We realize that finding all of your eye care needs under one roof is a big plus — that’s why we
designed PineCone Vision Center to be the first, and only, stop you’ll need to make to fill all of your
vision care needs.
If you want to have your eyes examined, get your new prescription filled, buy new glasses for
yourself, contact lenses for the kids, and a new pair of sunglasses for your wife or husband,
we can help you get it all done right here at our Vision Center.
PineCone Vision Center is proud to be on the
cutting edge with everything we do in our optical center.
Constantly working on improving our selection, and technology to offer the best to our patients. We have recently become the only clinic in central Minnesota to bring in the Essilor Visioffice to provide our paitnets with the most advanced technology in personalizingyour lenses.
PineCone Vision Center was featured in the
St. Cloud Times Newspaper.
St. Cloud Times Article
The Visioffice allows us to deliver the most precise and individualized vison available in
today's industry. With this instrument we are able to measure each patient's visual behavior,
eye position, natural head posture and eye rotation center to create the most individualized
lenses possible.
PineCone Vision Center features over 700 designer frames with various shapes, designs and colors. We also just recently added several new frame lines and offer frames exclusive to PineCone Vision Center. The most recent frame line that was added is the Christian Dior Eyewear line. This line is exclusive to PineCone Vision Center and offers our patients a timeless and elegant option.
"It is really exciting to have frame lines that excusive just to PineCone Vision Center," states Jen (Optical Supervisor). "Not only are we constantly changing our frames to offer the newest and most stylish options, but having frame lines just for our patients allows us to offer products
that you just can't find anywhere else in the area."
All of our eyewear options take advantage of the latest technology and advanced lens design, giving you optimal comfort and clarity of vision. Whether you need polarized sunglasses, progressive lens bifocals, trifocals or any combination of these, we can help you find exactly what you need.
If you are interested in upscale frames and designer eyewear, we also carry a full-line of designer frames to help you find the look that is a perfect fit for you. Designer framesmake a fashion statement. That's why we carry name brands like
- Christian Dior
- Calvin Klein
- Kate Spade
- Evatik
- Nike
- Disney
- X-Games
- OGA
- Koal
In addition to this we also have prescription swim goggles, sports glasses and prescription winter goggles. Stop in to see the latest styles and see how refreshing a new pair of frames can make you look.
Everyone starts to experience changes in their eyes in their 40’s. This condition is called presbyopia and it involves a decreased ability to focus on objects that are nearthe eyes and unfortunately it happens tomost of us. Activities like reading, sewing, computer work, shaving and even applying make up may become increasingly difficult.
While there’s no way to reverse the effects of presbyopia, we can combat it with the:
- Varilux Ipseo IV Eyecode: The most personalized and premium lens available. It is customized for your visual behaviors and will enhance the quality of your vision through progressive lenses.
- Varilux Physio Enhanced Fit: Personalized lens that accounts for your eye rotation center and natural head posture. Allows each patient to get the most precise vision throughout the lens.
- Varilux Physio Enhanced: Digitally surfaced lens that allows us to give you clear, sharp vision using the latest in lens design.
We also have access to all of the Essilor products including:
- DEFINITY™ Progressive Bifocal from Essilor. Whether you golf, hike, play tennis, or just enjoy taking a stroll during your lunch break, DEFINITY™ is the ideal progressive lens for you.
- Essilor 360 Single Vision Lens: Uses the visioffice Instrument to provide our patients with the least amount of abborations and distortions through single vision lenses.
Along with other products available through Essilor.
As spring approaches, you are probably thinking about spending more time outdoors and maybe even venturing on or near the water. You are ever conscious of the dangers of ultraviolet radiation (UV), so you are prepared. You have a hat to protect your hair, sunscreen to protect your skin and lip balm to protect your lips. Are you ready for an afternoon of fun in the sun? Maybe; maybe not!
Fashion aside, sunglasses serve a true function - they protect your eyes from the harmful rays produced by the sun. Your sunglasses should block 99-100% of the full UV spectrum to 400 nanometers. Just because they are tinted very dark doesn’t necessarily mean they offer adequate protection. Some labels may say, “UV absorption up to 400 nm” which is the same as 100% UV absorption. Also, labels that say “Special Purpose” or “Meets ANSI UV Requirements” mean the glasses block at least 99% of UV rays. Those labeled
“Cosmetic” block about 70% of the UV rays. If there is no label, don’t buy the sunglasses.
If you are going to be near water or light-colored
sand, you may double or triple your exposure to UV.
Both water and sand reflect the sun’s rays and increase
your risk for the problems associated with UV. Should you worry if you are only out at the lake a few times a year? Yes. UV radiation affects the eyes over your entire lifetime. Many occasional weeks of fun in the sun, spread out over a lifetime, will increase your risk of cataracts and other eye problems, so you should always wear UV-protected sunglasses when you go out. Since UV is cumulative over their lifetime, young children should also protect their eyes
with sunglasses.
Come in and meet with our expert opticians to see what discounts
are available for second pairs!
PineCone Vision Center has launched its KIDS CLUB for all children up to 12 years of age. These children now receive a Free packet of goodies which contain a coloring book along with education materials on the importance of wearing their eyeglasses. Along with replacement up to 1 year for any scratched lenses. We also have the honor of placing their photos on our “My Specs are Spectacular” picture books.
If you need soft contact lenses, you’ll find them in our well-stocked Vision Center. We carry
contact lenses in a variety of options, including Bifocal contact lenses, colored contacts and
Crazy Eye Contacts, convenient One Day lenses, Gas Permeable contacts and specialty lenses
for post-surgical eye care.
Your contacts lenses will be professionally fitted by one of our eye care specialists, to ensure
you have a custom fit and endless hours of comfortable, clear vision.
Order your contacts online now, click here order.
