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Your Trusted Eye Care Specialists in Rochester, MN
At Rochester Family Eye Clinic, we prioritize personalized care and precision in every aspect of our practice. Our philosophy centers on listening to patients' needs, ensuring optimal vision and ocular health through comprehensive evaluations and tailored solutions. With a team of experienced optometrists, we combine advanced diagnostic techniques with a commitment to patient education, fostering long-term relationships within the community. Our optical department offers over 1,000 frames to suit diverse styles and budgets, sourced from premier manufacturers. We emphasize quality optics and lenses, backed by warranties to ensure lasting clarity. By integrating the latest technologies in contact lens wear and surgical co-management, we provide holistic eye care.Our dedication to urgent eye care services addresses immediate concerns, while our staff's expertise ensures a seamless experience. We collaborate with regional specialists for complex cases, maintaining continuity of care. Through ongoing professional development, our doctors stay at the forefront of ocular disease management and vision correction. Our practice values transparency, offering clear guidance on insurance benefits and payment options. For over two decades, we have served Rochester and surrounding areas, driven by the belief that great vision begins with compassionate, individualized attention.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exam
Contact Lens Evaluation
Laser Surgery Co-Management
Pediatric Eye Care
Glaucoma Screening
Cataract Assessment
Low Vision Aids
Myopia Management
Urgent Eye Care
Optical Services
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive eye exams by board-certified optometrists with decades of combined experience.
- Our optical department features over 1,000 frames to suit every style and budget.
- We provide personalized contact lens fittings using the latest technology for comfort and clarity.
- Our urgent eye care services address immediate concerns like infections and foreign body removal.
- We co-manage laser surgery with regional specialists, ensuring continuity of pre- and post-operative care.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Examination
Our comprehensive eye exams assess vision and ocular health through detailed testing. Doctors evaluate eye pressure, optic nerve health, and systemic disease indicators like diabetes. Patients receive personalized recommendations for vision correction and ocular wellness, ensuring early detection of conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.
Contact Lens Evaluation
We specialize in precise contact lens fittings tailored to individual eye curvature and lifestyle needs. Our doctors evaluate comfort, vision clarity, and ocular health to recommend optimal lens materials and designs, including specialty options for astigmatism or dry eyes.
Laser Surgery Co-Management
Our team provides pre- and post-operative care for laser vision correction in collaboration with regional surgical centers. We guide patients through candidacy assessments, procedure preparation, and recovery monitoring to ensure safe, effective outcomes.
Pediatric Eye Care
We address children's unique visual needs, including amblyopia screening and binocular vision testing. Our exams assess focusing abilities and eye alignment, offering early intervention for conditions impacting learning and development.
Low Vision Aids
For patients with macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, we provide specialized low vision devices. These tools enhance daily functionality by magnifying text or improving contrast perception, tailored to individual visual impairments.
People
Dr. Melissa K. Downs
Optometrist
Dr. Downs earned her Doctor of Optometry from Ohio State University in 1996. Board-certified in ocular disease management, she focuses on community-centered care and has practiced in Rochester for over two decades.
Dr. Loren Baldus
Optometrist
Dr. Baldus graduated from Michigan College of Optometry and completed VA hospital rotations. He specializes in ocular disease diagnosis and has served Rochester's eye care needs since 2005.
Dr. Daniel F. Marsac
Optometrist
Dr. Marsac completed a residency in ocular disease at Dayton VA Medical Center. His expertise includes diabetic eye care and contact lens fittings, combining clinical research with patient-focused treatment.
Dr. Mark A. Kidman
Optometrist
Dr. Kidman transitioned to optometry after a geophysics career. He specializes in primary eye care and contact lens fittings, providing services at both our clinic and Federal Medical Center.
Dr. Vivien Yip
Optometrist
Dr. Yip completed a low vision residency at Illinois College of Optometry. A Mayo Clinic veteran, she focuses on ocular disease management and sustainable healthcare practices in her community work.
Questions
What eye care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive exams, contact lens fittings, pediatric care, glaucoma screening, cataract assessments, and low vision aids. Our optical department offers glasses and contact lenses.
Do you accept my vision insurance?
We work with Blue Cross Blue Shield, VSP, Mayo Clinic Reimbursement Program, and most major medical insurances covering eye care services.
Are your doctors qualified to manage eye diseases?
Our optometrists are board-certified in ocular disease management, with expertise in glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and post-operative surgical co-management.
What urgent eye care services are available?
We treat pink eye, foreign body removal, eye pain, and sudden vision changes. Contact us immediately for urgent concerns during business hours.
Do you have evening or weekend appointments?
We offer Saturday morning appointments from 8 AM to 12 PM. Extended weekday hours until 6 PM accommodate most schedules.
Reviews (4)
Megan Beatty
Apr 25, 2022
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Absolutely the best care. I called because my current eye clinic didn't take emergency cases, had no openings for a week, and my eye was throbbing. A friend referred me here and I'm so thankful for it! I was seen within an hour of calling for help. Janelle and Dr. Baldus were the most kind, compassionate and knowledgeable team I could have asked for that day. I walked out with a prescription and a plan for healing - 2 days out and doing so much better! Definitely going back! THANK YOU!
Dewain Siewert
Mar 12, 2022
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I had an eye exam and the Dr. was sooo nice. I couldnt find the glasses i was looking for and Tammy called and checked around for me and found the glasses I liked and that my insurance would cover. Thank you Tammy. Dewain
Delphy
Jan 21, 2022
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So I've been a long standing customer of I don't know exactly but at least 10+ years. The last 2 times I've had to be seen because my eyes were bothering me have not been the greatest visits. I feel like they treat you different if you are poor which I am. And I buy my glasses online because my insurance wont cover what I need and I simply can't afford to pay the prices in store. last year their eye care people treated me terribly!
And this year they forgot to give me prescriptions (which admittedly is partly my fault too but I just wanted to grab some food and get home what with current covid issues (AGAIN)) So I had to come back the next day (today) and pickup the Rxs only they only have my distance one not the Bi-focal one so some Dr that I didn't see filled one out and I can only HOPE it's correct and that I wont have to be going through the same mess as last year where they gave me the wrong pupillary distance number so I could order my glasses. I'm seriously not happy and I don't have much choice about going somewhere else being on medical assistance.
And this year they forgot to give me prescriptions (which admittedly is partly my fault too but I just wanted to grab some food and get home what with current covid issues (AGAIN)) So I had to come back the next day (today) and pickup the Rxs only they only have my distance one not the Bi-focal one so some Dr that I didn't see filled one out and I can only HOPE it's correct and that I wont have to be going through the same mess as last year where they gave me the wrong pupillary distance number so I could order my glasses. I'm seriously not happy and I don't have much choice about going somewhere else being on medical assistance.
Teri Crist
Nov 13, 2021
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Great experience! I worked with Joelle he was great. Very fun, kind, and professional. I was most impressed by his knowledge of the Maui Jim's. I could not be happier. Thank you!
