Category: News

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

The new school year is underway, you are busier than ever, and your child is asking you, “am I old enough to get contact lenses?” Wearing contact lenses has become a much more popular option for many children and teens.  When it comes to the “right age” for children and contacts, there really isn’t one,… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on September 12, 2022

With the end of summer right around the corner, back to school lists start to pile up with everything from school supplies, new clothes, and shoes, to doctor appointments and haircuts. But does your list include an eye exam? The Ophthalmologists and Optometrists at Northwest Eye believe it should.  In honor of August being Children’s… Read More

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

Congratulations to Dr. John Berestka and Dr. W. Keith Engel for being named ‘Top Doctors’ by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine! We are extremely proud that Northwest Eye providers have earned the confidence and high regard of their patients and peers. To see a full list of the winners, visit Mpls. St. Paul’s official list of… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on August 2, 2022

A cataract occurs when the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy and hard, darkening and blurring your vision and making it difficult to see. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment and are a natural part of the aging process. The only treatment for cataracts is to remove the cloudy natural… Read More

Posted by: Northwest Eye in Cataract Surgery, News on July 12, 2022