About Fischer Laser Eye Center
If you are seeking LASIK in Minnesota, our practice offers excellent quality and an experienced LASIK surgeon. Call us today to get the REAL facts about LASIK eye surgery. Think you're a candidate for LASIK? At Family Eye Center we offer the latest technology available for comprehensive exams of the eye. The new Oculus Pentacam at Family Eye is one of a few in the state of Minnesota that performs a host of diagnostic measurements and analyses on the anterior segment of the eye.
About Fischer Laser Eye CenterNew Multifocal Lens Implants
You can NOW enjoy the benefits of improving both near vision and far vision after cataract surgery! We offer our patients options for the Crystalens and multifocal lens implants after cataract surgery to reduce dependence on glasses. If you have heard about the wonders of the new AcrySof ReSTOR IOL please call us for more information.
New Multifocal Lens ImplantsAdvances In Glaucoma Treatment
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a new procedure performed to lower intraocular pressure. This outpatient laser procedure targets pigmented cells of the eye to lower the pressure build up that is common among glaucoma sufferers.
Advances In Glaucoma TreatmentWhat's New
Stay up-to-date on the latest news at Family Eye Center by checking out our News section. Learn about the newest technology available, the advanced procedures performed by Dr. Fischer and his team, and the latest in awards and recognition received by the staff at Family Eye Center.
What's NewFinancing Options
LASIK eye surgery can be cost prohibitive. Our LASIK center goes beyond what other centers do to help our patients overcome this affordability issue. If cost is something that has been holding you back from vision correction you should contact us as soon as possible for a consultation. We have a page on this website dedicated to LASIK patient financing. You can even fill out an online application to qualify. We offer 0% financing, on approved credit with low fixed monthly payments, nodown payment and no pre-payment penalty.
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"When it comes to your eyesight, it's important to see clearly.Whether it's to see the board room, the classroom, or a 95-mile- an-hour ball coming at your face.I recently had LASIK surgery, and put my trust in Dr. Jeff Fischer with the Family Eye Center. He's performed over 25,000 vision corrective surgeries, so I was confident that I was in good hands."
- Tim Laudner, former catcher with the Minnesota Twins
Infant Vision
Infant Vision DevelopmentInfants are not born with complete vision. As babies grow, good vision is developed through a learned process of looking, touching, and exploring. Parents can play an important role in helping to ensure that their baby learns to see well. Are you seeking an infant eye doctor in Minnesota?
Eye Examinations for Babies
Your baby should have his or her first visual exam at 6 months of age or sooner if a problem is evident. If you notice your baby’s eyes turning outward or inward (lasting more than a few seconds) or any other signs of eye problems, locate a doctor who is experienced in examining infants.
How to Help Your Baby’s Visual Development
1 month – Hold and feed your infant from alternating sides to promote adequate visual development of both eyes. Place your baby in his or her crib from different directions. Also, periodically change the location of the crib so the infant can see the world from different viewpoints. Hang a mobile off to the side so your baby can see it through the slats of the crib. Change the position of the mobile every other day.
2 months – Allow your baby to explore with his or her hands. Provide stimuli of many different textures, sizes, weights, and forms. Place a lightweight rattle in your baby’s hands and help him or her shake it.
4 months – Allow your baby to help hold the nursing bottle, and provide clean, smooth objects that can be explored with mouth and hands. Start to play the “patty cake” game.
6 months – Play “peek-a-boo” to develop visual memory. Move the crib mobile closer to your baby so it can be reached and hit to make it move. Tie bells on booties so the infant can learn about his or her body through sound and movement.
8 months – Talk to your baby frequently so he or she can associate experiences with words. Place objects on a highchair tray that can be pushed off and dropped to the floor
10-12 months – Do not rush your baby into walking. Creeping on all fours is very important for developing coordination of the body, as well as the two eyes.
Baby’s Milestones for Visual and Mother Development
A baby’s failure to see well can affect his or her entire development. Look for these milestones in your infant’s visual and motor development.
Does your baby:
- Follow an object with his or her eyes by 5 weeks?
- Bring his or her hands together by 8 weeks?
- Hold and sustain direct eye contact with you by 3 months?
- Turn his or her eyes together to locate near objects by 4 months?
- Make the sounds p, b, t, d, and m by 5 months?
- Roll over independently by 7 months?
- Sit without support by 8 months?
- Creep and crawl by 9 months?
Seek professional help if you notice a delay in any of the developmental milestones listed above. The sooner any vision problems are detected and treated, the more likely the problem can be fully corrected. In general, babies and children do not outgrow visual problems.