River Valley Eye Professionals

River Valley Eye Professionals Providing Eye and Vision Care for Northfield, MN and the Surrounding Communities. Visit rvep.com Our Commitment to Care

When you come to us, we work for you.

We have a proud history of providing comprehensive eye and vision care since the 1920s. Our 6000 square-foot facility provides for state-of-the-art eye care — from routine procedures to urgent care. Whether you get something in your eye, have pink eye, glaucoma or just need new glasses or contact lenses, we are here to solve your vision and eye health problems. Our staff includes optometrists and ophthalmologists as well as certified opticians for complete eye and optical services. But more than that, you become part of our family. We have been privileged to serve the community over the years and we will continue to ensure that you will receive the most comprehensive eye care possible using the latest in technology. Our Commitment to Learning

Our clinic is also a teaching facility. Dr. Heilman is an adjunct faculty member and we serve as an extern site for fourth-year senior optometry externs. Working with our doctors, the senior externs provide a very thorough examination, analysis and treatment options. All aspects of the exam are checked and confirmed by your doctor to ensure you have the very best care and treatment. Our senior externs come to us with the very latest in technique, theories and treatment options – in other words, they keep us on our toes to make sure we are always on the cutting edge for what’s new in eye care. Appointments can be booked online at https://rvep.com/contact-us/appointment-request-form/

Happy 2-Year Anniversary to our optician, Michelle. Your passion for helping patients see and feel their best, combined ...
01/02/2026

Happy 2-Year Anniversary to our optician, Michelle.
Your passion for helping patients see and feel their best, combined with your strong work ethic, makes you an invaluable member of our team. We’re lucky to have you and look forward to many more years together!

Get to know Michelle with these fun facts:

💼 Joined the team: in 2024
☕ Go-to coffee order: chocolate raspberry mocha
🎵 Favorite song to get motivated: girl on fire
🐶 Pet parent to: my dog Tucker
🎬 Binge-watching: Mayor of Kingstown
✈️ Dream travel destination: Ireland
🧠 Fun fact: I have been shooting archery since I was 11 years old

Happy 4-Year Anniversary to our amazing Optical Director, Heidi! Your high energy, leadership, and ability to bring peop...
01/01/2026

Happy 4-Year Anniversary to our amazing Optical Director, Heidi! Your high energy, leadership, and ability to bring people together make such a difference in our office. You lead with passion, keep us motivated, and somehow always make work more fun. Thank you for everything you do—we truly appreciate you!

Get to know Heidi with some fun facts about her:

💼 Joined the team: In 2022- It was scary starting something new after being in the industry for so many years, but I am so glad I made the move. RVEP has been like family and given me opportunities I could never have dreamed of.
☕ Go-to coffee order: Sugar free vanilla iced latte.
🎵 Favorite song to get motivated: I LOVE jazz music, mostly the saxophone instrumentals. It calms and centers me.
🐶 Pet parent to: Buddy, Treyvaughn, Pluto, and Zilla.
🎬 Binge-watching: The big C
✈️ Dream travel destination: Italy
🧠 Fun fact: I am a free spirited photographer - I love creating, connecting, and empowering others while being barefoot and listening to jazz music. I also enjoy manifestation meditations.

We are closing out 2025 thankful for our team, our patients, and all we accomplished together. Ready to welcome a new ye...
01/01/2026

We are closing out 2025 thankful for our team, our patients, and all we accomplished together. Ready to welcome a new year of growth and success. Happy New Year! 🎉

Happy New Year! Please note our office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 31st and closed Thursday, January ...
12/28/2025

Happy New Year! Please note our office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 31st and closed Thursday, January 1st. We will re open with our regular hours Friday, January 2nd.

Happy Holidays! Please note that our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th and Frid...
12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! Please note that our office will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th for Christmas! We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, December 29th!🎄

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! Our office will be closed Wednesday 12/24 through Friday 12/26 so our team can enjoy the season with family and friends. Wishing all of our patients a joyful and bright holiday season!

Happy Birthday our Practice Manager, Michelle. She leads with heart, compassion, and strength! We’re grateful for everyt...
12/07/2025

Happy Birthday our Practice Manager, Michelle. She leads with heart, compassion, and strength! We’re grateful for everything you do and the positive impact you make on our team. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead! 🎂✨

River Valley Eye Professionals is proud to be a sponsor of Winter Walk! ❄️✨Head to downtown Northfield on Thursday, Dece...
12/04/2025

River Valley Eye Professionals is proud to be a sponsor of Winter Walk! ❄️✨
Head to downtown Northfield on Thursday, December 11th for festive fun, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a perfect chance to shop local. See you there!

11/28/2025

Black Friday savings! Take 30% off your first pair or 50% off additional pairs—now through Dec. 1! Our team will guide you to the perfect style while making sure you have an up-to-date prescription for the best vision possible. Don’t miss out! Book your appointment today.
Some restrictions and exclusions may apply. See associate for details.

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we are thankful for YOU and the trust you place in our office for your eye care needs. Our of...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we are thankful for YOU and the trust you place in our office for your eye care needs. Our office will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th so our team can celebrate with their loved ones.

11/25/2025

For a limited time, enjoy 30% off a complete pair of glasses (frames + lenses) or 50% off each additional pair! Shop our Black Friday Sale now through December 1st! Some restrictions and exclusions may apply. See associate for details.

Please note that we will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th! Enjoy your holiday weekend, and w...
11/24/2025

Please note that we will be closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th! Enjoy your holiday weekend, and we'll see you back on Monday, December 1st!

Address

2019 Jefferson Road, Ste A
Northfield, MN
55057

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15076459202

Website

https://www.rvep.com/request-an-appointment.html

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Our Story

We have a proud history of providing comprehensive eye and vision care since the 1920s. Our 6000 square-foot facility provides for state-of-the-art eye care — from routine procedures to 24-hour urgent care. Whether you need new glasses or contact lenses, get something in your eye, or require treatment for ocular diseases like pink eye and glaucoma, we are here to address all of your vision and eye health concerns. Our staff includes caring and knowledgeable optometrists and ophthalmologists as well as certified opticians to provide you with complete eye and optical services. Our Commitment to Care When you come to us, we work for you. But more than that, you become part of our family. We have been privileged to serve Northfield and its surrounding communities for over 90 years and we will continue to ensure that you will receive the most comprehensive eye care possible using the latest in technology. Our Commitment to Learning Our clinic serves as a teaching facility. Dr. O’Neill is an adjunct faculty member of both the Indiana University College of Optomery and Southern College of Optometry. We serve as an externship site for fourth-year senior optometry externs. Working with our doctors, senior externs provide a very thorough examination, analysis, and treatment options. All aspects of the exam are reviewed and confirmed by your doctor to ensure you receive the very best care and treatment. Our senior externs come to us with the very latest in techniques, theories and treatment options – in other words, they keep us on our toes to make sure we are always on the cutting edge for what’s new in eye care.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.