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Erik S. Bachmeier, O.D.

erik-bachmeier

Background

Optometic Degree
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Member
American Optometric Association, Minnesota Optometric Association, Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society
Licensed
Minnesota, Wisconsin

I always wanted to work in health care, form long-lasting patient relationships, and help improve the quality of life for them.

I like getting to know my patients and building a solid rapport with them. My patients tell me I am very understanding, friendly, and professional, and that I take the time to listen to their concerns and answer any questions they have.

My goal is early detection of any problems and the best possible solution for their personal eye care needs. I think it makes for a comfortable patient-doctor relationship. My patients are open with me in regard to their medical history, which helps me give them the best possible care. When patients are happy, it makes it wonderful to come to work each day.

Locations

Eagan
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Maplewood
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Roseville
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St. Paul
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Woodbury
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Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

May-2025

Yearly visit and follow up from last year's problems. Very professional eye Doctor the remembered my past history and problems. Gave me a workable plan to continue care. Very nice and he's now my go to eye guy. :-)
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

May-2025

I saw Dr, Bachmeier at St. Paul Eye Clinic today for a routine eye exam. I was really pleased from the time I checked until I set up another appointment on the way out. The receptionist was so pleasant, attentive and proficient. The doctor’s assistant who evaluated my eyes was really efficient. Then I saw Dr. Bachmeier and he was quite thorough and said I had a cloud behind my cataract that will need to come out by laser. I will do that next. It was a very good visit.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2025

Dr. Bachmeier was friendly, very thorough & took plenty of time to give detailed explanation of my eye situation. He was reassuring & gave further information on what to watch for in case symptoms escalated. I really appreciated his care & knowledge!
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Apr-2025

He is the best! He is very professional and no nonsense yet friendly! He answers all my questions and actually spends time in the room and talks to me and looks directly at me while listening to my concerns. I’ve been seeing him for several years and i actually look forward to my annual eye appointments!
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2025

This was my first time with Dr. Bachmeier. Both him and his staff were personable and cordial. I didn’t feel rushed through the appointment. I felt comfortable and at ease to ask any questions. I told the front desk to book my next appointment with him!
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2025

St Paul Eye Clinic is amazing. All the staff are very professional and kind. Dr .Erik S. Bachmeier is kind and is great at what he does. I have been seeing him for years and plan on seeing him for many more. Highly recommend him and his staff!
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Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2025

Dr Bachmeier is extremely professional He listens well ,he explains complicated things, and he has a way of alleviating anxiety when discussing serious issues. He's very responsive with concerns, and He's a highly skilled eye dock and I would definitely recommend him and have.
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Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2025

I’ve been seen by Dr Bachmeier for about 6-7 years annually. He’s friendly and informative and his eye evaluations are always done in a timely manner. He has gone above and beyond to help me identify a problem with my glasses when there were made backwards. Highly recommend
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Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2025

Dr. Bachmeier, O.D. provided my post cataract surgery care appointment. He explained everything concerning my eye. He answered my questions and provided what I needed to do if any concerns should arise. He provided excellent service.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Jan-2025

Dr. Bachmeier was excellent. He took all the time I needed to answer my questions, which he did quite thoroughly. He helped clarify some of my eye condition that has been unclear to me for years. He's my new eye doctor!
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Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2024

Professional, personable, attentive and knowledgeable. Very easy to communicate with. Dr Bachmeier took the time necessary to answer my questions and provided in-depth explanations in layman's terms - very much appreciated.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2024

Dr. Bachmeier is an excellent eye doctor who is very thorough with eye examinations. He is patient and answers all quesions very patiently. Listens to any concerns you have and takes times answering your concerns.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2024

I get great eye care from Dr. Bachmeier at St Paul Eye. Not only is he good at explaining any eye issues that I am dealing with, but he takes the time to answer any questions I have. I highly recommend him and the entire staff at St Paul Eye.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Sep-2024

I am extremely happy with Erik, Molly and Sandy who not only provides top quality care with professionalism they are very courteous and friendly to make a positive experience. Although competency has always been at a high level here, the person before Sandy projected multiple times, a slightly cranky mood. Whether intended or not, it came off that way. But these three professional Clinicians are superb, and I am delighted to be a patient here.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Sep-2024

Dr. Bachmeier is very friendly, courteous and professional. He will sit with you and explain your condition so that you can understand what is going on with your eyes. It's always a pleasure to see him and have him as my Eye Dr. I know I am getting good treatment as I have had other doctors say they are the best at in the metro area, and to keep going there.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Aug-2024

(Translated by Google) This day was our first time visiting St Paul Eye Clinic and we had excellent service, Dr. Erik was very kind and clear with what he spoke to us, I recommend him and the clinic one hundred percent. (Original) Este día fue nuestra primera ves visitando St Paul Eye Clinic y tuvimos un servicio excelente, el Dr. Erik fue muy amable y claro con lo que hablo a nosotros, recomiendo a el y la clínica al cien por ciento.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2024

He's a Good Doctor I went in for an eye exam and it was quick and efficient and I Love The experience Today He Gave Me My Prescription and Give Me Information about My Eye Health And That's what I wanted .
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Patient Submitted Review

May-2024

Dr. Bachmeir is not my normal doctor, but mine was booked up for several months. I have to say it was a great exam. Dr. Bachmeir is friendly and attentive. He explained everything in detail and spent plenty of time with me. I give him an A+ Would definitely see him again if unable to get into my regular doctor - which may happen if she’s always booked out so far in advance.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2024

I woke up with intense eye pain. Had cataract surgery 2 months prior, so I was worried. The clinic was wonderful and worked me in that afternoon with Dr. Bachmeier. He was prompt,kind, and explained what the problem was. So courteous and helpful. I am grateful.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2024

The wait for my emergency visit was short and I was very satisfied with how quickly Dr. Bachmeier diagnosed and made a recommendation for my eye issue. He emailed a prescription to my pharmacy on the spot, such that by the time I got to my pharmacy, the prescription was almost ready for pickup. Based upon this visit, I would recommend Dr. Bachmeier.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Mar-2024

The exam was efficient. Doctor Bachmeier covered the results in enough detail for me to manage my vision needs without burying me in minutiae. There was also no attempt to upsell into unneeded equipment or services which I appreciated.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Jan-2024

I hadn’t had my eyes checked for 18 months. Dr Bachmeier was very thorough with a great bedside manner.He explained exactly what he found in the simplest detail. I felt very comfortable after my visit.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2023

This was my first visit with Dr. Bachmeier due to a last minute visit because of a very blood shot eye. I was concerned because of a prior cornea transplant. After he examined my eye, he assured me that all was well with the transplant and that nothing serious was going on. He was very personable and reassuring.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Dec-2023

Dr Bachmeier was encouraging, efficient and I would see again(pun intended)! However, I am already committed to another MD at ST Paul Eye Clinic:). I was impressed with the staff, as well, including the front desk who questioned why I was wondering about-and rightly so. I was trying to find my cup of coffee!
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Nov-2023

Front desk staff was friendly and funny. Once checked in, his technician immediately got my kids back in the exam room and started the going through everything efficiently. She was very polite and great with my boys. Once she had completed all of her preliminary work, she notified Dr. Bachmeier, who was just moments away. It was a very good experience. Efficient. No waiting and waiting to get in the exam room. No waiting for the doctor to perform his exams and he was very clear in the post exam consults. I will take my boys back there again. They were very professional and respectful of my time.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Nov-2023

I've been seeing Dr. Bachmeier for several years now and have always had a great experience with him and his support staff. They are very patient in answering any questions I may have. I appreciate the ability to make an appointment a year out as well.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Oct-2023

I have been seeing Dr. Bachmeier for years. I appreciate his thoroughness, listening to my concerns, and offering suggestions in my care. I also want to mention that the team there as a whole is top-notch. The woman, Ann, I worked with reviewing my vision, eye pressure, and preparing me for Dr. Bachmeier did a great job.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Sep-2023

My visit today was without any pauses. The technicians were professional, friendly and good at their tasks. Dr. Bachmeier answered my questions and was very thorough in our discussion about cataract surgery as well as my inquiries about my use of contacts going forward. Very professional and personable. It was an altogether enjoyable annual visit !
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Patient Submitted Review

Aug-2023

Pleasant experience, Nikki the tech and Dr. Bachmeier were both very pleasant and personable. I felt they both listened to my questions and concerns and provided my exam in a very professional and efficient manner.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Aug-2023

Dr. Bachmeier is very patient with all my questions and doesn't rush me in and out. He takes the time to listen to my concerns, which I truly appreciate. He is kind and does have a sense of humor when needed. He also explains any issues and makes educated recommendations - I appreciate him and his Team very much. Everyone there is very professional.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Jun-2023

He is consistently interested in providing me with the best care for my routine eye check-ups, as well as providing treatment and advice for my dry eye condition and my occular migraines. You will not be disappointed.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

May-2023

Dr. was very helpful. He answered all my questions and treated me with kindness and respect. I am so glad I was him today. His removal of an irritating eyelash has made me so much more comfortable. Pat Kiland
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

May-2023

My mother has been suffering for days with red, itchy burning eyes. We tried every over the counter remedy to no avail. Dr. Bachmeier saw her a immediately diagnosed the problem and prescribed correct treatment. His manner and confidence impressed her and set her mind at ease.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2023

Dr. Erik Bachmeier is knowledgeable, thorough, informative, a good listener, and explains things well. He is also very friendly and kind and easy to talk to and even when talking about a more serious potential problem he keeps things positive and looks for solutions.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Mar-2023

I've been to other providers with better technology- no need to dilate and imaging to review eye health together. The staff members are very knowledgeable and helpful- but the tech may mean I go back to my old provider
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Mar-2023

Was an attentive listener, gave very helpful advice for eye comfort. He explained my issues with great clarity and prescribed ointment and gave suggestions for resolving eye irritations. I am very pleased.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Mar-2023

Dr. Bachmeier exceeds expectations at every visit I've had with him. He masterfully communicates information and educates about eyes and eye conditions. He is not afraid to use visual aids to demonstrate his points, which is extremely helpful. In addition, he has an excellent sense of humor and generally wonderful personality. He clearly demonstrates that he cares about his patients and that their eye health is his priority. He is absolutely fabulous!
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2023

Not familiar with eye issues but have had one crop up in the last year. Dr. Bachmeier kept our appointment brief and to the point and was able to throughly explain my condition to me and how to properly care for it from here. Really enjoyed the promptness and efficiency in the visit.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2023

Great experience after not going to the eye doctor for 4 years due to the pandemic. Very professional, very thorough and explained everything perfectly. I’m very happy I chose St Paul Eye Clinic in Roseville. Dr. Bachmeier was fantastic. He gave me low cost solutions and was great at explaining every step of the exam.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Feb-2023

I really appreciated being able to be seen late afternoon as I had a very irritated eye after recently having plugs inserted. It was the first time I had been seen by Dr. Bachmeier and he was friendly and professional.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Feb-2023

All staff friendly and knowledgeable in their job. Doctor prompt. Did an excellent job explaining a diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Very pleasant. To the point. A quick, satisfying visit. Thank you!
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Feb-2023

Very happy with Dr. Bachmeier. This was my first visit with him and the St. Paul Eye Clinic. I haven't been unhappy with my past three optometrists but the search is over as I will become a regular. Very knowledgeable, speaks and describes eye health perfectly. He diagnosed a serious problem that I have that others, including an ophthalmologist missed.
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Patient Submitted Review

Dec-2022

My recent exam with the St Paul Eye staff and Dr Bachmeier went very well. I had almost no wait time before starting the process and everything kept moving after that. Everyone was pleasant and thorough, and I felt that I had gotten all my questions and concerns addressed.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Aug-2022

Dr. Bachmeier saw me for an eye emergency. He was professional, punctual and took his time to answer all of my questions. The entire staff was exceptional! I rarely write reviews , but this experience was worth my time to share with others!
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Patient Submitted Review

Apr-2022

We had excellent service.I had called a different provider but they never got back to me but you guys responded on a timely manner. My daughter was happy to finally get her prescription and now waiting for her cute glasses. I & my entire family will always use your services!
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Mar-2022

I felt very comfortable with Dr Bachmeier and answered all my questions. Had some concerns which he answered making me fell more comfortable and confident. One problem, I was not given clear information on my medications and needed to call back to get correct information. Hope to continue to see him in future.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Oct-2021

Dr. Bachmeir was kind, clear in his explanations, had an air of confidence and I felt that I was in good hands. I am very pleased & satisfied with the care he gave me. I would recommend him to my family & friends.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Oct-2021

First time appointment at the Woodbury location. Very pleased with the professionalism of the staff & Doctors assistant. Dr Bachmeier took the time to explain the outcome of my testing. Also explained that I need to have cataracts removed from both eyes.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Sep-2021

This doctor was knowledgeable and well experience with the issues that I had. He provided assurances. He prescribed meds that actually treated my ailment and i got results within a short window of time. I highly recommend his services based on my experience with him and his team.
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Aug-2021

I would give him the very highest rating. I came in on a Saturday having trouble reading after having my cataract surgery. Because the technicians who do their jobs are not normally there on Saturday he asked me if I was willing to wait and I could have a test done as someone who was there could administer the test, although her time.was limited.. She obliged (she was also excellent) and before I left he read the results and told me that I had cysts on my retina which is a scary diagnosis. He assured me that a retina specialist could help me with this condition. Had he not arranged to have me wait a bit I would have had to make another appointment, had my eyes dilated once again. By his taking the time to do this I was able to get an appointment with a retina doctor much sooner than I would have otherwise. I would recommend him very highly
Patient Submitted Review

Patient Submitted Review

Aug-2021

Dr Bachmeier, St Paul Eye Clinic is professional and very welcoming toward his patients. He has performed several eye exams in the past and I have had excellent results in terms of my prescriptive glasses. He resolved an issue with a prior examination (different eye doctor) that had resulted in a miscalculation for the glasses prescribed. I would highly recommend him to anyone requiring experienced and competent eye care.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

Jul-2021

This was my first time meeting with Dr. Bachmeier and I was impressed with his professionalism and compassion. Definitely my new eye doctor! I have already referred two other patients to him based on my visit.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

May-2021

Pleasant, friendly and explained everything thoroughly so that I could understand. He also explained what to look out for and what I should do if in the event I experienced a symptom. I felt confident after my exam.
rater8 Verified Patient

rater8 Verified Patient

May-2021

Thank you for your time and attention, Dr. Bachmeier. I feel much better now that I had a chance to have my eyes checked out by you. I had a very positive experience at your office. I will be back next year. Best, Susana Blanco-Iglesias
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