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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Eye Care Solutions
Since 1972, Associated Eye Care has been a trusted provider of comprehensive vision care across the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin. With 19 experienced providers and five strategically located clinics, we specialize in treating a full spectrum of eye conditionsfrom routine exams to complex surgical interventions. Our board-certified physicians deliver personalized care using cutting-edge technology, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of treatment for both medical and cosmetic eye concerns.We prioritize patient education and comfort, offering services tailored to all age groups, including pediatric care, LASIK surgery, cataract treatment, and diabetic eye care. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 53-year legacy of improving lives through enhanced vision and innovative eye health solutions.
Services
LASIK Surgery
Cataract Treatment
Dry Eye Therapy
Pediatric Eye Care
Glaucoma Management
Corneal Transplants
Eyelid Surgery
Diabetic Eye Exams
Contact Lens Fittings
Optical Services
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 53 years of specialized expertise in ophthalmic care
- Our team includes 19 board-certified eye care providers
- We serve patients across five convenient regional locations
- We combine leading-edge technology with personalized treatment plans
- Our patient-centric approach prioritizes comfort and education
Services
LASIK Surgery
LASIK surgery at Associated Eye Care corrects refractive errors like nearsightedness and astigmatism using advanced laser technology. Our surgeons perform thorough pre-operative evaluations to ensure candidacy, followed by precise corneal reshaping for improved vision clarity. Patients benefit from rapid recovery times and reduced dependency on glasses or contacts, with options for customized treatments like Contoura Vision topography-guided procedures.
Cataract Treatment
Comprehensive cataract care includes early detection, pre-surgical consultations, and advanced intraocular lens implantation. We offer premium IOL options like toric and multifocal lenses to address astigmatism and presbyopia. Our minimally invasive procedures restore vision clarity while reducing postoperative recovery times, with personalized follow-up care to optimize visual outcomes.
Dry Eye Therapy
Specialized dry eye management addresses Meibomian gland dysfunction and tear film instability through diagnostic imaging and tailored treatments. Options include artificial tears, TearCare thermal therapy, and autologous serum drops. Our approach combines lifestyle modifications with medical interventions to alleviate symptoms like irritation and blurred vision.
Pediatric Eye Care
We provide comprehensive eye exams and treatments for infants through teenagers, addressing strabismus, amblyopia, and developmental vision issues. Our pediatric specialists use age-appropriate diagnostic tools to ensure accurate assessments, with interventions designed to preserve long-term visual acuity and ocular health.
Glaucoma Management
Our glaucoma specialists employ advanced diagnostics like OCT imaging and tonometry to monitor intraocular pressure and optic nerve health. Treatment plans may include medicated drops, selective laser trabeculoplasty, or minimally invasive surgical options to prevent vision loss from progressive optic nerve damage.
People
Dr. Alan A. Downie
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Downie specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with a focus on cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation. He brings over 25 years of clinical experience to Associated Eye Care, emphasizing patient education and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Dr. Jesse M. Vislisel
Cornea Specialist
Dr. Vislisel is a fellowship-trained cornea and external disease specialist offering advanced treatments for keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, and infectious eye conditions. His expertise includes corneal transplants and collagen cross-linking procedures to preserve vision health.
Dr. Brian Tienor
Glaucoma Specialist
Dr. Tienor focuses on medical and surgical glaucoma management, utilizing cutting-edge diagnostics to prevent vision loss. He specializes in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries and laser treatments to optimize intraocular pressure control.
Questions
What types of eye exams do you offer?
We provide comprehensive adult and pediatric exams, contact lens fittings, diabetic eye screenings, and pre-operative consultations for surgical patients.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We work with most major insurance providers including Medicare, Medicaid, and private vision plans. Contact our billing department for specific coverage verification.
Are your surgeons board-certified?
All our ophthalmologists are board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology with subspecialty training in their respective fields.
What laser technology do you use for LASIK?
We utilize the FDA-approved WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser system with Contoura Vision topography-guided capabilities for customized vision correction.
How are urgent eye issues handled?
We prioritize same-day appointments for acute conditions like sudden vision loss, eye trauma, or severe infections through our emergency care pathway.
Reviews (6)
Dave C.
Jun 07, 2022
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Great experience. Staff was wonderful and caring. Dr. Park did A perfect job on my eye. Everyone involved made me feel very comfortable.
Jon Yoon
Apr 20, 2022
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I've done all of my eye exams here since being a kid and they have the best doctors and care. After careful consideration, I decided LASIK was the best option for me. Dr. Park and his team were extremely thorough in the multiple appointments prior to the surgery and presented my options for patient care. The ease in scheduling, medical experience and my personal experience were all of the reasons why I chose to go with Associated Eye Care for LASIK and will return for future care.
S. Coler
Apr 16, 2022
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Didn't have an appointment but issue with my eye. The staff was able to get me in to see Dr. She examined my eye and suggested drops. If it still was bother some make and appointment and come back
Jeanne Zirbel
Apr 10, 2022
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Associated Eye Care Clinic is very professional. From the minute you walk through their front door they treat you with respect. Everyone there wants to make they discover accurate information concerning your eyes.
Mary Troendle
Apr 05, 2022
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I waited a month to get into the Stillwater location, and a few days before my appointment, I received a reminder email which had switched my appointment to the Hugo location without informing or asking me. I had waited a month for this appointment because I specifically wanted the Stillwater location. When I called, they could not fix it and had no explanation.
Caitlin Sime
Mar 17, 2022
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I have used Associated Eye Care as my primary optometrist for several years. I was pretty disappointed with my last experience. I scheduled an appointment and was billed $286 for an eye care visit. I waited for my insurance to go through, but got concerned once I got a collections notice. Despite my insurance not changing and their website saying they accept Medica, Associated Eye Care decided to stop accepting my insurance, but did not mention this when I scheduled my appointment or when I gave them my insurance card upon check-in. Additionally, I told them I have dry eyes.
They charged me $60 per eye for a tear osmolarity test to confirm I have dry eyes, but didn't do anything about it. So I guess I just paid $120 for a doctor to tell me I have dry eyes--something I already knew. Overall, I think the employees here are just as much sales people as they are doctors. Keep that in mind when they try to sell you lasik or a test you probably don't need. Luckily I can't cry about the bill because my tear osmolarity is so high.
They charged me $60 per eye for a tear osmolarity test to confirm I have dry eyes, but didn't do anything about it. So I guess I just paid $120 for a doctor to tell me I have dry eyes--something I already knew. Overall, I think the employees here are just as much sales people as they are doctors. Keep that in mind when they try to sell you lasik or a test you probably don't need. Luckily I can't cry about the bill because my tear osmolarity is so high.