Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
In collaboration with Great River Eye Clinic, Riverwood Healthcare Center is your gateway to top-tier eye care in the region. Our team of highly skilled ophthalmologists provides a comprehensive array of ophthalmic procedures including cataract and glaucoma management and surgeries, corneal transplants, and macular degeneration and diabetes management.
At Riverwood, we understand the significance of your vision and are committed to providing personalized care that meets your unique needs. Whether you require routine eye examinations, advanced surgical interventions, or specialized management for eye conditions, our dedicated team is here for you.
Meet our Ophthalmologists
From evaluation and diagnosis, to treatment and recovery, our team of experts work with you to provide specialized care for your unique eye care needs.
Stacy Sjoberg, MD
REAL PATIENTS. REAL STORIES.
I couldn’t believe how bright the sun was shining and how good I was seeing!
“I was going for annual checkups at the Eyecare Center in McGregor and learned that I had cataracts on both eyes, the doctor advised me that the decision on when I was ready to have surgery was up to me. However, he started urging me to go ahead with surgery, which I resisted because I was scared of the unknown. I started seeing everything distorted and it got to the point where I felt that I was going blind. I prayed that my vision problems were due to the cataracts and not something more serious. I decided that if cataract surgery could fix my vision, it was time to get it done.” Sharon had cataract surgery in both eyes two weeks apart at Riverwood. “Given I have fibromyalgia and am allergic to a lot of medications, I had some concerns about the anesthesia during surgery, but the nurse anesthetist reassured me and kept me so relaxed and at ease. All the Riverwood staff members on my surgery team were so kind and helpful, just like family. I had such a good patient experience with my first cataract surgery that I was actually excited to have the second eye done. My cataract surgery was the best patient experience ever!” As soon as Sharon took the eye patch off the day after her surgery, she noticed an incredible improvement in her vision clarity. “I couldn’t believe how bright the sun was shining and how good I was seeing! It was such a mood brightener to see everything like new again! I have a new appreciation for walking in nature. I can see better to drive at night. When the doctor tells you you’re ready for cataract surgery, don’t delay. Get it done. There’s nothing to be afraid of.”
The eye surgery opened up my visual world!
Dora Potts of McGregor began having vision problems due to a combination of health factors. She had been seeing her optometrist for regular eye exams and knew she had cataracts in both eyes. However, her diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with high blood sugar in June 2020 complicated her vision issues. “I had been pre-diabetic for years, but a couple of months of ‘pandemic eating’ pushed my body over the edge. That led to some mostly temporary, but serious, vision issues. The team at Riverwood never urged me toward surgery but always told me to consider how the cataracts were affecting my vision. I was told I would know when it was time for surgery, and I did, absolutely. I work online full time, and by February 2021, I realized I was straining to see, experiencing headaches, and it felt like I was looking ‘around’ a gray blob.” After failing her eye test for her driver’s license, Dora called for a cataract surgery consultation. She was referred for cataract removal and lens replacement at Riverwood Healthcare Center in March 2021. “Everyone was enormously kind and informative during every phase of my treatment. Everything was explained thoroughly, and I was given all the knowledge I needed to proceed with surgery and choose the right lens.” Dora’s outcome was life-changing. “The eye surgery opened up my visual world! I hadn’t realized how poorly I was seeing until I had the new lenses. After surgery, I could see that white was actually WHITE! Within two weeks, my distance vision was 20/20 in both eyes. I only need glasses for reading and close-up tasks now.” Dora also praises the Riverwood staff for their compassionate, attentive care during her surgeries and other medical procedures. “I could not have received more attentive and compassionate care anywhere! The quality of care at Riverwood is amazing and so reassuring!””