Golden Valley is a place of busy professionals and settled neighborhoods, and both tend to put eye exams off until something nudges them. If you are looking for an optometrist in Golden Valley, Art of Optiks is a short ten to fifteen-minute hop south at our 50th & France office, by way of France Avenue or Highway 100. We have provided thorough eye care since 2001, and we are taking new patients.
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Eye Care Services for Golden Valley Patients
A full range of care, close to home and work:
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
For vision and eye health.
Pediatric Eye Care
For infants, children, and teens.
Vision Therapy
For eye teaming, tracking, and focus.
Contact Lens Fittings
Including toric, multifocal, scleral, hybrid, RGP, and Ortho-K.
Corneal Refractive Therapy
For non-surgical vision correction during sleep.
LASIK Consultations
To review whether you are a good candidate.
Pre and Post-Surgical Eye Care
Before and after surgery.
Ocular Disease Management
For glaucoma, dry eye, and macular degeneration.
Urgent Care Services
For eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes.
A big part of what a comprehensive eye exam does is preventive: catching glaucoma, diabetic changes, or macular degeneration early, while they are easiest to manage. If your work runs long on screens, mention dry eye and strain, and we will fold it into the visit.
What to Expect From an Optometrist in Golden Valley
A complete exam is really a health check for your eyes. Your optometrist reviews your history and your vision, measures your prescription, then examines the eye with retinal imaging and an optic nerve assessment, screening for glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease that usually appear before you notice a thing.
Because the eye is the one place a doctor can view your blood vessels directly, an eye checkup can also reveal early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure. We explain what we found, in plain language, before you leave.
Most adults are due every one to two years, and yearly if you wear contacts, have diabetes, or have a family history of eye disease.
Why Choose Art of Optiks
Art of Optiks is an independent, doctor-owned eye clinic, founded in 2001 by Timothy Haupert, OD, and Stephanie Haenes, ABOC. The short version: a thorough, unhurried eye doctor and an eyewear selection with some personality, a quick drive from Golden Valley.
- Board-certified optometrists who diagnose and manage eye conditions, not just run a screening
- Retinal imaging in routine exams to track your eye health year over year
- An in-house lab and on-site technicians for consistent lens quality and faster turnaround
- A distinctive frame collection of independent designers and small production labels
- A 4.9-star rating across more than 200 Google reviews
We are in-network with VSP, EyeMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica, HealthPartners, and UnitedHealthcare, and offer open access for most plans, including Davis and Spectera. Call, and we will verify your coverage before your visit.
Our Doctors
Art of Optiks has a team of incredibly skilled doctors who provide each patient with the highest level of optical expertise and care. We prioritize providing our patients with an outstanding experience and education regarding their optical conditions. Our doctors maintain a transparent environment with each patient, so they’re aware and receptive every step of the way. With simplicity and ease, Art of Optiks will provide you with the optimal customer experience time and time again.
We currently have two locations that offer a range of services to our patients. We have offices located in Wayzata and Edina, Minnesota, with doctors Timothy Haupert and Victoria Whitman.
Getting to Our Office from Golden Valley
We are on France Avenue at 50th & France, between Anthropologie and Caribou Coffee. From Golden Valley, plan on about ten to fifteen minutes south by way of France Avenue, or Highway 100 south to 50th Street. Free customer parking sits directly behind and underneath the building, with entry from France Ave and 49½ Street or from 50th Street.
Address: 4999 France Ave South, Suite 140, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: (612) 440-2020
Email: infoedina@artofoptiks.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What Our Golden Valley Patients Say
Schedule an Eye Exam in Golden Valley
When you are ready for an eye exam or want a thorough optometrist in Golden Valley for a specific concern, we are glad to help. Book online or call (612) 440-2020. Saturday appointments are available, new patients are welcome, and we accept most major vision and medical insurance plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is your office from Golden Valley?
About ten to fifteen minutes south by way of France Avenue or Highway 100, with free parking when you arrive.
What does a comprehensive eye exam actually check?
Your vision and your eye health, including a prescription check, retinal imaging, an optic nerve assessment, and screening for glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. Your optometrist then explains the findings and any next steps.
I spend all day on screens. Can you help with tired, dry eyes?
Yes. Digital eye strain and dry eye are common, and we will look at the cause during your exam and suggest real fixes. Just mention it when you come in.
How often should I get my eyes checked?
Most adults every one to two years, and yearly for contact lens wearers, people with diabetes, or anyone with a family history of eye disease. Children should be seen yearly.
Do you accept vision insurance?
Yes. We are in network with VSP, EyeMed, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medica, HealthPartners, and UnitedHealthcare, and open access for most plans, including Davis and Spectera. Call (612) 440-2020 to confirm your benefits.