Dr. Carlson was among the first to work in laser vision correction, having begun before the opening of today’s mega-surgery centers. He is one of the most highly-experienced vision correction specialists in the region. Thousands of pairs of Minnesota eyes see better today because of his work.

Cataract surgery is usually quite straightforward. The surgery itself is conducted at the Phillips Eye Institute as an outpatient with sedation and local anesthesia. A small incision is made in the cornea. Through this incision, the cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an acrylic intraocular lens. The incision seals itself and no suture is generally needed. Antibiotics are applied and a patch or shield is placed over the eye overnight.

The femtosecond laser adds precision and safety to the cataract procedure as it reduces astigmatism.

Premium lenses are designed to improve your vision to see near, far and in between or to correct astigmatism and improve your distance vision.

Botox® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxin A) is a safe, FDA approved agent used to temporarily reduce fine wrinkles in the face, especially in the area between the eyebrows (glabellar area). Botox is more than a wrinkle cure; it allows an individual to age gracefully while looking their best.

Is your vision changing? Are you not seeing things as clearly as you used to? Do you just want to make sure your eyes are okay? No matter what the reason, there are things you can do to protect your vision.