3939 W 50th Street, Suite 200, Edina, MN 55424

LASER CATARACT SURGERY

 Edina Eye Clinic is one of the first in Edina to offer patients the new standard in precision cataract surgery with the LenSx Laser. Using the LenSx Laser, Rhondi Meiusi, MD, and Micheal S. Elliott, MD can provide a gentle, highly customized cataract procedure with advanced accuracy and reproducibility. 

We also offer premium lens option, such as Panoptix and Vivity. These lenses can provide you a greater range of vision so you can rely less on glasses. 

For more information, links of short informative videos and brochures are available below. Click on the desired topic.

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WHAT IS LenSx Laser?

The LenSx Laser with ASCEND Technology allows your surgeon to plan and perform cataract surgery that is completely customized for each of your eyes. For more than a decade, femtosecond lasers have helped surgeons perform LASIK with unparalleled precision and accuracy. Now the LenSx Laser with ASCEND Technology brings advanced accuracy and reproducibility to cataract surgery and many other innovative features that can bring numerous benefits to Edina Eye Clinic patients.

HOW DOES IT WORK AND WHAT ARE THE STEPS?

Before Your Procedure
The technology behind the LenSx Laser with ASCEND Technology captures high-resolution images of your eyes. These images yield precise measurements and data that help your surgeon plan and perform a procedure to exacting specifications.
During Your Procedure
The LenSx Laser with ASCEND Technology system's advanced, three-dimensional imaging helps your surgeon automate and execute the  most challenging steps of traditional cataract surgery.
After Your Procedure
The LenSx Laser with ASCEND Technology is designed to increase the precision of cataract surgery. Many patients experience improved vision after two weeks, and they approach optimal vision between two and four months after their procedure.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LenSx Laser?

  • A bladeless procedure that's personalized to your eyes
  • Precise, reproducible performance
  • Enhanced control and efficiency
  • A customized procedure planned and performed for you by your surgeon.
Woman's Eye—Eye Doctor in Edina, MN
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EYELID SURGERY

WHAT IS BLEPHAROPLASTY?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct drooping upper eyelids. It does not remove crow's feet. This procedure is not purely cosmetic because drooping eyelids often interfere with peripheral vision. They may also cause “tired” eyes and aggravate dry eye symptoms.

IS IT COVERED BY INSURANCE?

If a significant decrease in the superior field of vision is felt to be due to the drooping eyelids, insurance companies will consider coverage of this procedure. Documentation via photography and peripheral vision testing must be performed preoperatively. This testing is done in our office following a doctor's recommendation.

WHO SHOULD HAVE THIS SURGERY?

Patients who are experiencing eye irritation and decreased peripheral vision should let their eye doctor know of these symptoms. If an examination points to the drooping eyelids as a cause, the doctor will recommend the appropriate tests and subsequent surgery. Medical conditions such as hypo and hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, and diabetes may affect this condition. Patients on blood-thinners including medications such as coumadin, plavix, aspirin, and ibuprofen should discuss this with their doctor preoperatively.

WHAT DOES THE SURGERY INVOLVE?

Blepharoplasty is done as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia and sedation keeping the patient very comfortable. An incision will be made in the natural crease of the eyelid, excess tissue removed, and the incision will be closed with tiny absorbable sutures. Post-operative medication is typically limited to an antibiotic ointment. There is not typically post-operative pain, but bruising and swelling around the eyes may occur. As the eyelids heal, the incisions gradually fade with changes occurring for a full year after surgery.
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