Kevin M. Lorenz, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Kevin M. Lorenz has been practicing ophthalmology for over ten years and has performed thousands of surgical and refractive procedures. In 1996, when the FDA approved LASIK in the United States, Dr. Lorenz brought the first excimer laser to the state to perform laser assisted refractive surgery for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

A University of North Dakota graduate, Dr. Lorenz received his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He then completed his ophthalmology residency and training at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. He served as an active duty General Medical Officer in the U.S. Navy for two years, and while head of the department of Ophthalmology at a naval hospital he became the first naval surgeon to perform refractive surgery.

Dr. Lorenz is board certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons. Dr. Lorenz is proud to have been named one of the LaserVision® 2006 Top 100 Surgeons for achieving excellence in refractive surgery. Dr. Lorenz, M.D., F.A.C.S. has served as the Medical Director of The Lions Eye Bank of North Dakota since 1996.

Monte J. Leidenix, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Monte Leidenix grew up in McLaughlin, S.D. and graduated from SDSU in Brookings, S.D. with degrees in Microbiology and Chemistry. He received his Masters degree in Microbiology\Molecular biology from UND, and then received his medical degree from the UND School of Medicine.

Dr. Leidenix did additional research as an Ophthalmic Pathology Research Fellow at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr Leidenix is board certified in Ophthalmology, and is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Leidenix provides his cataract surgical patients with the most modern cataract techniques, including no-stitch clear corneal incisions and foldable intraocular implants. Combining cutting edge technology, a pioneering spirit, and years of experience Monte Leidenix, M.D. is helping keep The Eye Clinic of North Dakota at the forefront of eye care.

Tom S. Hansted, O.D.

Dr. Tom Hansted was born and raised in Jamestown, N.D. He attended the University of North Dakota before receiving his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry degrees from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, O.R. Dr. Hansted provides a full range of vision and eyecare services. Whether you have an eye infection, eye disease, need special low vision devices, or need glasses or contact lenses, Dr. Hansted can provide your vision and eye health examinations. In his free time, Tom Hansted, O.D. enjoys hunting and fishing in North Dakota.

Steven J. Towle, O.D.

Dr. Steven Towle is a native of Minot, N.D. He obtained a B.S. in Education from Minot State University before receiving a Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, O.R. Dr. Towle has been providing full scope optometric care at The Eye Clinic of North Dakota since 1991. He provides pre- and post-operative surgical care, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, and refractive care. Dr. Towle is a past-president of The Lions Foundation of North Dakota and a past-president of the Lions Eye Bank of North Dakota.