ADVANCED FAMILY EYECARE is a full-service optometry practice caring for families in Lakeville and Apple Valley, MN. From a child's first exam to the vision changes that come later in life, we look after routine eye care, early detection of disease, and the eyewear that keeps your vision comfortable and clear.
Wherever you are starting, our services include:
A comprehensive exam checks your vision, your eye pressure and the health of your eyes, then updates your glasses or contact lens prescription.
Proper fitting and follow-up keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear, whether you wear dailies, extended wear, toric or multifocal lenses.
Our optical carries over 700 frames, including designer, sunglasses, safety glasses, sports eyewear and children's frames.
A comprehensive eye exam checks how well you see and how healthy your eyes are. Your doctor updates your glasses prescription and screens for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Bring your questions about bifocals, computer glasses, reading glasses, and safety or sports glasses.
An eye exam can also show early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure. If we see them, we coordinate your care with your primary care doctor.
We provide pediatric eye exams at our Lakeville and Apple Valley clinics. Every child should have an eye exam by age 3 or 4. That matters most if lazy eye (amblyopia) runs in your family. If your child was born premature or has other medical issues, your pediatrician may recommend yearly eye exams before age 3.
All three of our doctors trained in pediatric eye care. We also carry children's frames built for active kids.
Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the retina. This is called diabetic retinopathy. It often has no symptoms in the early stages. A diabetic eye exam checks the retina for early changes so they can be treated before they affect your vision.
Most people with diabetes are advised to have a diabetic eye exam once a year. We can coordinate your care with your primary care doctor and other health care providers.
Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a medication used for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. Long term use can affect the retina in some patients. A Plaquenil retinal screening looks for early changes before they affect your vision. Your prescribing doctor will tell you how often you need a screening, and we send the results back to them.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the center of your vision. It is most common after age 50. We screen for macular degeneration as part of your comprehensive eye exam.
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve. It often has no symptoms until vision is already lost. We screen for glaucoma as part of your comprehensive eye exam. Our optometrists also diagnose, treat and manage glaucoma.
We offer same day appointments for pink eye, red eyes and eye injuries. Our optometrists examine your eye with a slit lamp, a microscope that gives a magnified view of the surface of the eye. It lets us tell an infection apart from other causes of a red eye. Most urgent care offices do not have one.
We provide care before and after cataract surgery and refractive surgery such as LASIK, coordinating with your surgeon from the first visit through your follow up.
Every contact lens wearer needs a proper fitting and follow up. When you book your eye exam, tell us you also need a contact lens fitting.
Multifocal contact lenses correct near and distance vision in one lens. They are an option if you now need bifocals or reading glasses. We fit daily disposable multifocal lenses. For some patients, newer lenses can correct astigmatism and presbyopia at the same time.
Toric contact lenses correct astigmatism. If you were told you cannot wear contacts because of astigmatism, ask us about the newest toric lenses. We fit daily disposable toric lenses.
You wear daily disposable contact lenses once and throw them away. There is no cleaning and no case. We fit the newest daily disposable lenses, including multifocal and toric designs. Dailies are ideal for sports and occasional wear. Many kids are ready for contact lenses by age 12, and some children ages 9 to 11 also do well with daily disposables.
We also carry or can special order:
Computer glasses are set for the distance of your screen. We make them with BlueZero lenses. BlueZero is a lens material with a blue light filter built in, and the lens looks nearly clear. Tell us about your job, your screens and your hobbies. We design the lenses around how you work to reduce eye fatigue.
Single vision lenses correct one distance. Progressive lenses correct distance, computer and reading vision in one lens with no line. We use digital lenses that reduce distortion at the edges of your vision. Our anti-reflective coatings come with a 2 year scratch warranty.
We carry sunglasses with and without a prescription. Designer lines include Maui Jim, Ray-Ban and Oakley. Our opticians repair and adjust glasses too, so bring yours in if your frames are bent, loose or sliding down your nose.
Our full service optical carries over 700 frames, including children's frames, sunglasses, safety glasses and sports eyewear. Some of our designer frames include Ray-Ban, Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, Nike, Nine West, Anne Klein, Flexon, Nautica, Vera Bradley and Coach.
Designer lines include Burberry, Tory Burch, Coach, Persol, Kate Spade, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban and Oakley, with children's frames from Nike, Disney, Nano, Ray-Ban, Flexon and OGI. Our opticians help you choose frames that fit your face, your prescription and your budget.
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We accept cash, personal checks, American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Discover.
Our staff speaks English.
We participate with VSP, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medica, Preferred One and SelectCare. If you have another type of coverage, check with our staff and we will confirm what your plan includes.
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions. Ask our opticians how to get started with it during your next visit.
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.
Yes. We offer same day appointments for pink eye and eye injuries at ADVANCED FAMILY EYECARE. Call the clinic closest to you.
Yes. We are an in-network provider for VSP, EyeMed, BCBS, Medica, HealthPartners and UHC. Most medical insurance plans cover one comprehensive eye exam per year. Check your plan for details, or see the insurance plans we accept.
Yes. We fit toric contact lenses for astigmatism and multifocal contact lenses for near and distance vision. Both come in daily disposable designs.
We provide Plaquenil retinal screenings at ADVANCED FAMILY EYECARE. Call to schedule and tell us who prescribes your medication.
We carry Burberry, Tory Burch, Coach, Persol, Kate Spade, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Oakley and more.
Call either office or request an appointment online, and our team will find a time that works for you and your family.
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