At Acclaro Eye Clinic, our expert ophthalmologist, Dr. Daniel Conrad, is experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions at our practice serving Minneapolis, Shoreview, and other Twin Cities communities — including myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and cataracts. He is also committed to educating patients and helping them understand how eye conditions can be treated through the skilled use of modern technology. Although not all eye conditions require surgery, Dr. Conrad is highly trained in a number of cutting-edge techniques to help patients whose conditions call for advanced surgical treatments, such as LASIK, custom LASIK, IntraLase® LASIK, LASEK, PRK, monovision, and refractive lens exchange.
Myopia
Hyperopia
Astigmatism
Presbyopia
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eye Syndrome
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a type of refractive error that occurs when the eye's cornea is too steep. This common corneal irregularity causes light to focus in front of the retina, rather than directly on it, resulting in blurred distance vision. At our Twin Cities-area practice, we offer a number of treatments for myopia, including glasses, contact lenses, LASIK, custom LASIK, IntraLase® (all-laser) LASIK, LASEK, phakic IOLs, and refractive lens exchange.
Patients with hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, can see objects clearly at a distance but experience difficulty viewing objects close up. Like myopia, hyperopia is caused by a corneal irregularity. In patients with hyperopia, the cornea is flatter than that of a normal eye. This forces light to focus behind the retina, rather than directly on it, and results in blurred close vision. Treatment options may include LASIK, Custom LASIK, IntraLase® LASIK, refractive lens exchange, and phakic IOLs, as well as glasses or contact lenses.
In patients with astigmatism, the curve of the cornea isn’t round like a basketball, but oblong, like a football. Light rays unevenly focus in the retina, which causes blurred vision at all distances. At Acclaro Eye Clinic, convenient to Minneapolis and Shoreview residents, astigmatism can be treated in a variety of ways. Dr. Conrad can help patients with astigmatism decide whether LASIK, IntraLase® LASIK, custom LASIK, LASEK, or another treatment is right for them.
In younger eyes, the lens can automatically focus light from nearby objects on the retina by changing its shape. As the eye ages, the lens gradually loses this ability, resulting in blurred close vision. Fortunately, there is hope beyond glasses and contact lenses for those with presbyopia. With premium intraocular lens implants such as Crystalens®, ReZoom™, and Tecnis Multifocal™, offered at our Minneapolis-area clinic, patients with presbyopia can once again enjoy clearer, more youthful vision.
The eye works like a camera. When the lens is cloudy, the camera doesn’t take good pictures. A cataract is a cloudiness of the lens of the eye that causes reduced vision. Patients with cataracts in the early stage of development may benefit from a new eyeglasses prescription. Eventually, even with an up-to-date glasses prescription, a patient's vision may become too poor to function normally. At this point, cataract surgery may provide an optimal solution. Dr. Conrad can easily diagnose the presence of cataracts during a complete eye exam at our Twin Cities-area eye clinic.
Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the part of the eye responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can eventually lead to blindness. At Acclaro Eye Clinic, we believe that regular glaucoma screenings are essential to preserving your visual health. If a glaucoma diagnosis is made, there is a range of quality treatments with which we can successfully combat the disease.
In patients with macular degeneration, the central portion of the retina — the macula — breaks down. If allowed to progress, this disease may result in blindness. Because the symptoms of macular degeneration are so gradual, it often goes unnoticed during the initial stages. This is why we recommend that patients undergo regular eye exams. Although there is no cure for macular degeneration, several treatment options are available to slow its progression.
A common complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels that transport oxygen and nutrients to the retina. As the blood vessels degenerate and become weaker, they begin to break and leak fluid. In an attempt to restore blood flow to the retina, the body creates new blood vessels, but these vessels are also prone to breakage and the development of scar tissue. Left unchecked, diabetic retinopathy can cause vision loss and blindness.
Dry eye syndrome is caused by decreased tear production. Common complaints of patients with dry eyes include discomfort, blurred vision, redness, and watering. Once recognized in an eye exam, dry eye syndrome can be treated successfully in a multitude of ways.
At our eye clinic serving the Twin Cities area, including Shoreview and Minneapolis, myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, and a range of other eye conditions can be detected and treated during a comprehensive eye exam. Contact Acclaro Eye Clinic today to schedule an appointment.
If you would like to learn more about our practice serving patients from Shoreview, Minneapolis, and all of the Twin Cities with state-of-the-art myopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism treatment, contact us today.
Acclaro Eye Care
200 Village Center Drive
Suite 300
North Oaks, Minnesota 55127
Telephone: 651.484.EYES (3937)
Fax: 651.482.0896