Nursing Home
Richie Eye Clinic provides on-site Nursing Home and Assisted Living vision services to Faribault and surrounding communities. Please see attached resident letter for more information.
List of facilities Dr. Murray Hanson with Richie Eye Clinic serve.
LASIK Exams
Thank you for your interest in laser vision correction. LASIK is Dr. Michael Richie’s procedure of choice for laser vision correction, he is excited to be able to offer several laser options so we can tailor the treatment to your needs. This is possible because of his association with LASIKPlus, and the LASIKPlus commitment to remain on the cutting edge of technology.
What to expect during your LASIK exam:
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- Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for your appointment. There will be some paperwork to fill out when you get here.
- You will be with us for approximately 2 hours for your appointment.
- You will be dilated for your evaluation. This dilation can last up to 24 hours. Please bring sunglasses with you to wear after your evaluation. This will make you more comfortable when you go outside.
- If you wear contact lenses, please follow this schedule:
- Soft Contacts – do not wear for 3 days prior to your appointment.
- Hard / Gas Permeable Contacts – do not wear for 1 month prior to your appointment.
- Please notify us at least 48 hours ahead of time if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Plaquenil Testing
Plaquenil® or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is used to treat diseases such as:
- Lupus, which causes fever, rashes, skin problems, and other symptoms.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints of your hands and feet.
- Sjögren’s syndrome, which causes dry eyes and dry mouth.
Plaquenil and your eyes
A rare side effect of Plaquenil is damage to the eye’s retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Using Plaquenil for a long period of time may harm the retina, causing serious and permanent vision loss.
Diabetic Eye Exams
Diabetic retinopathy — vision-threatening damage to the retina of the eye caused by diabetes — is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans.
The good news: Diabetic retinopathy often can be prevented with early detection, proper management of your diabetes and routine eye exams performed by your optometrist or ophthalmologist.
