Dr. Stephen S. Lane

About the Doctor

Dr. Stephen S. Lane is an experienced ophthalmologist with over 21 years of practice in Stillwater, Minnesota. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (1982–1984) followed by additional residency training at the University of Minnesota (1984–1985). He also completed an internal medicine internship at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital (1980–1981). Dr. Lane is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, Lakeview Hospital-Stillwater, and Allina Health United Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has a patient rating of 3/5 based on 17 reviews.

• Over 21 years of experience in ophthalmology

• Graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School

• Ophthalmology residencies at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and University of Minnesota

• Affiliated with M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center (#3 in Minnesota)

• Accepting new patients

• Subspecialty in general ophthalmology

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship – Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1980–1981
Residency – Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Ophthalmology, 1982–1984
Residency – University of Minnesota, Ophthalmology, 1984–1985
Fellowship/Additional Training – None specified
Additional Education – BA, University of Minnesota, 1971–1976

Medical Conditions Treated

• Cataracts

• Glaucoma

• Age-related macular degeneration

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Retinal detachment

• Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)

• Dry eye syndrome

• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

• Corneal diseases

• Floaters and flashes

Medical Procedures Performed

• Cataract surgery (including lens replacement)

• Laser retina surgery (e.g., for diabetic retinopathy or retinal tears)

• Refractive surgery (e.g., LASIK, PRK)

• Glaucoma surgery (laser trabeculoplasty, drainage implants)

• Retinal detachment repair

• Comprehensive eye examinations

• Slit-lamp examination

• Visual field testing

• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

• Fluorescein angiography

Services Offered

Dr. Lane provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care for patients of all ages. His services include routine eye exams, diagnosis and management of chronic eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, and surgical interventions for cataracts, retinal disorders, and refractive errors. As a general ophthalmologist, he also coordinates care with optometrists and other specialists for complex conditions. Dr. Lane emphasizes thorough evaluation of eye health and offers both in-office diagnostic testing and hospital-based surgeries.

• Comprehensive eye exams – Vision testing, refraction, eye pressure measurement, retinal examination

• Cataract management – Diagnosis, preoperative evaluation, cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation

• Glaucoma care – Tonometry, visual field testing, medical therapy, laser and surgical treatments

• Retinal services – Diabetic eye exams, laser photocoagulation for retinopathy, treatment of retinal tears and detachments

• Refractive surgery consultation – LASIK, PRK, and other vision correction options

• Management of dry eye and corneal conditions – Prescription eye drops, punctal plugs, lifestyle advice

• Preventive eye care – Screening for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma

• Postoperative follow-up – Monitoring after cataract, glaucoma, or retinal surgery

Practice Locations

Address: 2950 Curve Crest Blvd W, Stillwater, MN, 55082
Phone: (651) 275-3000

Hospital Affiliations

• M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN

• Lakeview Hospital-Stillwater – Stillwater, MN

• Allina Health United Hospital – Saint Paul, MN