Dr. Liaboe is an ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and glaucoma at Minnesota Eye Consultants. Dr. Liaboe sees patients at offices in Woodbury, Bloomington, and Blaine. Dr. Liaboe is originally from Dubuque, Iowa and first moved to Minnesota for college. He graduated magna cum laude from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and completed medical school at Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine – University of Iowa. After medical school, Dr. Liaboe completed a transitional internship with the Hennepin County Medical Center, followed by an ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota – Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences.
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Congratulations! You’ve decided to investigate laser vision correction or LASIK. We know how overwhelming it can be to not only research your procedure options, but to select a qualified LASIK surgeon that you feel comfortable and confident with. Like any surgery, the experience of the doctor is the most important factor in achieving the best results. Do your homework, and confidently select a qualified surgeon you trust.
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If you’re concerned you may be affected by cataracts, we recommend scheduling a Cataract Evaluation with one of our cataract specialists. If cataract surgery is indeed recommended, your surgeon will discuss your visual goals following the procedure. It’s possible you may be eligible for an upgraded lens or vision package, if you wish to become less dependent upon glasses or contacts following the procedure.
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The key to preventing serious vision loss or blindness from glaucoma is early detection. An annual, fully dilated eye examination is highly recommended and could uncover this disease before symptoms even occur. Although vision loss from glaucoma can’t be recovered, we are fortunate to have plenty of treatment options available to help halt the progression of this disease and avoid further vision damage. There’s a wide spectrum of treatment options available, depending on the type and stage of the patient’s glaucoma. Eye medications are often the first method used in treating glaucoma, and are designed to either reduce the amount of aqueous humor being made within the eye, or help this fluid flow better through the natural drainage system. For patients who may need more drastic measures, laser procedures and even surgery may be better options. Each method has the ability to lower the internal eye pressure to a certain degree, and the surgeon will thoroughly discuss his or her recommended treatment plan with you.
Corneal problems can happen to anyone at any age. If something such as disease, injury, or infection damages the cornea, it can become cloudy and warped. A damaged cornea distorts light as it travels into the eye, affecting your vision. It may even be painful. The smoothness and shape of the cornea is vitally important to its proper functioning, as is its transparency. If either the surface smoothness, or the clarity of the cornea surface is disturbed, vision becomes distorted.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is a specialized area of ophthalmology that deals with the management of disorders of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, the orbit (the bone cavity surrounding the eye), and the adjacent face. Minnesota Eye Consultants’ surgeon’s specialties encompass surgery of the eyelids, tear drainage system and the orbit. In addition to managing complex medical and surgical cases, they also provide a broad array of facial rejuvenation services, including cosmetic eyelid surgery, small-incision endoscopic forehead lifts, as well as collagen and Botox injections for wrinkle reduction.
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Dry Eye Syndrome (or Ocular Surface Disease) is a condition caused by the reduction in quality and quantity of tears as a result of inflammation. Sometimes people don’t produce enough tears or the right quality of tears to keep their eyes healthy and comfortable. Minnesota Eye Consultants is proud to be an Accredited Dry Eye Center, utilizing the latest diagnostic and treatment technology.
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Enjoy life without depending on reading glasses! The KAMRA inlay treatment is an eye procedure that restores near vision and frees you from the constant frustrations of reading glasses or contact lenses for everyday activities. The KAMRA inlay sits in the first few layers of the eye known as the cornea. Smaller and thinner than a contact lens, the inlay is a mini-ring with an opening – or pinhole – in the center. This pinhole allows only focused light to enter your eye. The KAMRA inlay is placed in only one eye, allowing you to see up close, while maintaining your distance vision in both eyes. Your non-KAMRA eye is left untouched. Working together, the eyes allow you to see near and far without grabbing for your near-vision glasses. This is unlike monovision laser vision correction, which corrects one eye for near and one eye for distance.
Contact lenses are medical devices worn directly on the surface of the eye. Like eyeglasses, contact lenses help to correct refractive errors by adding or subtracting focusing power to the eye’s cornea and lens. Contacts provide a safe and effective way to correct vision when used with care and proper supervision. They can be a good alternative to eyeglasses, depending on your eyes and your lifestyle. For certain conditions, contact lenses may be considered medically necessary.
We are pleased to offer Urgent Clinic services for patients seeking medically necessary emergent eye care. This is a set apart clinic schedule, specifically designed to accommodate any same day/next day urgent patient needs. Cared for by members of our Optometric Service Team, as well as our fellows and general ophthalmology team, patients can be scheduled as late as 5pm. Typical symptoms treated include corneal abrasions, lid lacerations, post-surgical concerns, foreign body injuries, severe eye pain, red/irritated eye – and more. To schedule, simply call us at 952-567-6100 and indicate you’d like to be seen in our Urgent Clinic.
