquid vitamin B2) to strengthen the cornea and attempt to reduce the progression of Keratoconus or post-LASIK ectasia. To learn more about CXL, visit our website: https://www.mneye.com/cornea-minneapolis/corneal-collagen-crosslinking/. Pictured here are Kasey Zhou and Dr. Omar Awad with the Glaukos iLink lamp used in the procedure. If you’re curious about the treatment, reach out to our team at (952) 888-5800 to schedule a consultation.

We shared a video recently of a teenager seeing color for the first time, but what do you actually know about color blindness? Test your knowledge with this trivia question! SHARE.RENDIA.COM Vignette: Trivia - Color Blindness

Did you catch our latest newsletter? If you missed it, you can check it out here: https://email.glacial.com/t/r-65B7979DF90682012540EF23F30FEDED To ensure you keep up-to-date on all things Minnesota Eye, make sure to sign up to receive future newsletter editions here: https://www.mneye.com/contact-us/#newsletter EMAIL.GLACIAL.COM MEC Monthly | Thankful For Our Patients | Nov. 2020

Dr. Mark Hansen was recently awarded the Phillips Eye Institute HOPE Award (Hospital Outstanding Patient Experience). This award recognizes excellence in service to patients as measured by the Press Ganey HCAHPS patient experience survey. Congrats, Dr. Hansen!

Why go to Minnesota Eye Consultants for BOTOX? Watch this video with our own Dr. Melicher as she discusses the different types of botulinum toxin and filler procedures we perform. Our top priority is that you understand all facets of your treatment before undergoing it, so if you have any further questions, you can feel free to ask them of your doctor at your appointment. To schedule an appointment for yourself, you can call us at (952) 888-5800. YOUTUBE.COM Botulinum Toxin at Minnesota Eye Consultants

Research has been an integral part of our practice since the beginning. In fact, it's even in our mission statement: To preserve, restore, and enhance vision through research, teaching, and providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to patients. Listen as Dr. Thomas Samuelson summarizes results from a 3-year pivotal trial of the iStent inject for glaucoma patients. #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth HEALIO.COM VIDEO: Samuelson discusses iStent inject clinical trial data

May his message of love and equality continue to inspire our nation, as we strive to achieve justice and equal rights for all.

MIGS: Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. What is MIGS exactly and what does this newer category of treatment options mean for patients dealing with Glaucoma? Listen as Dr. Thomas Samuelson and Dr. Patrick Riedel explain the significance and history behind these incredible procedures! #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth YOUTUBE.COM Glaucoma | MIGS (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery)

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! What is glaucoma exactly? It's a group of vision-threatening eye diseases that can cause damage to the nerve fibers within the optic nerve, that connect to the brain at the back of the eye. Damage to the optic nerve sadly makes this one of the leading causes of vision loss. Check out this video of our Glaucoma Specialists further explaining glaucoma and treatment options available. MNEYE.COM Glaucoma Minneapolis | Glaucoma Minnesota | MN Eye