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Comprehensive Eye Exams in Apple Valley

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Your Vision. Your Future.

Is your child having a hard time seeing the board in class?

Do you struggle to read fine-print in books and menus?

Regular comprehensive eye exams involve a series of tests that enable your Apple Valley eye doctor to check your eye health and vision. This type of eye exam can only be performed by an eye doctor, and shouldn’t be confused with the vision screenings given in schools or other non-professional settings.

Having regular comprehensive eye exams is crucial when it comes to protecting your eyes from sight-threatening diseases, and ensuring that your optical prescription is up-to-date.

A comprehensive eye exam can also reveal signs of a general health condition like diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol.

Contact our eye care clinic today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam!

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Why Is It Important to Get Your Eyes Tested Regularly?

Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of maintaining great vision and eye health for the entire family.

During your eye exam, your eye doctor will check for any refractive errors or visual skill deficiencies that may hinder development or learning, and diagnose, manage, and treat eye diseases and conditions, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration that can cause severe vision loss in adults.

Many of these sight-robbing conditions show little to no symptoms until they’ve already caused learning difficulties, significant damage to the eye, and/or irreversible vision loss. Routine eye exams ensure early diagnosis and treatment of these and other conditions.

What to Expect From Your Eye Exam

  • Glasses/contact lens prescription updates

    We’ll provide you with an updated prescription so that you can see clearly. Some people require a new prescription every year, whereas others only need a new prescription every 2-3 years.

  • Evaluating your child’s vision for learning

    Conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, and visual skill deficiencies such as convergence insufficiency can negatively impact your child’s learning.

  • Diagnosis & treatment of eye diseases

    Eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy may show no symptoms until it’s too late. The earlier the treatment, the more effective the outcome.

  • Rule out signs of systemic diseases

    Common systemic diseases such as diabetes and stroke can first be detected in the eyes as part of a comprehensive eye exam.

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Meet our Eye Doctors

Patrick Wellik
Patrick Wellik O.D.
Language: English
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Pat Wellik was born and raised in the small northern Iowa town of Britt, Iowa. He attended the University of Iowa from 1981-1985, then went to the Ohio State University College of Optometry. Dr. Pat received his doctor of optometry…

Annika Anderson
Annika Anderson O.D.
Language: English
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Anderson grew up in Apple Valley and graduated from Eastview High School. She went on to The University of Kansas graduating with a degree in Human Biology, prior to attending The Ohio State University where she graduated magna cum…

Amanda McMullen
Amanda McMullen O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Amanda McMullen was born and raised in North Dakota. She attended North Dakota State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Optometry degree at Pacific…

Kaitlyn Marshall
Kaitlyn Marshall O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Dr. Kaitlyn Marshall grew up in Lakeville and graduated from Apple Valley High School. Growing up, she was a patient at Apple Valley Eyecare and shadowed Dr. Wellik since she had always wanted to be an eye doctor. She then went on to the…

Patient Reviews

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Dave M. - Jun 16, 2026
Can't recommend Dr. Anderson enough - clear, thorough, and friendly!
Roseann K. - May 26, 2026
Dr Anderson was very helpful and answered all my questions.

Comprehensive Eye Exams in Apple Valley

7789 147th Street West
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Hours
  • Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8AM-6PM Every Wed. 9AM-6PM 3rd of the Month
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday 8AM-12PM 2nd Sat. of the Month
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Spectera
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • UMR
  • Superior Vision
  • Medica
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