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Alexandria, MN

Our Alexandria clinic is new, state-of-the-art, and ready to serve you. Our talented team aims to make your visit as comfortable as possible. For those seeking aesthetic services, its also features Kalon Medical Spa.

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2600 Jefferson St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2166

Hours

Monday - Thursday

8:00am - 4:30pm

Friday

8:00am - 12:00pm

World Leaders in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Oculoplastics in Alexandria, MN

This practice focuses on advanced cataract surgery, glaucoma care, and oculoplastics. Patients seeking refractive procedures such as LASIK will have their choice of another Vance Thompson Vision location and will be cared for with the same time and attention as they would have in Alexandria.

Thanks to the nearby “chain of lakes,” Alexandria is well-known among locals and vacationers as a picturesque respite. It’s also a great place for ophthalmology care. Our Alexandria building opened in 2020 with the latest technology and has since added a Kalon Medical Spa. Our patients and visitors often comment on our distinct halo lights that brighten the night sky. Conveniently, the city of Alexandria is just off I-94 and Vance Thompson Vision is on Jefferson Street, one of the city’s main thoroughfares.

Cataract

Cloudy vision is a sign of cataracts, a condition that is treated surgically. Our world-class doctors can help you determine the best options to address yours. Some patients even experience less dependence on glasses after surgery.

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Glaucoma

Patients are often nervous about a glaucoma diagnosis, but with proper management, it does not have to limit daily activities. Our surgeons have a long-standing commitment to glaucoma research. They’re here to help you navigate this disease.

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Eyelid

As experts in advanced care in and around the eye, the surgeons at Vance Thompson Vision can perform oculoplastic or eyelid surgery to repair a variety of eyelid conditions.

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Vision Research

At Vance Thompson Vision, we’re serious about research. We’ve seen clinical breakthroughs transform our patients’ vision, their freedom, and their futures.

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Research at Vance Thompson Vision Alexandria

Supervised by Dr. Ristvedt and supported by Vance Thompson Vision’s research department, the team in Alexandria is actively studying glaucoma and cataracts. Their efforts to share study opportunities with patients and to help bring new treatments to market contributes to breakthroughs that improve vision and enrich lives.

Studies are ongoing and fall into two categories: sponsored clinical trials, most of which are FDA-monitored; or investigator-initiated trials, studies sparked by our doctors’ desire to understand an already-approved technology better. At any given time, Alexandria’s team is working on trials that, in the long run, will bring even more advanced care to their patients.

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The Alexandria Team

The Alexandria team is led by Dr. Deborah Gess Ristvedt, a board-certified ophthalmologist whose family has built a respected legacy. Lowell Gess, her grandfather and an ophthalmologist, opened this clinic in 1975 when he returned from Sierra Leone where he used his medical skills to restore vision and to share the gospel. Timothy, Lowell’s son, also became an ophthalmologist, continuing the practice until his daughter, Dr. Gess Ristvedt, joined him and eventually assumed leadership.

Today, Dr. Ristvedt is supported by optometrist Mathew Walker and physician assistant Kayla Brunkow. Along with the rest of the Alexandria team, they offer patients the best possible care, the latest advancements in technology, and a welcoming atmosphere to share their concerns and questions.

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From the parking lot to the exam chair, the friendly, professional team in Alexandria aims to make your visit as comfortable as possible. It all begins with a phone call or by clicking the Contact Us button below and filling out the form. We’ll be in touch shortly.

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