Dr. Emmett Franklin Carpel MD
Ophthalmologist
8600 Nicollet Ave S Mail Stop 31500a Minneapolis MN, 55420About
Before making the Twin Cities my home, I received my medical training on both coasts with several stops in London. I joined the HealthPartners Eye Department (it was Group Health at the time) as its s ...
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Folds and striae in laser in situ keratomileusis flaps.
- Fine lattice lines on the corneal surface after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
- Epithelial folds following slippage of LASIK flap.
- Full-cycle steam sterilization in ophthalmic surgery-the effect of wrapping instruments.
- The use of eye pads after cataract surgery.
- Pupillary dilation in eyes with pseudoexfoliation syndrome.
- The influence of cataract types on potential acuity meter results.
- Extended wear aphakic contact lens fitting in high-risk patients.
- Fire risks with ophthalmic ointments.
- Hemolysis induced by nitrofurantoin.
- A new surgical drape support.
- A new surgical drape support.
- Corneal striae in contact lens patients with low intraocular pressure.
- Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis.
- Permanent iridoplasty.
Awards
- 2012 Mpls.St.Paul Super Doctors
Treatments
- Eye Surgery, Anterior Segment Eye Disorders
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Neuro-Ophthalmology: University of Washington 1975
- Univ Washington, Ophthalmic Testing 1971
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