How To Avoid an ER Visit this Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us! With family and friends hopefully celebrating together this year, it is important to keep these gatherings safe and fun, while maintaining good eye health. Did you know? Roughly 1 in 10 children’s eye injuries that end up in the ER are caused by toys. In support of Safe Toys… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on December 15, 2021
Are Your Eyes Winter Ready
Temperatures are dropping and cold winds are blowing, which means the winter sports season is fast approaching. It’s time to break out the ski gear and winter wardrobe to keep your body protected from the elements as you and your family continue sports outside. But you may be neglecting one important body part as winter… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on November 11, 2021
Two Doctors Named to Minnesota Monthly Magazine’s Top Doctors List!
You’ll find some familiar names listed in the September/October issue of Minnesota Monthly Magazine and we couldn’t be prouder! Congratulations to Drs. W. Keith Engel and Alejandra Decanini for making Minnesota Monthly Magazine’s Top Doctors List!
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on October 19, 2021
Halloween Eye Safety Month
October is Halloween Eye Safety Month! Be Eye Wise and make sure you take all the necessary precautions with costume safety, so you will have a fun and safe Halloween trick-or-treating with your children. Here are three safety tips to keep in mind this Halloween: Avoid costumes that block vision, such as masks, eye patches,… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on October 13, 2021
Healthy Aging Month
Northwest Eye celebrates Healthy Aging Month by encouraging seniors to Be Eye Wise and understand the changes that occur to their eyesight as they grow older. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, two out of three Americans falsely believe vision loss is inevitable as we age. Sure, aging can affect your eyes — but vision loss… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on September 27, 2021
Maple Grove named Neighborhood Favorite by Nextdoor
Northwest Eye’s Maple Grove office has been named a Neighborhood Favorite by Nextdoor as part of its 2020 awards program!
Posted by: Northwest Eye in Awards, News on August 30, 2021
Dr. Berestka takes second place in ASCRS “Winning Pitch Challenge”
We are so proud to announce that Dr. John Berestka made it to the final round of the Winning Pitch Challenge for his invention and took home the second-place prize! Already awarded two patents in the U.S., Dr. Berestka has been working on a new way to conduct virtual eye exams. This innovative 3-D camera could offer a… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on July 5, 2021
Dr. Kruthoff’s Glaucoma Article Featured in Modern Optometry
Dr. Christopher Krutoff off recently published an article in Modern Optometry, sharing his knowledge of glaucoma care with other Doctors of Optometry. In his article, “Key Elements in Handing Off the Surgical Glaucoma Patient”, he shares key steps in documentation and discussions that should occur prior to sending patients on to the surgeon.
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on April 1, 2021
Readers’ Choice Award Winner
The annual Sun Newspapers Readers’ Choice award winners have been announced and Dr. John Berestka has yet again been chosen by voters in the community as the Best of the Best in the business.
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on March 15, 2021
Northwest Eye Completes Successful Artificial Iris Implant Surgery.
A huge congratulations to Dr. John Berestka for performing the first-ever artificial iris procedure at Northwest Eye! The accomplishment attests to his dedication to always raising the bar in what patients can expect from our practice. What is an artificial iris, exactly? Meant to assist with both medical and aesthetic reconstruction of eyes with complete or partial… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on August 28, 2020
