Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Optometrists in Watertown, SD
At Weiss Eyecare Clinic, we prioritize patient comfort and comprehensive eye health through personalized care and advanced technology. Our team, led by Dr. Melanie Weiss since 2003, specializes in routine and specialty eye exams, dry eye management, and innovative solutions like Neurolens. We are committed to accessibility, offering services such as emergency eye care, diabetic eye exams, and customized contact lens fittings.Our mission is to empower lifelong eye health by combining expertise with compassionate service, ensuring every patient receives tailored solutions. With certified technicians and a focus on continuing education, we maintain industry-leading standards while fostering trust through transparent communication and community engagement.
Services
Dry Eye Disease
Contact Lens Exams
Neurolens
Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Specialty Eye Care
Laser Eye Surgery
Digital Eye Strain
Emergency Eye Care
Children's Eye Exams
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in comprehensive optometric care.
- Our team utilizes innovative technology like Neurolens for precise diagnostics.
- Certified dry eye technicians provide specialized treatment options.
- We offer emergency eye care services for urgent vision needs.
- Personalized patient education ensures informed eye health decisions.
What people say
Thorough exams
Effective dry eye relief
Friendly staff
Modern technology
Personalized care
Services
Dry Eye Disease
Our clinic specializes in diagnosing and managing dry eye disease through advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans. We offer innovative therapies like OptiLight by Lumenis and IPL to restore ocular comfort. Patients receive education on lifestyle adjustments and at-home care to maintain long-term relief.
Contact Lens Exams
We provide comprehensive contact lens exams tailored to individual vision needs, including specialty lenses for hard-to-fit conditions. Our certified technicians ensure precise fittings and follow-up care for optimal comfort and eye health. Patients receive guidance on proper lens care and replacement schedules.
Neurolens
Neurolens technology addresses symptoms of eye misalignment and digital eye strain through precision lens design. Our doctors use advanced measurements to create customized lenses that improve focus and reduce discomfort during screen use or prolonged visual tasks.
Eye Exams
We conduct thorough eye exams for all ages, including pediatric and diabetic assessments. Our evaluations detect vision changes, eye diseases, and systemic health indicators. Patients receive clear explanations of results and personalized recommendations for corrective solutions.
Emergency Eye Care
Our clinic provides prompt treatment for eye emergencies like foreign body removal, infections, and trauma. Doctors assess and manage acute conditions to prevent complications. Patients receive immediate care instructions and follow-up plans for optimal recovery.
People
Dr. Melanie Weiss
Optometrist
Dr. Weiss, a Watertown native, has practiced optometry since 1998. She specializes in dry eye management, pediatrics, and specialty contact lenses. Committed to community health, she educates on vision care and addiction recovery. She leads our team with a focus on patient education and advanced diagnostics.
Kristina Taecker
Optician
Kristina, ABO-certified since 2004, specializes in lens technology and patient education. She ensures patients receive optimal eyewear solutions through personalized consultations. Her expertise in insurance coordination streamlines care access for our patients while maintaining high service standards.
Becca Weiss
Dry Eye Technician
Becca provides specialized dry eye treatments and patient education on ocular health. Her training ensures precise application of therapies like IPL and OptiLight. She focuses on creating individualized care plans to improve patient comfort and long-term eye health outcomes.
Haley Johnson
Contact Lens Technician
Haley specializes in contact lens fittings and vision testing with meticulous attention to patient comfort. Her expertise ensures accurate prescriptions for standard and specialty lenses. She maintains a patient-centered approach to address unique vision correction needs.
David Feltch
Medical Scribe
David documents clinical visits and coordinates medical referrals with precision. His role ensures efficient patient flow and accurate record-keeping. He supports seamless communication between doctors and patients while managing medication-related inquiries effectively.
Questions
What dry eye treatments do you offer?
We provide IPL therapy, OptiLight treatments, and customized care plans for dry eye management.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with major providers like Medicare, Blue Cross, and UnitedHealthcare. Contact us to verify coverage.
Can you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we provide urgent care for eye injuries, infections, and foreign body removal.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book online through our website or call us at 605-882-0808 during business hours.
What sets your clinic apart?
Our combination of advanced technology, certified specialists, and patient-first approach ensures exceptional care.
Reviews (6)
Ez Stor
Jan 23, 2022
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Staff and Dr. Weiss went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcome in their beautiful facility,I will be back!
Ruth Anne Kotzea
Dec 21, 2021
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At Weiss Eyecare you receive the most wonderful care from all the employees. Dr. Melanie is very meticulous and her staff is very caring. Very thankful patient!!!!
Danneil Musser
Nov 27, 2021
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Dr Weiss was very thorough and helped me with eye problems Ive had for years and no provider has ever helped with. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend her for your eye care needs.
Nelson Muston
Nov 27, 2021
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Great customer service felt wanted there unlike they were just trying to get you in and out like other clinics. Actually see a comparison from my old to the ones they found fitting, night and day difference. Definitely my go to clinic from now on. Works 100% recommend.
Laura Hulon
Oct 23, 2021
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Staff is always very friendly and professional, exam is thorough and informative. I have an excellent knowledge of my eye health after my exam and what I need to do if I can improve it.
Doug Ching
Sep 18, 2021
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The staff was very professional, very considerate and they were able to answer all of my questions and kept me informed and Dr Weiss does a very thorough job, it was great!
