If you live in St. Louis Park, we are practically the next neighborhood over. From Fern Hill or Browndale, our 50th & France office is a five to ten minute run down France Avenue or Excelsior Boulevard, close enough to slot an eye exam into a lunch break or a school pickup.
For a lot of St. Louis Park residents, that makes Art of Optiks the most convenient independent optometrist in St. Louis Park’s orbit, with care for the whole family under one roof. We have been here since 2001 and are taking new patients.
Eye Care Services for St. Louis Park Patients
Everything your household needs, a few minutes away:
For eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes.
Being this close has a practical upside. Routine eye exams are easy to keep when the office is minutes away, and if something comes up, like a red eye or a sudden vision change, our urgent care can often see you the same day instead of a long wait elsewhere.
What to Expect From an Optometrist in St. Louis Park
Even a quick, convenient visit covers more ground than people expect. Your optometrist reviews your history and your vision, measures your prescription, then examines the health of the eye with retinal imaging and an optic nerve assessment, screening for glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease that often show up before any symptoms.
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. You will leave with a clear, plain language summary.
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. When the office is this close, it is easy to make it your regular eye doctor, and our optometrists, Dr. Timothy Haupert and Dr. Victoria Whitman, give every visit real-time attention.
Board-certified optometrists who diagnose and manage eye conditions, not just run a screening
Retinal imaging in routine exams to track your eye health over time
An in-house optical lab and on-site technicians for precise lenses and quicker turnaround
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 willverify 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.
We are on France Avenue at 50th & France, between Anthropologie and Caribou Coffee. From St. Louis Park, it is usually five to ten minutes by way of France Avenue south or Excelsior Boulevard east to France Avenue, which makes us one of the closest practices for the area. 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.
great place for eye care/glasses.... from making the appt to completion they are efficient; flexible. The expertise of Dr. Whitman was excellent/thorough, surpassing the optometry skills/knowledge within my eye doc's office...hmmm. I wouldn't hesitate to have Art of Optiks be part of your eye care plan!
I have a very difficult prescription or so it seems as I have been to many eye drs over the last few years just trying to see well! I was thrilled with the eye exam and help
finding a new pair of glasses! I will be calling the Art of Optiks my new complete eye care home. I am very relieved to have found a place I can trust for my eyecare.
This business is very professional and has a very nice selection of frames. But what is most critical to me is how thorough the eye exam was and how modern the machines seemed. We all know the importance of healthy eyes. I am very impressed with the doctor and she is in the process of putting my eyes through a series of appointments to evaluate them and get a crystal clear picture of what is up with them. She seems extremely competent and I feel comfortable recommending this business and I am relieved to have found them myself.
I have been a patient at Art of Optiks for the last two years and for the first time I actually look forward to my annual eye exam. Dr. Hollenbach is thorough, explains things and is always willing to answer any questions. Dr. Hollenbach and the rest of the staff are transparent regarding what my insurance will cover and what I can expect to pay, even advising me on how best to use my vision benefits. I recently bought glasses here and the staff provided great suggestions and overall a great experience.
Excellent customer service and Dr Victoria really cares about giving you the best possible results and final product. Amazing product selection and atmosphere. Recommended Wayzata location.
I love this place. They care. They give you excellent help even if you’re not buying glasses and just stop in for a quick adjustment. They have an excellent curated selection of frames. Support our local business, they deserve it!
Always a top-notch staff from the exams to picking out new frames. They have the latest boutique styles that put them above the rest. Never had e I had a problem with glasses from here - all very durable and fashionable.
In the last two weeks I have been to six optical stores looking for a fun pair of frames. With a narrow bridge I have to have nose pads. But with a thick prescription I need frames that hide that thickness. Finding something that looks good and will function properly is difficult. I walked into art optics and the 1st 1 pair of glasses she picked were the best I had tried on in two weeks. But then she changed her mind and grabbed a second pair. They were absolutely perfect. We tried a variety of others but she knew best. They came home with me and I am a very happy camper!!!
The optometry exam is thorough, convenient and efficient. While the frame selection is my favorite, the exam is my first here, but I’m very happy with the service.
Great customer service, friendly staff, nice clinic and in a nice location. Dr. Whitman also went above and beyond to help my mom get a contact lens that alot of places normally don't specialize in, very grateful for her help.
Dr.Whitman was professional, helpful and overall a delight. She helped ease and calm my anxiety as well. I highly recommend visiting art of optiks for any current or future eye issues / glasses needs.
I had a very positive experience getting an eye exam with Dr. Brett Hollenbach. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to work with. I would recommend him highly.
I had an eye issue happen on a Saturday that needed to be looked at right away. The lovely folks at Art of Optiks got me right in and got me checked out. Super friendly people, so helpful. They are now going to be my go-to ophthalmologist from now on! Highly recommend.
I had something stuck in my eye that I couldn’t wash out. Dr Whitman was able to see me, who’s not even a patient there, right before they closed on a Saturday. The staff is super knowledgeable & friendly, providing an overall a great experience
Doctor Whitman always cares about my eyes and has suggestions for their care. New diagnostic equipment keeps arriving making the best diagnostics possible. The friendly staff and eye ware selection has kept me a patient for many years.
I had a fantastic experience with Dr. Whitman last week for an acute eye issue! To my surprise, she got me in same day for an exam (even as a new patient to the clinic). I was so impressed with the customer service and the detailed exam, and felt a huge big sense of relief to get clear answers and solutions to my concern. Dr. Whitman even called the next day to follow up. Highly recommend, and I’ll definitely be going back!
Schedule an Eye Exam in St. Louis Park
Since we are only minutes away, it is easy to book an eye exam or have an optometrist in St. Louis Park take a look at a concern. 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.
Usually five to ten minutes by way of France Avenue or Excelsior Boulevard, which makes us one of the closest independent practices in the area. There is free parking when you arrive.
Can I fit an eye exam into a lunch break?
Often, yes. We are minutes away and open weekdays until 6:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, so a midday or end-of-day appointment is doable. Booking ahead helps.
Can you see me the same day for an eye problem?
For red eyes, irritation, or sudden vision changes, call, and we will try to see you the same day. A quick visit to an eye doctor is usually better than waiting at a general urgent care.
Can the whole family be seen here?
Yes. We provide eye care for every age, from a child’s first exam to adult eye health, so the household can keep its care in one nearby place.
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.
