Dr. Donald A. Ristad MD

Media Releases

Get to know Opthamologist Dr. Donald A. Ristad, who serves patients in Edina, Minnesota.

Dr. Ristad has been providing eye care to the Edina community for more than 20 years, specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology, refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. He currently practices with Edina Eye Clinic, an independent ophthalmology practice located in the heart of 50th and France. Their board-certified Ophthalmologists have vast experience in a wide range of services with special expertise in cataract surgery and laser vision correction.

Dr. Ristad is board-certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO).  The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. The organization certifies ophthalmologists who have completed an accredited ophthalmic residency training program and demonstrated the required level of knowledge, skills, and experience in ophthalmology. Additionally, Dr. Ristad is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Ristad received his medical degree from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Thereafter, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists, like Dr. Ristad, are trained to perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease, prescribe medications and perform eye surgery. They also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Dr. Ristad has been selected as a Top Doc in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine on multiple occasions. He feels he is privileged to have developed a wonderful community of patient friends over the years.

Dr. Ristad is married and has two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys bicycling, traveling, listening to music, gardening, and oil painting.

Recommended Articles

• What is Eye Herpes?

  What is eye herpes?Eye herpes, or ocular herpes, is a recurrent viral infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. It causes an inflammation of the eye, as well as scarring in the cornea.Eye herpes can be transmitted from one person to another when there is a close...

• What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

  Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects macula, a small part at the back of the eye. Macula is the area of eye that helps us to differentiate the finer details. Damage to macula leads to gradual blurring of central vision. Macular degeneration impairs sharp vision and...

• What Are the Causes of Conjunctivitis?

  What is conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis, also commonly called as “pink eye”, is an eye infection caused by either bacteria or viruses. You can also develop a "pink eye" if you are exposed to certain allergens that can irritate your eyes. When you have a pink eye, the conjunctiva of your eye is...

• Eye Twitching: Causes and How to Stop It

  What is eye twitching?While it may seem like a normal experience of the eye, eye twitching could become irritating and could be a cause for concern when it persists for a long period of time and with higher frequency. In medical terms, eye twitching is known as blepharospasm, which is defined as an...

• Vision Problems in Children

  A child’s eyesight develops over time, starting with the ability to see objects 8 to 10 inches from their face. The child's eyesight improves gradually between the ages of 12-weeks-old to 16-weeks-old, to which they are able to see objects from farther away. Vision problems in children arise...

• How Is Sarcoidosis Diagnosed?

  What is sarcoidosis?Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease, which is characterized by the growth of granulomas or tiny collections of inflammatory cells in various parts of the body. When the immune system is slowed down and when these numerous clumps form, they tend to interfere with the organ’s...