Last Updated on December 1, 2025
Highlights & Awards
Since 2001, Art of Optiks has delivered a luxury eye care experience combining advanced medical technology with artisan eyewear craftsmanship. Serving two locations, Wayzata and Edina, Minnesota for 23 years, our practice is known for personalized service and lifetime patient relationships.
4.9 ★ rating with 200+ Google reviews, Named Top National Optical Retailer by Invision Magazine, Board-Certified Optometrists, Multiple-time Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner.
Last Updated October 2, 2025
Licenses
Minnesota Secretary of State Business License – 258797
Certifications & Professional Affiliations
Art of Optiks is proud to be licensed, certified, and affiliated with respected professional organizations that ensure our patients receive trusted, advanced, and ethical care.
Board-Certified Optometrists
Licensed through the Minnesota Board of Optometry
American Optometric Association (AOA) Members
Upholding the highest standards in patient care
Minnesota Optometric Association (MOA) Members
Dedicated to advancing vision health in our community
Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents (TPA) Certified
Qualified to treat a wide range of eye health conditions
Awards & Recognition
Art of Optiks has been recognized locally and nationally for outstanding eye care, luxury eyewear, and a commitment to patient-focused service.
- 2019 – OPTImum: Named among the top 5 optical retailers in the U.S.
- 2016 – Lake Minnetonka Magazine: Best Place to Have an Eye Exam
- 2015 – Invision Magazine: Named Top National Optical Retailer
- 2014 – Angie’s List Super Service Award; Lake Minnetonka Magazine: Best Eyewear; Helen Keller Sight Award (Lions Club); Vision Monday: Dr. Timothy Haupert named Optometric Vision Innovator/The Patient Experience
- 2013 – Lake Minnetonka Magazine: Best Eyewear/Eyecare; Angie’s List Super Service Award
- 2012 – Angie’s List Super Service Award; Patch Readers’ Choice – Best Eye Exam
- 2011 – Crave Minneapolis: Featured among Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses (Twin Cities) – Stephanie Haenes; Vision Monday: Stephanie Haenes, ABOC, recognized among Top 50 Most Influential Women in the Optical Industry
- 2010 – The Crave Book, The Urban Girl’s Manifesto: Top 100 Women‑Owned Businesses – Featuring Stephanie Haenes
- 2009 – Lakeshore Weekly News: Best Place to Have an Eye Exam
Reviews & Ratings
Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our patient feedback:
- Google Reviews – 4.9/5 ⭐out of 101 Reviews (Edina)
- Google Reviews – 4.6/5 ⭐out of 102 Reviews (Wayzata)
Notable Services
Luxury Eyewear Collections
Handmade from rare and precious materials, offering a boutique, designer experience.
Specialty Contact Lens Fitting
Expertise in scleral, multifocal, and corneal refractive therapy (CRT) lenses.
Pediatric Eye Care Programs
Vision therapy and early detection screenings for children
LASIK & Refractive Surgery Co-Management
Partnering with leading surgeons to provide seamless pre- and post-op care
Advanced Diagnostic Technology
State-of-the-art retinal imaging, OCT scanning, and corneal mapping
Advanced Eye Care Technology
A full suite of services including comprehensive exams, pediatric vision, vision therapy, contact lens fittings, corneal refractive therapy, LASIK consultations, ocular disease management, and urgent care
Press Mentions
This Minneapolis Optical Business Knows How to Convey Luxury Without Overdoing It
(InVision, March 23, 2025)
InVision Magazine highlights Art of Optiks as a Minneapolis optical boutique that has mastered the art of conveying luxury without excess. During the pandemic, owner Stephanie Haenes led a thoughtful rebrand, introducing elegant, branded cleaning cloths and other refined touches that blend sophistication with a welcoming sensibility, reinforcing the brand’s elevated yet approachable image.
VM REPORTS: Influential Women in Optical
(Vision Monday, 2020)
Vision Monday’s Rising Stars 2020 report showcases the most influential women in optical for their leadership and innovation. Among those honored was Dr. Victoria Whitman, OD, Director of Operations at Art of Optiks. She was recognized for her dual strengths in patient care and business leadership and the collaborative, team-driven approach that defines her work.
The Art of Eyewear
(20/20, November 2016)
20/20 Magazine’s “The Art of Eyewear” feature spotlights Art of Optiks, a luxury eyewear retailer that excels in merging artisan craftsmanship with exceptional eyecare.
The Patient Experience
(Vision Monday, June 2014)
In Vision Monday’s 2014 Optometric Business Innovators feature on “The Patient Experience,” Dr. Timothy Haupert of Art of Optiks was recognized for his outstanding innovation in patient care as one of only six optometrists. He showed his commitment to improving patient care and practice efficiency by using advanced technologies early on. He combined digital refractive tools with electronic health records and was one of the first in Minnesota to use the iCare tonometer.
Results for Best of Lake Minnetonka 2013 Readers’ Survey
(Lake Minnetonka Magazine, June 2013)
In its 2013 Readers’ Survey, Lake Minnetonka Magazine named Art of Optiks the “Best Vision/Eyewear/Eye Care.” This award highlights the Wayzata boutique for its combination of advanced eye care and a stylish selection of high-quality eyewear. This recognition shows the practice’s dedication to offering a top-notch experience that matches the unique eyewear they sell.
Vision Monday 2012 – Optical’s Most Influential Women
(OWA, July 2012)
In 2012, Stephanie Haenes of Art of Optiks was honored in Vision Monday’s Influential Women in Optical—in the Executive Suite for blending visionary management with business acumen, guiding her company forward as both owner and operations leader.
Contact Us
Looking for trusted eye care or the perfect pair of frames? Whether you need a comprehensive eye exam, pediatric care for your child, or a new look with luxury eyewear, our team is here to help. Contact Art of Optiks today and let’s find the vision solution that’s right for you.
