While attending the annualAmerican Academy of Optometry meetingin Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Fosso was granted the Sheldon Weschler Contact Lens Residency Award. This award-program is intended to promote the practice and development of the field of contact lenses by...

Samantha Lohse is currently an optometry student at PineCone Vision Center! Samantha is from Maple Grove, MN and graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. She is currently attending Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon. Samantha states, I always...

Dr. Fosso passed his fellowship exam for the American Academy of Optometry. In qualifying for and maintaining fellowship, individuals are evaluated against the highest standards of professional competence. Only the top ten percent of optometrist in the country have...

Dr. Nicholas Colatrella, CO-CEO and Medical Director at PineCone Vision Center, recently was named the Optometrist of the Year by the Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA). Dr. Colatrella received his doctorate degree with honors from the Illinois College of...

Our newest optometry student, Stacy Perreault!? Stacy is from Grand Rapids, MN and graduated from University of North Dakota.? She is currently attending Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry.? Stacy states, ?I?ve been wearing glasses and contact lenses...

Purchases the NEW Essilor Ultimate Lens Package, and receive a 2nd pair of lenses FREE!  The Ultimate lens package includes the Varilux X Series for progressive wearers, Sapphire 360 and Transitions OR for single vision wearers, the EyeZen, Sapphire 360 and...

We had a HUGE surprise this morning! Beth Coleman from the Minnesota Optometric Association announced that Dr. Colatrella has been named the Optometrist of the Year for the state of Minnesota! We couldn't be more excited and proud of his accomplishments!

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed Monday, September 4th, 2017.? We hope everyone enjoys a safe weekend!

Optometry student, Travis Poh is from Fresno, California, and graduated from Brigham Young University, CA. He is currently attending?Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry.? Travis states, ?I have always enjoyed helping people.? My favorite part of...

It's time for Back to School at PineCone Vision Center!? Stop by this month FREE lenses with the purchase of children's frame during the month of August! Stop in today to see the large selection of stylish frames.?

Do you have a busy schedule during the week?? We are open Saturday, August 26th from 9 to 4pm. Take advantage of the Back to School Special!? FREE lenses with the purchase of a children's frame.? Our office will be open on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 9 am to 4pm....

Daniel is excited to meet you at PineCone Vision Center!? Daniel Raies is from Tecumseh, Ontario, and graduated from the University of Windsor.? He is currently in his fourth year at Illinois College of Optometry. Daniel states, ?Optometry is the best profession in...

Congratulations to Landen for successfully completing 12 weeks of Vision Therapy!  Our doctors and staff at PineCone Vision Center Vision Therapy are committed to diagnosing and fixing deficiency in visual skills. Our strategies are based on clinical research...

Our optometry student Larry has been doing amazing work with patients at PineCone Vision Center! Larry Buchholz is from Sacramento, California, and graduated from UC Davis CA. He is currently in his fourth year at Pacific University College of Optometry, Oregon. Larry...

A total solar eclipse is happening Aug. 21, 2017 and we have a limited supply of FREE viewers!  Stop by our office, "Check In" to PineCone Vision Center on your Facebook page and show our staff to receive a FREE pair of solar eclipse viewers!   What is...

Dominic Rentz is from sunny San Diego, CA and completed his undergraduate studies at University of California, Irvine. He is currently in his fourth year of optometry school at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. Dominic chose optometry stating,...

In honor of Independence Day, PineCone Vision Center will be closed Tuesday July 4, 2017 for the holiday. Regular office hours will resume Wednesday the 5th at 9:00am. Enjoy a safe holiday.

You may meet Melissa at your next eye exam! Melissa Lopez is currently a student at Illinois College of Optometry after completing her undergraduate studies at the College of St. Benedict.Melissa is very fascinated by the eyes. "Optometrists can see some systemic...

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