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Chu Vision Institute

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Chu Vision Institute

We believe what we do changes lives. See your best with more options than anyone in MN

Chu Vision Institute offers best in class eye care and corrective vision surgery. Procedures we perform include laser vision correction (LASIK, SMILE, PRK), cataract surgery and lens replacement, cornea surgery, and glaucoma treatment.

12/16/2025

✨Happy Testimonial Tuesday! ✨

Most of the time, we help you with your vision, and then you are on your way. But sometimes we see patients for 25 years!

"I have been a patient of Dr Chu since 1998. I trust him completely with the care of my eyes. His staff is friendly and does a very thorough job. I recommend without hesitation."

We are so honored you continue to choose us for your eye care 😊

12/12/2025

We appreciate everyone who has contributed to our food drive this holiday season! Thank you so much for helping to support our community. If you would like to participate, you still have time, we are accepting donations through December.

Please bring donations of non-perishable food items to our clinic - 9117 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN

You can also help by donating directly to Second Harvest or No Kid Hungry

12/11/2025

For 15 years, our team and community have come together to gather toys, share joy, and support local families through Toys for Tots. Each season reminds us how much kindness lives in this community and how meaningful it is when people show up for one another.
We’re grateful to everyone who continues this tradition with us and to Kare11 for helping highlight the importance of giving back.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at our office through December 18. Your support helps make the holidays brighter for children across Minnesota.

12/09/2025

🥳It's Testimonial Tuesday! 🥳 We always do our best to make you feel like the most important patient of the day!

"I had a very good experience at Chu Vision Institute and would highly recommend it to others. Everyone makes you feel special; and act in a professional way. Dr. Chu is an excellent surgeon."

Whether you come to see us for Cataracts, LASIK, or another treatment, we are here for you!

12/02/2025

🤩Testimonial Tuesday!🤩 These make our day every time. Kay had a minus-15 prescription before ICL!!

"Recently, I had ICL vision correction surgery at the Chu Vision Institute in the Cities.

I didn't even know that vision correction surgery (aside from full on cataract surgery which is ridiculously expensive and insurance won't pay for unless you already have cataracts) would ever be an option for me. I had been told years ago that things like LASIK and related procedures simply couldn't do much for my prescription, which before surgery, was over -15 in one eye and over -16 in the other.

But I went to the optometrist to update my prescription. And he told me there was a new-ish procedure called ICL that might be able to help me. Basically, it meant implanting a contact lens in each eye.

The good news was that the recovery was much more rapid than cataract surgery, as well as being far less expensive, and to top it off, there was a place in the Cities that would knock me out for it! Because believe me, there is not enough Xanax on the planet to keep me on the table if I'm awake for that.

So I went to Chu Vision Institute, where I was treated with ultimate professionalism, expertise, and kindness. If you need serious eye care in the Cities area, I enthusiastically suggest you seek them out! I was lucky enough to have Dr. Ralph Chu perform my procedure himself, and thanks to his decades of experience, everything has gone well so far.

I didn't even know that vision correction surgery (aside from full-on cataract surgery, which is ridiculously expensive and insurance won't pay for unless you already have cataracts) would ever be an option for me. I had been told years ago that things like LASIK and related procedures simply couldn't do much for my prescription, which, before surgery, was over -15 in one eye and over -16 in the other.."

DM us "ICL" for more info about this incredible procedure!

11/30/2025

🥳 Closing out the month celebrating our incredible team members with November work anniversaries! 🥳 Thank you for all you do, we wouldn’t be us without you.

Dr. Heckman is our most experienced Optometrist, specializing in Cataract and Refractive care. She leads our clinic and has been part of our team for 15 years!

Tahnee is one of our amazing Registered Nurses, and also a Clinical Manager. Tahnee has been supporting Dr. Chu and our team for 7 years!

Ellie is one of our outstanding certified ophthalmic and surgical technicians who you might see back in the clinic. Ellie has been with our team for 5 years.

Cheers to many more years together 💙

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We’re so thankful for our wonderful team and patients!

Here’s what we’re most thankful for. What are you most thankful for this holiday season? 🍁

Our team is taking a well-deserved break to celebrate, so our office is closed today (11/27) and tomorrow (11/28). We look forward to serving you again on Monday

11/26/2025

Our upcoming webinar on December 10th answers the real questions people ask before choosing LASIK or a lens procedure. If you’ve been considering vision correction, this is a relaxed space to learn what the process feels like and what it could mean for your daily life. Join us live and bring your questions. We can’t wait to see you!

Tap the link in our bio to register today

11/21/2025

We're just a week into our end of year Food Drive! Look at all these contributions already!! Our patients are amazing!

Reminder you can bring items to donate through the end of December 😊

11/18/2025

"Great experience overall - the lasik surgery itself was super easy and the team guided me through. Had been looking into it for a while and was able to make the timing work thanks to the Chu Vision team!"

Benefits of LASIK:

▶ Treats Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, and Astigmatism
▶ Quick, 10-minute procedure
▶ Painless and comfortable
▶ Back to life in 24 hours
▶ Freedom from glasses and contacts

DM us LASIK for more info!

11/14/2025

Join Our Holiday Food Drive! 🥫

This Holiday Season, Chu Vision Institute is gathering non-perishable food items to support local food banks serving Bloomington and the surrounding communities. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference for families in need. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Donations can be dropped off at our clinic during regular business hours now through the end of December. No appointment is necessary!

If you prefer to give monetarily, consider supporting No Kid Hungry or Second Harvest Heartland to help fight hunger in Minnesota:
https://www.givemn.org/donate/2harvest

Thank you for helping us spread warmth and kindness this holiday season. 🎁

Address

9117 Lyndale Avenue S
Bloomington, MN
55420

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	4:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19528351235

Website

https://www.chuvision.com/lp/link-tree/

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Dr. Y. Ralph Chu is the founder and medical director of Chu Vision Institute and Chu Surgery Center. Dr. Chu is recognized as an international leader in cataract and refractive surgery with a focus on changing lives.