Update: 5/16/2024 - Lasik was a success! For those…read moreconsidering it, here are a few things to know. Total time from entering to leaving the clinic is about a hour to an hour and a half. I was lucky only 5 people were ahead of me, but I was told that it can be as much as 20 (so could be longer) - The actual procedure is about 15 minutes. They use a little suction first on the eye. This for me was the most irritation and pain of the process. Due to machine being pressed against eye and has to be centered. Not comfortable. Not long though. - The actual laser you don't really feel anything, the doctor uses a little brush to wipe your eyes. If your eyes water a lot like mine. They do use a tiny little vacuum to get the excess liquid. (kinda like at the dentist but 10x smaller) - Eyes are a little red from the suction. But you notice a difference right away. Can be blurry at times on and off which is normal. Eyes need to heal, but use the drops regularly and recovery so far is great! Recommend! Love the staff there! First time here, was helped by Tamika who was excellent! Very friendly and informative. Came here for the free consultation for lasik. If you never done this before like me. Here is what to expect. (do the patient registration online, saves you time) Took about 1.5 hours from start to finish. They basically do a whole eye exam again and have you watch 8 minute video about the process. They go over pricing, side effects, recovery time and after care after the surgery. Lots of information but so far good experience.

Dr. Whiting doesn't even work here anymore. They're just falsely using his name and reputation to…read moreget business. Even in a google search it comes up as "the most experienced," which is a blatant lie and dishonest, frankly illegal method of attracting customers. On top of this, they won't honor the lifetime guarantee given to dr. Whiting's patients even though the language in the provided agreement clearly implies that they must. Anyone who is being denied an enhancement as a former patient of dr. whiting's, i urge you to contact the bbb and file a complaint. You paid for custom lifetime lasik, which includes free enhacements. Dr. Whiting and Ovo clinic will not honor it. Whiting clinic will not honor it (which is absolutely illegal). Amazing that there are no class action suits.

Restored my faith that medical service could be done with such a professional manner…read more Hats off to entire office. Met several in my lasik surgery. All were friendly and kind.

This place continually charged and ovecharged me and staff was demeaning. Instead of a free…read moreconsultation i was charges $950! Then the scheduler scoffed and asked if I thought it was free and didnt someone tell me the cost when I booked. Went back for "free scans" and asked for a Patient Advocate as no one seemed able to explain things such as vision correction. Was told a Dr could meet w me after scans - he was good but when met w "schedular" she told me I was billed for Dr Appt! Going to ask for refund

I went to Dr. David Whiting to have an extraction & dental implant preparation under light…read moresedation. I was extremely happy with the care I received from the front desk back to the excellent assistants. I was very anxious about having this procedure as I am 83 years old & am taking Reclast for osteoporosis. Dr. Whiting took the time to answer all my concerns. The procedure went very smoothly. I had very little pain and didn't need to take anything but Tylenol for a day or two afterwards. I was surprised how little swelling I had & how quickly I recovered. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Whiting was great. He has a wealth of experience in his field and it showed during my procedure…read morewith him. He and his clinic were far better than the other 2 clinics i visited for estimates. No pressure and a great doctor!

I went here for my annual eye exam, like I have for years. They dilated my eyes and my eyes were…read moreuncomfortable the rest of the day, which I expected. What I didn't expect was that the next day my vision was blurry and my eyes were in significant pain. I called and was told to use eye drops. I did, and it only got worse. The following day I went to a different eye doctor and was diagnosed with an eye infection. Based on the timing, I have serious concerns about sanitation and hygiene practices at this clinic. I won't be returning, and I recommend going elsewhere.

My experience with Minnesota Eye Consultants was that of being a cog in a factory. My eye doc…read morerecommended Dr. Hansen for cataract surgery as she felt he was the best. It never got to that point. My initial appointment was 40 minutes late. Eye testing is done not in private but a big room with other people being tested, also. Then another 20 minute wait to see the surgeon, who spent three minutes talking to me. This may a routine thing to him, but these are my eyes and I'd like to have a conversation if someone will be messing with them, please. Trying to get answers to questions is a ridiculous process. No matter what it is, you have to leave a message with an initial person who supposedly forwards you to the actual person you need to talk with. I have never gotten a call back from that second person, and have spent a minimum of a week (usually more) trying to track down answers. Follow-up appointments made by Minnesota Eye Consultants with my original eye doc have been made incorrectly. They were so messed up I finally just did it myself. There has been more, but I won't go into it all, just to say I've had my fair number of surgeries and have never run into such incompetence, EVER. Am in the process of trying to cancel my surgeries with these folks. Running true to form, been waiting four days now. Think I'll just send them a letter, copying my insurance company so they don't try anything funny.

Very pleased with Dr. Gross. My husband and I have gone to him for several years. He is thorough,…read morekind, very professional and has taken good care of us. I would recommend him with no reservations.

Dr Ristad, who recently retired, was one of my favorite doctors of all time. His replacement, Dr…read more Elliott, has been a huge disappointment. Dr. Ristad knew I was almost ready for cataract surgery a year ago. I waited until I was sure it was time and met with Dr. Elliott. Dr. Elliott spent maybe 10 minutes with me. He didn't examine me, nor would he answer my questions. His advice was for me to wait and use my OTC eyedrops more frequently and get my glasses adjusted. Good advice, but these things aren't going to solve my cataract problem. I believe Dr. Elliott doesn't trust his abilities, because he told me that he didn't want to harm me. Why would he say that? Since I met with Dr. Elliott two things have occurred: 1) My eyesight has gotten significantly worse, and 2) I went on two trips where there's snow and sun, which is particularly hard on my eyes. I've since gone to another eye doctor who spent 90 minutes examining my eyes. He said my cataracts are advanced and surgery is definitely warranted. I wanted to avoid writing this review by speaking with a manager at Edina Eye Clinic. I tried twice but was told that it wasn't going to happen.

I started off first grade with a boom. Literally. On the concrete playground of Wilshire Park (Go…read morePandas! LOL!), a notorious bully appeared out of nowhere and punched me in the eye while I waited my turn to ascend the monkey bars. She hit me with such force that it caused schoolyard children, supervising teachers, and nearby murder of crows to make a cacophony of ugly shrieks. (http://bit.ly/1gj0KYN) Later that day, I told my mom about my bully's Balrog punch (http://bit.ly/1bQ3R9y) and she enrolled me in karate. #nationalkarateinroseville Several weeks later, the bruising on my face disappeared; however, the cost of her blow would still be felt decades later. In my early twenties, I developed a cataract. (A cataract is blurred vision that occurs from a damaged lens in the eye.) My ailment was an anomaly -since I wasn't old- that puzzled the head ophthalmologist at Park Nicollet (St. Louis Park)/ leading surgeon at Phillips. Eventually, she determined that my cataract occurred one of two ways: extreme drug use or trauma. I didn't use any drugs, so she deducted that it had to be trauma. (Hence, the realization that it was due to that vicious punch.) I needed surgery, ASAP! Coincidentally, my father, who is 32 years older than me, and within the age range for receiving a cataract, needed surgery as well. My father and I scheduled appointments to go "under the knife" by the same doctor on the same day and place. (First ever father-son duo at Phillips, I might add) Our appointment times were different, of course. My first -and hopefully, only visit- to the Phillips Eye Institute was nothing short of excellent. That's mainly due to the considerate and professional staff. Beginning with the receptionists, they kindly guided me on filling out all of the necessary paperwork and answered all of my questions without any sighs. The nurses? Super awesome, since they clearly articulated how they would help me prepare for the surgery. They also anesthetized me without any hiccups, and when I went under, I was so relaxed that I probably wouldn't have cared if someone slapped me in the face or hijacked and sold my organs on the black market. While drugged up, I recall the surgeon making a minuscule incision on the side of my eye, which immediately caused my vision to become blurry. Right afterwards, though, I saw an array of colors and felt as if I was flying through a rainbow or in warp-speed on the Star Trek Enterprise! (http://bit.ly/1aPrTDA) She then utilized a special operating vacuum to suck out my scarred lens and injected a folded and plastic one, perfectly. Afterwards, I passed out, woke up, and found myself rockin' a not-so-badass eye patch. (See photo.) Several days later, I returned to see my ophthalmologist and had my patch removed. My vision was better than ever! I could now drive at night, read without any problems, and discern between light yellow and white. (Yeah, that's how bad it was.) To this day, my vision rocks! If I ever have an epiphany as to who punched me, I would attempt to find her via Google and then send a message demanding her to pay for my past cataract surgery. However, this will probably never happen. If you or a loved one ever has a cataract, I highly recommend the Phillips Eye Institute! They changed my life!

Mn Low Vision Dr. Amanda Stoutman actually listened. She genuinely acted and treated me like she…read morecared. Thank you so much! The front office person even met me in the lobby so I wouldn't get lost. It is rare when the whole staff is so customer-centric and you leave feeling better just by how you are treated. Wow Mn Eye - Mtka I asked the doctor if a tint would help me see so I could keep my job. The response was well, it is subjective. I asked the doctor if a glare covering would help me see at work, again she said it was subjective. I had to ask point blank if I had the diagnosis of glaucoma after hints. Lastly preparing for another eye doctor visit, while reading her visit summary, the physician stated that she spent a long time talking to me. I couldn't see where, unless "subjective" constitutes having a meaningful conversation. When I asked for help, no options were suggested, no direction given, it was again subjective. It is a big deal when you are in a fight to keep a job so you can have healthcare. I had to problem solve and find that a low vision Physician existed through the internet. I came to you out of high recommendations and trusting that even if you couldn't help I'd at least get a referral or I don't know, but will find you, someone.

At my initial meeting with Dr Riedel to address my cataract challenged eyesight, he assessed my…read moreneed for surgery then quickly and thoroughly explained the process, including what I could expect. Surgeries scheduled for April. So far so good!

From the owner: Dr. Patrick Riedel is a board-certified ophthalmologi with Minnesota Eye Consultants. He is…read morefellowship-trained in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts. In addition, he is specifically trained in multiple refractive surgery techniques such as LASIK, PRK, and refractive implant lenses. As an assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Riedel is actively involved in the clinical and surgical education of residents and fellows. He is an instructor in ocular pharmacology at Regions Hospital, and a consultant for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis. Dr. Riedel sees patients out of Minnesota Eye Consultants' offices in Blaine, Bloomington and Minnetonka.

Dr. Jedlicka is awesome! If you want the highest quality eye…read morecare with a doctor that is one of the best in the field, come see him. His office has the best technology and latest products, and the best part is he is extremely honest and down to earth. He will never try to over sell you products and services. I feel really comfortable here, and will never go anywhere else! I love all the staff at the office, and his partner Dr. Messer is equally as great!

From the owner: Contact Lenses, Complete Eye Exams, Quality, Value Priced Optical, Treatment and Management of Eye…read moreDiseases including Pink Eye and Injuries. We are specialists in Contact Lenses for all sorts of complex eyes and can fit nearly any type of prescription or eye.

I haven't seen an eye doctor in probably 4 years. I finally made an appointment because i've…read morenoticed my eyesight declining. Making an appointment was very easy, loved being able to do it all online. When i arrived, I was happy to see they had their own parking lot! The space is very small but it feels homey and comfortable. They have a whole area filled with designer and non designer glasses. I thought they had a great array of shapes and colors! My actual eye appt went super well. The doctor I saw was very kind and broke things down for me so i could understand what she was looking for! She was also very upfront with any extra costs for things. The appointment was swift and thorough! I think i definitely will be coming back.

My son and I had such a nice experience at wink family eyecare. The staff were very welcoming and…read moresmiled upon our entrance and we're very eager to help us find what we were looking for. My four-year-old needed some glasses and they immediately pointed us to age appropriate frames. Had a decent. The ordering process went really smooth and the glasses came a few days earlier than promised. Upon picking them up, we were in and out in about 15 to 20 minutes and that we were well taken care of. This store has a ton of different options, but be wary of the price; they are not listed on any of the frames so you may want to ask before you fall in love with a pair because you might get sticker shock. Located in an easy spot at the west end with a decent amount of parking in front of the store and around the corner.we will likely return for future eyeglasses purchases. All day.

I saw Dr. Hennen today for an annual exam. She was competent, timely, friendly, and thoughtful…read more I'll be glad to return!

From the owner: Board-certified ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist Stella Hennen, MD, MSPH, is the co-founder…read moreand CEO of Eyecare MPLS in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hennen places a heavy emphasis on the long-term doctor and patient partnership and strives to help patients preserve and enhance their vision and eye health. Dr. Hennen has a unique combination of experiences, skills, and interests. She has a personal history that spans four continents, and underwent extensive education and training in Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, she is an expert in advanced eye imaging and procedures. Dr. Hennen earned her medical degree from the Russian State Medical University in Moscow, Russia. She then completed her clinical and surgical training in ophthalmology in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States, where she finished ocular pathology and pediatric ophthalmology research fellowships at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.  Dr. Hennen completed glaucoma research fellowships at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City, as well as a surgery internship at the Medical University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Finally, she completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, and a clinical fellowship in glaucoma at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.  Remaining active in the field of ophthalmology, Dr...