Crystal is a tight-knit, lake-dotted suburb, and the patients who come to us from here are often multi-generational households, grandparents, parents, and kids all seeing the same eye doctor. If you want an optometrist in Crystal who can keep up with a whole family’s eye care in one place, Art of Optiks is about twenty minutes south at our 50th & France office in Edina, and our Wayzata office is a reasonable option if you are on the west edge of town. We have been providing eye care across the northwest metro since 2001, and we are happy to welcome new patients.
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Eye Care Services for Crystal Families
From a first pediatric visit to managing a long-term eye condition, Crystal patients turn to us for:
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.
Most Crystal families we see are zoned for Robbinsdale Area Schools, and two questions come up constantly: pediatric eye exams for kids heading into a new grade, and vision therapy for a bright kid who is oddly slow with reading. If an eye injury or sudden vision change happens, call us, and we will try to work you in the same day.
What to Expect From an Optometrist in Crystal
The visit starts the same way no matter your age: a review of your history and vision, followed by a prescription check.
From there, your optometrist looks at the health of the eye using retinal imaging and an optic nerve assessment, which is how we catch glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease, often before you would notice any change yourself.
Because the back of the eye shows blood vessels directly, a routine checkup can flag early signs of diabetes or high blood pressure, too. You will leave knowing exactly what we found and what comes next. Most adults are due every one to two years, while kids, contact lens wearers, and anyone with diabetes do better checking in yearly.
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. For Crystal families, the draw is straightforward: our optometrists, Dr. Timothy Haupert and Dr. Victoria Whitman, take the time each patient needs, whether that is a squirmy toddler or a parent juggling a complicated prescription.
- Board-certified optometrists who manage real eye conditions, not just hand out prescriptions
- Retinal imaging in routine exams, so we can track a child’s developing eyes and an adult’s eye health year to year
- An in-house lab with on-site technicians for precise lenses and faster turnaround
- A curated eyewear collection, including frames sized for younger faces
- 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 open access for most plans, including Davis and Spectera. Call, and we will check your benefits before you come in.
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 Crystal
We are on France Avenue at 50th & France, between Anthropologie and Caribou Coffee. From most of Crystal, plan on about twenty minutes south by way of Highway 100 to France Avenue. Free customer parking sits directly behind and underneath the building, with entry from France Ave and 49½ Street or from 50th Street. If you are on the far west side of Crystal, our Wayzata office may be closer.
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 Crystal Patients Say
Schedule an Eye Exam in Crystal
Ready to get the whole family scheduled, or need an optometrist in Crystal for a specific concern? We would love to see you. Book online or call (612) 440-2020. Saturday appointments make school and work schedules easier, new patients are always welcome, and we accept most major vision and medical insurance plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should my child have their first eye exam?
A first full exam is generally recommended around age three, then yearly. We see children of all ages, including little ones who are not yet reading, and we keep the visit relaxed and kid-friendly.
Is a school vision screening the same as an eye exam?
No. A school screening is a quick check that can miss focusing, teaming, and eye health issues. A comprehensive eye exam looks at the whole picture, which is why many kids who pass a screening still benefit from a real exam.
Do you offer myopia control for kids whose prescription keeps climbing?
Yes. Options like Ortho-K, lenses worn overnight, and other approaches can help slow how fast a child’s nearsightedness progresses. We will talk through what fits your child during a fitting.
How far is your office from Crystal?
About twenty minutes by way of Highway 100 south to France Avenue. Families on the far west side sometimes find our Wayzata location closer.
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.