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Specialized Eye Care and Custom Contact Lenses in Edina, MN
At Cornea & Contact Lens Institute Of Minnesota, our optometry staff works together to ensure your visit is comfortable and completed in a timely manner. Dr. Zach has vast training and expertise, specializing in the front of the eye, including keratoconus, myopia management, and all corneal conditions. Whether it's a contact lens eye exam or treating a condition requiring in-depth diagnosis, our team provides undivided attention to each patient to evaluate a plan based on your needs and our professional opinion.We offer comprehensive examinations for hard-to-fit contact lenses patients, such as scleral contact lenses. Our focus on advanced technology and personalized care ensures patients receive the highest level of eye care. We are industry leaders in specialty contact lenses and vision health, with doctors participating in clinical trials to advance treatment options. Our commitment to innovation, patient education, and individualized solutions sets us apart in addressing complex visual needs.
Services
Scleral Contact Lenses
Keratoconus Treatment
Myopia Management
Dry Eye Treatments
Corneal Cross-Linking
Highlights and features
- Specialize in customized contact lenses for keratoconus and corneal conditions
- Offer myopia management and dry eye treatments with proven results
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology for precise diagnostics and treatments
- Participate in clinical trials for advanced vision correction options
- Provide personalized patient care with decades of combined optometric expertise
What people say
Properly fitted scleral lenses
Finally able to see 20/20
Expertise in keratoconus treatment
Professional and friendly staff
Prompt emergency eye care
Services
Scleral Contact Lenses
Scleral contact lenses are rigid gas permeable lenses designed to vault over the cornea and rest on the sclera. They provide clear vision for irregular corneas caused by keratoconus, dry eyes, or post-surgery complications. The lenses create a hydrating tear reservoir, improving comfort and ocular health. Ideal for patients who struggle with traditional contacts due to shape irregularities or severe dry eye symptoms.
Keratoconus Treatment
We offer corneal cross-linking (CXL), an FDA-approved procedure to strengthen weakened corneal tissue in keratoconus patients. This treatment uses riboflavin eye drops and ultraviolet light to reinforce collagen bonds, preventing further vision deterioration. Combined with specialty contact lenses, it addresses both structural support and visual correction for long-term management of this progressive condition.
Myopia Management
Our myopia management program targets children and young adults to slow progressive nearsightedness. Treatments include orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lenses worn overnight, MiSight daily disposable contacts, and atropine therapy. These evidence-based approaches reduce axial elongation of the eye, lowering risks of high myopia complications like retinal detachment and macular degeneration through personalized treatment plans.
Dry Eye Treatments
Advanced dry eye treatments include Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy to address meibomian gland dysfunction and inflammation. We also utilize meibography for precise diagnosis, prescription eye drops, and customized lid hygiene protocols. These therapies target root causes by improving tear film stability and reducing ocular surface inflammation for lasting relief from chronic dry eye symptoms.
Corneal Cross-Linking
Corneal cross-linking strengthens corneal tissue using riboflavin (vitamin B2) and controlled ultraviolet light exposure. This procedure halts progression of keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia by creating additional collagen cross-links. The epi-off technique removes the epithelial layer for optimal riboflavin absorption, offering structural support to prevent corneal thinning and maintain visual acuity through a one-hour outpatient procedure.
People
Dr. Zac Holland
Optometrist, Owner
Dr. Zac Holland graduated from Illinois College of Optometry in 2015 and took ownership of CCLIM in 2020. He specializes in advanced ocular disease management, specialty contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation. A Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society, he participates in FDA clinical studies and lectures nationally on contact lens innovations.
Dr. Pippin
Optometrist
Dr. Pippin co-manages laser refractive surgery and provides comprehensive eye exams for customized contact lenses. With expertise in dry eye treatment and corneal disease diagnosis, they ensure patients receive advanced care using the latest diagnostic technologies for optimal visual outcomes.
Questions
How do scleral lenses help with dry eye syndrome?
Scleral lenses create a hydrating tear reservoir between the lens and cornea, maintaining moisture and reducing irritation while improving visual clarity for dry eye patients.
What makes scleral lenses comfortable for irregular corneas?
Their large diameter distributes pressure evenly across the sclera, avoiding direct contact with sensitive corneal irregularities and providing stable, all-day comfort.
Is corneal cross-linking safe for progressive keratoconus?
Yes, iLink FDA-approved CXL strengthens corneal tissue to halt disease progression with minimal risk, performed by experienced specialists using established protocols.
Can myopia management prevent vision deterioration in children?
Evidence-based treatments like Ortho-K and MiSight lenses effectively slow axial elongation, reducing progression rates by up to 50% according to clinical studies.
What advanced dry eye treatments are available?
We offer Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, meibography diagnostics, and prescription therapies targeting meibomian gland dysfunction for long-term dry eye relief.
