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Northwest Eye is celebrating Healthy Vision Month this May! This month aims to increase awareness and emphasize the importance of taking care of your eyes and vision. With warmer weather ahead, we Minnesotans tend to be more active, enjoy the beauty of nature and make the most of the sunshine and long days. With all… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on May 16, 2023

Although most people know the impact of diabetes on their health, many don’t know how it can affect their vision. People with diabetes should be aware of these effects and take steps to protect their vision. At Northwest Eye, our eye doctors can find evidence of diabetes and diabetic eye diseases during a comprehensive eye… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on May 9, 2023

The Light Adjustable Lens is a new and exciting lens technology now available for cataract patients at Northwest Eye. While most cataract surgery requires patients and doctors to select a lens power before surgery, this new lens offers patients the opportunity to customize their vision after cataract surgery. Dr. Jesse Dovich, a cataract specialist and… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in Cataract Surgery, News on April 11, 2023

Q&A with a Comprehensive Eye Care Specialist Dr. Emily Hutchins is one of our comprehensive eye care specialists at Northwest Eye. She joined Northwest Eye in 2022 and practices in our Golden Valley, St. Anthony, and Wayzata locations. With spring just around the corner, Be Eye Wise and join us for a Q&A with Dr…. Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on March 7, 2023

Dr. Ijeoma Chinwuba, a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Northwest Eye, is proud to continue building on a legacy of Black doctors that came before her. She grew up seeing other Black women, including her mother, represented within a wide range of medical specialties. This representation allowed her to visualize a career in medicine. “I am where… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on February 27, 2023

Readers’ Choice Winner: The 2023 Readers’ Choice ballots were published in all SUN Media publications and Northwest Eye was voted Best Ophthalmologist/Eye Surgeon by Excelsior, Crystal, and New Hope readers! Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We are so grateful to be part of this community. 

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on February 16, 2023

Be Eye Wise: An Eyelid Lift Dr. Nicholas Schmitt is our Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Northwest Eye, specializing in the surgical treatment and management of conditions that affect the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system and the orbit (the cavity surrounding the eye). Dr. Schmitt joined Northwest Eye in 2005 and has been helping patients… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on February 13, 2023

At Northwest Eye, we have four pediatric ophthalmologists and one pediatric optometrist who specialize in children’s eye health. Our pediatric locations include Minnetonka, Maple Grove, and Woodbury. Dr. Catherine Origlieri specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and pediatric eye alignment. In addition, she is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a fellow of the American… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on January 10, 2023

Our tears may indicate joyful emotions like getting a dream job, or disappointing feelings like watching your team miss the playoffs. Beyond indicating emotions, tears play a significant role in our ocular health. Tears have several important functions like lubricating our eyes so we can see properly. Dry eye is a condition that occurs when… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on November 10, 2022

The month of October always features creative costumes and renditions of superheroes, TV characters and other Halloween outfits.  Although you’d like your costume to get a second glance, it’s important to keep safety top of mind as you put together your outfit. Custom contact lenses are sometimes used to elevate a costume, by making the… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on October 11, 2022