Presbyopia Treatment in White Bear Lake

Presbyopia Treatment in White Bear Lake

Are you over 40? Struggle to read fine print?

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What is Presbyopia?

Presbyopia is an age-related vision condition that causes near objects to appear blurry. It typically starts in a person’s 40’s, when the lens of the eye begins to stiffen and lose flexibility. This makes it difficult to focus on nearby objects.

Presbyopia can significantly impact your quality of life. Regular daily activities like reading books, instruction manuals and food labels, scrolling through your phone, threading a needle and other close-up tasks can become daunting.

The good news is, with the help of Birch Lake Eye Clinic, this common vision condition can be effectively managed, so you won’t have to compromise on your quality of life.

normal eye compaed to an ey with presbyopia


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Presbyopia Management in White Bear Lake

Our optometry practice in White Bear Lake

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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Presbyopia Treatment Options

  • Eyeglasses

    • Prescription reading glasses
    • Bifocals: for distance and near vision correction
    • Progressive multifocals: see objects at a near, intermediate or far distance
  • Contact lenses

    • Bifocal contact lenses: different sections for reading and distance prescriptions
    • Monovision contact lenses: distance prescription in one eye and reading prescription in the other eye
  • Laser surgery

    Changes the shape of the cornea to correct vision. Some examples include:

    • LASIK
    • LASEK
    • Photorefractive keratectomy
  • Lens implant

    An eye surgeon removes your natural lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens. This new lens is flexible and can restore your ability to focus on near objects.

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Patient Reviews
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- Sep. 05, 2023
Great care was given to issues with my eyes along with a kind and attentive staff, I would highly re... commend Birch Lake Eye Clinic!
- Aug. 05, 2023
I highly recommend Dr. Lundell & all the staff at Birch Lake Eye Clinic.
- Jul. 31, 2023
Great staff!
- Jun. 12, 2023
Outstanding! went well beyond what I was expecting to accommodate my oddball request in bifocals.
- May. 19, 2023
Very nice environment!! Been going for years
- May. 04, 2023
This clinic - and the personnel all all amazing! I highly recommend it.
- Apr. 22, 2023
Clean, organized, friendly, knowledgeable! A+
- Apr. 18, 2023
Best eye exam ever
- Apr. 06, 2023
Always a pleasant experience
- Apr. 04, 2023
Always amazing service. Personable. I have been going there since I was a kid, and now mine go there... too.
- Mar. 25, 2023
Professional, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient.
- Mar. 17, 2023
Very helpful and pleasant staff and doctors. I would recommend them to anyone.
- Mar. 03, 2023
I've seen Dr Grudem for 15 to 20 years and he is fantastic. I just met Dr. Lucas today and was very ... impressed , I would be very happy to see him if Dr. Grudem was not available .
- Jan. 21, 2023
Dr. Lucas, and the whole staff, have helped our family greatly and treated us with the best care and... respect. Topnotch! We are grateful.
- Jan. 19, 2023
The village eye should be called the happy place.
- Dec. 12, 2022
My family loves the Staff and Dr. Schwantke. They are nice and personable, Always taking the time t... o answer any and all questions my children and I have for them.
- Dec. 12, 2022
Great facility, nice Dr's. best part is with new technology, you don't have to have your eyes dilate... d for most things.
- Dec. 07, 2022
Professional, kind, knowledgeable and fun
- Dec. 05, 2022
Dr. Lucas is one of the best! Birch Lake is a wonderful place to go.
- Dec. 01, 2022
This office has all the latest up-to-date equipment and technology for diagnosing my particular eye ... situation and problem areas. I have been seeing Dr Grudem for over 40 years, so he is like a trusted friend to me.

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Presbyopia Diagnosis Treatment FAQs

What is presbyopia treatment?

Presbyopia treatment corrects age-related farsightedness to enable you to see close-up objects, such as books and electronic screens more clearly. Treatments include:

  • Eyeglasses
  • Contact lenses
  • Laser surgery
  • Lens implants
Can presbyopia be cured?

Currently, there is no cure. The good news is that our optometrists can recommend a variety of treatment options to help you see your best, from near to far.

How do I know if I have presbyopia?

If you’re over 40 and struggle with any of the following, you may have presbyopia.

  • Holding a book or a screen at arm’s length to see it more clearly
  • Needing larger print or font size to read
  • Blurry vision while reading
  • Difficulty reading in dim light
  • Eye strain and headaches when focusing on near objects

If you have one or more of these signs, schedule an eye exam and ask us about glasses, contact lenses, or other presbyopia treatment options.

Are bifocals right for me?

If it’s hard for you to read and to see things at a distance, bifocals may be your perfect solution. With bifocals, you can get two prescriptions in one. One corrects farsightedness and the other corrects nearsightedness. We offer several different types of bifocal lenses to suit your personal preference.


men wearing glasses for presbyopia

Is presbyopia impacting your daily life?

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