Dr. Gary S. Schwartz, MD, MHA
Ophthalmologist
8650 Hudson Blvd N Suite 110 Lake Elmo MN, 55042About
Dr. Gary Schwartz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Lake Elmo, MN. Dr. Schwartz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schwartz can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Schwartz can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) 2017
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Gary S. Schwartz, MD, MHA's Expert Contributions
Does Lasik reduce eye pressure?
Hi, This is a great question. LASIK does not reduce the pressure itself, but it does change our ability to measure it properly. We measure eye pressure by pressing on the cornea, either with a device or a burst of air. LASIK will change the thickness of the cornea, thus affecting the accuracy of the instruments used to measure the pressure. It has become standard of care to measure corneal thickness on any patient where we are concerned about glaucoma (whether or not they had LASIK), so the effect of LASIK on measuring eye pressure is no longer a significant issue. READ MORE
What should I do?
If the blood vessel burst because of trauma, you should definitely get checked out by an eye doctor. If it happened spontaneously (usually rubbing your eye without even realizing it, or coughing or vomiting), then it is usually just a cosmetic issue. It’s always a good idea not to rub the eye excessively, but you don’t need to cover it (unless you don’t want people to see that your eye is red). READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Adjunct Associate Professor of Ophthalmology University of Minnesota -
Professional Memberships
- Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Gary Schwartz, who serves patients in Minnesota.
A comprehensive ophthalmologist with a special interest in problems of the ocular surface, Dr. Schwartz has been affiliated with Associated Eye Care since 1995. He devotes most of his surgery time to cataract surgery and refractive surgical procedures such as LASIK and PRK, seeing patients at the offices in Stillwater and Woodbury, Minnesota.
Associated Eye Care has 15 eye care providers who specialize in all areas of eye care. For 48 years, their providers have primarily cared for residents in the St. Croix Valley and specialize in all major fields including cornea, retina, glaucoma, refractive, comprehensive and pediatric ophthalmology/optometry as well as surgery. Their goal is to approach each patient with a warm and caring manner, giving everyone the best experience possible in our clinics and surgery center.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Schwartz is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota, where he has received awards for his skills as a teacher. He also has medical privileges at Lakeview Hospital, and has authored two books, The Eye Exam and Around the Eye in 365 Days.
Born and raised in Boston, he received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 1991, and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota in 1995. He received his Master in Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of Minnesota in 2017.
Licensed to practice medicine in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Dr. Schwartz is board-certified through the American Board of Ophthalmology, which is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, where he has served on the Board of Trustees, he is also a member and past President of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Schwartz enjoys snowboarding and gourmet cooking with his wife and son.
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