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Ophthalmology
Trust your eye care to Essentia Health’s ophthalmologists. Our eye experts will help you see the world as it should look.
Find out more about vision care on our Optometry page.
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Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
What’s an Ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) with specialized training in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions involving the eyes.
When to See an Eye Doctor
Make an appointment with an Essentia eye doctor if you experience symptoms such as:
- Blurry vision or change in vision
- Eye pain
- Red eye
- Stye, or a pink lump at the eyelid’s edge
Eye Care Team
Depending on your needs, you may work with:
- Ophthalmologist – Medical eye doctor and surgeon
- Optometrist – Doctor of optometry who prescribes glasses, contact lenses, and eye medications.
- Certified ophthalmic assistant – Professional who helps an eye doctor take tests and measurements
Conditions Treated
See the full list of conditions we treat, and select a condition to find providers and locations near you.
- Blepharitis
- Cataracts
- Corneal diseases
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drooping eyelids
- Dry eyes
- Eye blood
- Eye floaters
- Eye infections
- Eye neoplasm
- Eye tumor
- Eye visual field defects
- Eyelid disorders
- Glaucoma
- Iridocyclitis
- Iritis
- Keratitis
- Macular degeneration
- Pink eye
- Retina diseases
- Tear duct (blocked)
- Uveitis
Vision Screenings & Diagnostic Tests
Protect your eyesight with regular screenings and eye exams. These exams can catch vision problems early, when they’re easiest to treat.
If a screening finds something unusual, or you have symptoms of an eye problem, your doctor may order a diagnostic test. Depending on your symptoms, you’ll receive a test that looks at your vision or the physical structure of your eye. Your doctor uses the results to determine if you have an eye condition.
Eye Strain
Learn about eye strain and how to prevent it when spending a lot of time on screens.
Surgical & Nonsurgical Eye Care
Visit an Essentia optical shop for a broad selection of high-quality eyeglasses and contacts. If your eyes need more care, ask your doctor about eye surgery, retina surgery, or vision rehabilitation.
Dry Eye Treatment
Ask your doctor for tips on relieving dry eyes, such as cleaning your eyelids daily.
If your dry eye symptoms won’t go away, you may benefit from LipiFlow. This treatment can open up clogged glands that prevent lipid (oil) from flowing freely in your tears. LipiFlow gently warms and presses on the glands to make the oil flow better and naturally keep your eyes moist.
Macular Degeneration Treatment
If you have age-related wet macular degeneration, ask about injection treatment. A doctor will numb your eyes and then regularly inject medicine to help maintain your vision.
Specialist Care for Kids
Explore pediatric ophthalmology services at Essentia Health to learn about specialty care for children.
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Optometry
Protect your family’s eyesight with care from Essentia Health’s eye and vision doctors in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
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Eye Surgery
At Essentia Health, your family will find almost any surgical eye procedure, provided by experienced, specialized surgeons.
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Retina Surgery
At Essentia Health, you and your family will benefit from personalized care and specialized surgeons when you choose Retina Surgery in Duluth, MN and Fargo, ND.
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Optical Shops
Find the right contacts or glasses for your family at Essentia Health’s optical shops in Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Low Vision
If you have lost some of your ability to see, learn how to make the most of your remaining sight with low-vision services at Essentia Health.