Comprehensive Eye Exams for Adults and Children
Treatment of Eye Infections, Injuries & Diseases
Allergies, Pink Eye, Dry Eye, Cataract, Diabetes, and Glaucoma
Pre & Post Operative Care for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Treatment of Eye Emergencies
Contact Lens Exam & Fitting
Computer Vision Specialists
Specialty Eyewear
Fashion Frames

Eye Examinations

When you come for your appointment, we make sure to schedule ample time so you will never feel rushed. Our office provides complete eye care for both adults and children. During your comprehensive eye health evaluation your eyes will be checked for any potential eye disorders or diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and appropriate treatment is prescribed, whether it's medication, lenses, or vision therapy.  

We are prepared to handle your eye care needs with the latest in diagnostic equipment and eye care technology.

Contact Lenses

Remember a contact lens is a medical device. You want to order from someone who knows your needs and will provide personalized follow-up care.  Our professionals are experts in fitting contact lenses and can handle the most specialized needs. Whether rigid or soft lenses, we are experienced in handling the most difficult of prescriptions.

If you have allergies, then you know allergies can be particularly annoying to contact lens wearers. However, new lens materials and medications have eliminated the burning, itchy eyes experienced by allergy suffers. Prescription medications such as Patanol and Alrex are amazingly effective and safe even in children as young as three. Let us know when you come in for your appointment if you have special allergy needs and we will be happy to help you.

Optical Dispensing

We are excited to offer you the latest frame designs in a beautiful setting. Our highly qualified opticians will adjust and fit your glasses to you for extended comfort and vision.

We have a complete line of sun wear to choose from as well as magnetic and standard clips to protect your eyes from the damaging UV rays of the sun.

Frames

- Designer Lines
- Safety Frames
- Sports Frames
- Children's Frames
- Sunglasses
- Spring Hinges
- Lightweight Space-age
- Large Selection

Lens Features

- Thin, Lightweight Lenses
- Safety Lenses
- Polycarbonate Lenses
- Progressive Lenses
- Computer Lenses
- Sports Lenses
- Transition Lenses
- Special Tints
- Anti-Reflective Coatings
- Ultra-Violet Protection

Laser Vision Correction

Do you want to be less dependent on glasses or contact lenses? You may be a candidate for refractive surgery. Here's what you need to know.

The most common technique available now is LASIK, which is an acronym for Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis. This basically means laser light is used to reshape the cornea to correct an eye that is nearsighted, farsighted, or has astigmatism. Reducing your dependence on glasses or contact lenses will mean more freedom in your work and leisure activities.

There is no pain during the procedure because the eye is numbed with drops. There is an improvement in the vision immediately after the procedure and continues to clear as the eye heals. You should miss work the day of the procedure, but may return the next day.

The cost is around $2,000 per eye and insurance doesn't cover it because they view it as elective, cosmetic surgery.

We are certified to do all the pre-op and post-op examinations. I can determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure during the pre-op visit.

I know many people who are extremely happy with their results. This may be the answer for you too! Contact St. Anthony Eye Clinic for more information or e-mail us for a free brochure on LASIK refractive surgery.

Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, Removal of Foreign Objects and Dry Eyes

Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, and Removal of Foreign Objects: Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries and removal of foreign objects. Please call our office at 612.781.4730. State of the art microscopes allow us to examine the front surface of the eye and facial areas around the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed.

Dry Eyes: Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.

Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes

Cataracts: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision.

Glaucoma: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma.

Diabetes: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination each year. Laser treatments have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment can destroy these vessels. We have the latest instruments used to detect changes in the back of the eye. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist.

If you are coming in for a comprehensive eye exam, please fill out the Welcome to the Office form to help us understand your eye health history.