General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  We take pride in our world class surgery, preventative care and pediatric care, and our patients agree. Read all Reviews
• Primary Care
  Associated Eye Care exists to provide high quality, extensive eye care to the Eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area and to patients of all ages through a multi-specialty, integrated care approach. We treat each patient with respect, dignity, kindness, and compassion and strive to continuously understand their needs and exceed their expectations of quality eye care. We are recognized by patients, primary care physicians, ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and patients as a leading group of high integrity eye care professionals.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve that is a leading cause of blindness in this country. Because early in the disease there are no symptoms, glaucoma is often referred to as “the silent thief of sight.” In the majority of patients with glaucoma, the pressure inside the eye is elevated. With early detection and treatment, vision loss and blindness from glaucoma can be prevented.
• Ophthalmology
  With so many advanced technologies continually emerging in the field of ophthalmology, it is important that we have the technical expertise in place. In order to achieve continual improvement in this area, Associated Eye Care introduced an internal educational program called AEC University in 2006 with the focus of improving skills across the organization. This program moved to full-time status in the summer of 2015 with one of its primary functions being to further advance the skills of employees who occupy technical positions.
• Macular Degeneration
  Macular degeneration is a breakdown of the retinal tissue in the macula of an affected eye. The macula is a small area in the back of the eye that allows a person to see fine detail. The breakdown of the macula causes decreased central vision, which can affect our distance and near vision. Many studies have revealed that the frequency of this disease increases dramatically after age 60, and there is currently no cure available.
• Laser Eye Surgery
  LASIK is a laser eye surgery that corrects several types of common vision ailments. Not every condition or every person can be treated with LASIK. For those that are, LASIK can provide a quick and relatively painless solution for gaining vision with crisp, brilliant clarity and less dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
• Cataracts
  Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of the eye. They normally develop over the course of a person’s life and nearly everyone over 60 years of age has some degree of cataract formation. When cataracts impair vision, it is time to trade in the clouded lens for a crystal clear replacement.
• Cataract Surgery
  Foundation’s U.S. based charitable cataract surgery program. Its mission is to eliminate treatable cataract blindness in the United States. By leveraging the combined strength of established charitable organizations and ASCRS-member volunteer surgeons, Operation Sight is providing needed care to those unable to access or afford surgery. Visit our Operation Sight page for more details.
• Eye Exam
  We proudly offer telehealth services at Associated Eye Care. Telehealth video technology allows us to provide care remotely while prioritizing safety for you and our staff members during the COVID-19 health crisis. Telehealth encounters are similar to in-person visits, are secure and HIPAA compliant, and conducted directly from your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. During the encounter, your medical history and personal health information will be discussed, and then a brief eye examination will be performed. Many eye conditions can be diagnosed and managed over video. If prescription medications are needed, they may be sent electronically to your pharmacy. Your doctor will make follow-up recommendations at the conclusion of the encounter. Your appointment will be billed to your insurance just like it is when you visit us in clinic.

Neurologists

• Epilepsy

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  The retina is a structure in the back of the eye that is analogous to the film of a camera. It detects light to produce an image we can see. Diabetic damage to the retina is called diabetic retinopathy. Early stages of this process are called nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. In these stages, small blood vessels leak in the retina causing swelling and bleeding. Deposits in the retina called exudates also may form. When these changes occur in the central region of the retina (the macula), vision may become blurry or distorted. This condition is called macular edema.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Associated Eye Care utilizes cutting edge technologies including anterior and posterior OCT, HRT, digital photography, automated visual fields, ultrasound biomicroscopy, Nova VEP, and specular microscopy. Our dry eye clinic employs advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies such as Lipiview and Lipiflow devices and is an area of focus regarding clinical research. The surgical center is also on the forefront of technology and employs Intralase and excimer refractive lasers, as well as modern cataract technologies including LenSx femtosecond cataract surgery, the ORA with Verifeye+ system, as well as phakic and multifocal IOL’s.

Plastic Surgeons

• Brow Lift
  Blepharoplasty and brow lift surgery can provide both a more youthful look and functional improvement with minimal risk.
• Eyelid Surgery
  Eyelid Surgery: Also known as blepharoplasty, this surgical procedure treats droopy eyelids to protect vision from being blocked. It also creates a much more youthful appearance!
• Blepharoplasty
  Blepharoplasty is the term for correcting functional or cosmetic issues of the eyelids. This may include fixing droopy eyelids from blocking vision or to help give people a more youthful look. Associated Eye Care doctors perform oculoplastic surgeries to help patients change their lives for the better.