KeithHaroldCarlsonMD

Ophthalmology • Burnsville, MN

Cataract Related, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Claris Eye Care & Surgery was established in 2009 and is owned and operated by Keith H. Carlson, MD.

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Office
14101 Fairview Dr Ste 350
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone+1 952-522-4900

Fax+1 952-522-4901

Education & Training

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1984 - 1988
Hennepin HealthcareInternship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

ND State Medical License 1989 - 2026
MN State Medical License 1983 - 2025
WI State Medical License 2000 - 2019
AZ State Medical License 1993 - 2015
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

MSP Top Doc 2012-2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2011, 2013
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

15 citations
Assessment of the blood-aqueous barrier by fluorophotometry following poly(methyl methacrylate), silicone, and hydrogel lens implantation in rabbit eyes
Keith H Carlson, J. Douglas Cameron, Richard L. Lindstrom
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 1993-01-01
16 citations
Folds and striae in laser in situ keratomileusis flaps.
Emmett F. Carpel, Keith H Carlson, Susan Shannon
Journal of Refractive Surgery. 1999-11-01
19 citations
Cracking of acrylic intraocular lenses during capsular bag insertion.
Keith H Carlson, David W Johnson
Ophthalmic Surgery and Lasers. 1995-11-01

Press Mentions

Midcareer Nursing AdvancementJune 28th, 2020
Good Question: How Do Glasses & Contacts Work?January 12th, 2017
11 Health Tricks to Steal from NursesJanuary 29th, 2016

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