Aspirus Eye Center - Iron River

Aspirus Eye Center - Iron River, located at 229 W Genesee St, Iron River, MI 49935, is a key component of the extensive Aspirus Health network, a non-profit health system serving communities across northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Iron River location, formerly Iron County Eye Center, transitioned to Aspirus Health on January 2, 2024, to enhance specialized eye care services within the region. This clinic offers comprehensive optometry services dedicated to protecting and preserving vision for patients of all ages. Their services include: Comprehensive Eye Exams: In-depth evaluations of vision and overall eye health, crucial for early detection of conditions. Glasses and Contact Lens Services: Prescriptions, personalized fitting, adjustments, repairs, and dispensing of a wide range of eyewear, including the latest in fashion frames and various contact lens types (rigid gas permeable, soft, specialty lenses like scleral and intra-limbal, and those for keratoconus). Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases: Expertise in managing conditions such as glaucoma (including medication, laser therapy like SLT, and iStent surgical techniques), macular degeneration (with treatment plans including Lucentis®, Eylea®, or Avastin® injections and OCT imaging), diabetes-related eye conditions (diabetic retinopathy monitoring and treatment, including annual dilated eye exams and laser therapy), and dry eye. Eye Emergencies: Prompt care for urgent eye-related issues. Cataract Co-management: Collaborative care for patients undergoing cataract surgery. Eyelid & Oculoplastic Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions like blepharitis, entropion, ectropion, and eye twitching (blepharospasm), with oculoplastic procedures and Botox® injections where appropriate. Surgical Procedures: While the Iron River location focuses on optometry, as part of the Aspirus Health system, patients have access to advanced surgical procedures performed by board-certified ophthalmologists within the network, including cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, retinal disorder repairs, oculoplastic and tear duct surgery, and refractive surgeries like LASIK. Led by experienced optometrists like Dr. Matthew Verbrigghe, who specializes in eye emergencies, ocular disease, pediatric vision, and multifocal contact lens fitting, the center is praised by patients for its thoroughness, clear explanations, and professional, caring staff. Aspirus Eye Center - Iron River aims to provide high-quality, patient-centered eye care utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and technology, backed by the broader resources of the Aspirus Health system.