Find Your Perfect Contact Lenses at Cornea and Contact Lens Institute of Minnesota
Are you tired of glasses but unsure if contact lenses are right for you? At Cornea and Contact Lens Institute of Minnesota, we offer expert contact lens fittings and carry a wide selection of top brands to match your unique vision needs. Whether you’re a first-time wearer or looking for a more comfortable option, we’ll help you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle.
Why Choose Contacts?
✔️ Clear, natural vision without frames
✔️ Great for sports, travel, and everyday activities
✔️ Options available for astigmatism, presbyopia, and dry eyes
✔️ Daily, bi-weekly, and monthly lenses to suit your preference
Our Contact Lens Services:
- Comprehensive contact lens fittings
- Personalized recommendations based on your vision and comfort
- Help navigating the learning curve of contact lens wear
️- Access to a variety of trusted brands
Whether you’re new to contacts or looking to upgrade, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Schedule your contact lens fitting today!
Location & Hours
- friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm
- saturday Closed
- sunday Closed
- monday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- tuesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- wednesday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Dr Helene Pippin, OD FAAO ABO
Dr. Helene Pippin was raised in Williston, North Dakota.
She attended college at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2023 graduating with honors and distinction.
During her optometric education, Dr. Pippin completed externships at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon, OMNI Eye Institute in Iselin, New Jersey, and Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
After completing optometry school, Dr. Pippin spent an additional year training in specialty contact lenses, myopia management, and ocular surface disease during her cornea and contact lens residency at Michigan College of Optometry in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Pippin joined the Cornea and Contact Lens Institute of Minnesota team after completing her residency in 2024. In addition to providing comprehensive eye care, Dr. Pippin has a passion for fitting specialty contact lenses and myopia control.
In her free time, Dr. Pippin enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling.
Dr Zac Holland, OD FSLS
Dr. Zac Holland graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2015 after finishing his undergraduate degree at Augustana College in Biology.
He has been seeing patients at the Cornea and Contact Lens Institute of Minnesota since 2015 and took full ownership of CCLIM in 2020. He enjoys working with patients that have previously been told they are not a good candidate for contact lenses or have had poor experiences with contacts in the past and are looking for a different experience.
CCLIM was awarded 'Best Practice' by Coopervision in 2023 and Dr Holland was honored with being named Minnesota’s Young Optometrist of the Year in 2024.
Dr. Holland’s training includes managing advanced level ocular diseases, specialty contact lenses, and some vision therapy along with low vision training at the VA. He has been honored with the distinction of Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society (FSLS), which is bestowed on advanced level practitioners within the specialty lens industry. There are less than two hundred people in the world with this honor.
Dr. Holland also sits on the board of the Minnesota Contact Lens Society and has published articles as well as given lectures to optometrists all over the nation in the field of contact lenses. Dr. Holland is a member of many associations including the Minnesota Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.
It has always been a pleasure to participate in the training of the next generation’s leaders. At CCLIM, we have been committed, since our inception, to working with students from all over the United States to learn about custom contact lenses. We will continue to be a leading institution in the field of contact lenses when it comes to educating our young and future specialists.
This is of special interest to Dr. Holland as he was trained at CCLIM and takes this responsibility to give back to the profession very seriously. CCLIM has always been on the cutting edge of technology and regularly participates in FDA and clinical studies in the attempt to develop new, safe, and effective products for colleagues and patients.....
Medical and Vision Insurance plans
Have another plan? Benefit questions? Paying out of pocket?
Call us at 952-300-2151, We are happy to help.
