Dr. John Berestka Honored for Groundbreaking Eye Care Innovation
Congratulations to Dr. John Berestka and the Lightfield Medical team for their impressive performance at the 2024 Minnesota Cup! Dr. Berestka, a renowned corneal, glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgeon at Northwest Eye, co-founded Lightfield Medical, which was awarded the Silver in the Life Sciences/Health IT division. This recognition highlights Lightfield Medical’s innovation in eye care:… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in Innovative Ophthalmic Technology on November 21, 2024
How a Pediatric Eye Exam Differs from an Adult’s: What Parents Need to Know
How a Pediatric Eye Exam Differs from an Adult’s: What Parents Need to Know At Northwest Eye, we understand that children’s eye care requires a specialized approach, which is why our Pediatric Ophthalmology team is dedicated to providing the best care for your little ones. While both adult and pediatric eye exams aim to ensure… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on August 19, 2024
Safeguard Your Vision: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Eye Protection
Summer is a time for outdoor adventures, lake days, and sunny skies. While enjoying the Minnesota heat and all it has to offer, it’s crucial to remember that your eyes need protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. At Northwest Eye, we are committed to helping you Be Eye Wise and protect your vision… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on July 17, 2024
Astigmatism Discussion
Dr. Brian Hamann is an Optometrist who’s been helping patients at Northwest Eye for over 23 years. He specializes in comprehensive optometry, which includes the diagnosis and care of ocular conditions, with a particular focus on contact lenses. We asked Dr. Hamann a few commonly asked questions about astigmatism, which is quite common in older… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on August 11, 2023
Emily Ellingson, O.D.
Emily Ellingson is an optometrist serving Northwest Eye’s Golden Valley and Wayzata offices, specializing in comprehensive eye care. Dr. Ellingson graduated from State University of New York College of Optometry. As a student, she was an active member of the optometric community serving on multiple boards for student organizations, including SUNY Student Council, College Vice… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in Uncategorized on September 7, 2022
7 Questions to Ask During Your Child’s Eye Exam
A children’s eye exam is an expert assessment of your child’s eye health and vision performed by a pediatric optometrist (OD) or pediatric ophthalmologist (MD). Eye exams for children are very important to ensure your child’s eyes are healthy and have no vision problems that could interfere with school performance and potentially affect your child’s… Read More
Posted by: Northwest Eye in News on May 10, 2022
