Blog
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SMILE Press Release
At Vance Thompson Vision, we work tirelessly to expand our field of technology to reduce patients dependence on glasses and contact lenses.
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Innovation Worth Celebrating
We know the importance of making sure we are pioneering the latest treatments to provide our patients with the best possible results.
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Preparing for Honduras
At Vance Thompson Vision, crossing borders are something we pride ourselves in doing every day.
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Honduras Mission Trip
A group of Surgeons and staff members traveled for a week-long surgical mission trip focused on teaching advanced surgical techniques
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Now Open in Omaha
Vance Thompson Vision opens its fourth location in Omaha, NE under the leadership of Dr. Brandon Baartman.
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Glaucoma - The Silent Thief
Our glaucoma research and procedures are leading the nation with top of the line surgeons and technology.
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How to Maintain Your Corneal Health
Dr. John Berdahl, MD, met with Gary WeckWerth from KeloLand Living to discuss the cornea and how to maintain your corneal health.
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Considering LASIK but not sure if you can afford it?
In this blog, our team discusses options for financing a LASIK procedure. Choices include cash, a payment play, and no-interest financing for LASIK.
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SMILE - It’s Easy With New Vision Correction Procedure
You’ve probably heard of LASIK and PRK, but have you heard about SMILE? SMILE is a new and exciting addition to our laser vision correction program.
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LASIK and PRK Vision Correction Options
No matter which of our vision correction alternatives you choose, you can be assured that our surgeons will provide you with a great experience.
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Meet Justin Schweitzer
Get to know Dr. Justin Schweitzer, an optometrist at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Tecnis Symfony: Raising the Standard for Cataract Surgery
The Tecnis Symfony intraocular lenses (IOL), approved by the United States FDA in July 2016, are the first of their kind for treating cataracts.
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From Donor to Transplant: A Father-Son Journey
Dr. John Berdahl and his father, Alan, discuss their incredible father-son journey through the cornea transplant process.
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South Dakota Roots: Dr. Thompson’s Love for Hunting
In his family, hunting is a legacy. Dr. Vance Thompson remembers how as a child he hunted along the South Dakota plains with his father and brother.
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Dr. Rasmussen's Family of Hunters
Dr. Rasmussen spends his free time teaching his kids to shoot guns and bows. A family man, he enjoys spending every spare minute with his children.
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Creating Clearer Reading Vision
When it comes to reading glasses vision, we use the best technology in the world to create clearer vision with reduced dependence on reading glasses.
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The Hockey Life of Dr. Greenwood
When he is not helping patients at Vance Thompson Vision in Fargo, ND, Dr. Michael Greenwood enjoys spending time on the ice.
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Am I at Risk? The Genetics of Inheritable Diseases
We walk you through the genetics of a few key inheritable eye conditions: Fuchs’ dystrophy, Glaucoma, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Keratoconus.
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Rituals of the Operating Room
The surgeons at Vance Thompson Vision are committed to creating a comfortable surgical experience for patients. Take a peek at their OR rituals.
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New Hope for Those with Weakened Corneas
In this blog, we discuss the various options to treat the cornea condition, keratoconus.
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