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  • Optometry
  • Accepting new patients
  • 43 years of experience
  • Eyes on 45th 1801 45TH ST S, Fargo, ND 58103
  • (701) 484-2737

Brief Intro

Mark Tufte, O.D. is a distinguished eye doctor recognized as the Best Eye Doctor of the Red River Valley in the inaugural Fargo In Forum contest in 2013. Dr. Tufte specializes in the management of a wide range of eye conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes-related eye issues, macular degeneration, infections, allergies, dry eyes, and other disorders associated with systemic health diseases. 

Popular services include:

  • Routine Eye Exam
  • Contact Lens Exam
  • Eye Injuries
  • Cataracts
  • Vision Degeneration 
  • Glaucoma
  • & More.

Dr. Tufte studied at the University of North Dakota (UND) before earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University. Since then, Dr. Tufte has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive primary, secondary, and tertiary eye care in North Dakota, collaborating closely with ophthalmology in medical eye care. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Tufte founded the Fargo Contact Lens Center and has served as a consultant for leading companies such as Acuvue – Vistakon, Alcon – Ciba, Bausch & Lomb, and CooperVision. He has been an esteemed speaker for Alcon and Allergan Eye Pharmaceutical companies, sharing his expertise and educating colleagues on effective treatments for eye disorders. Dr. Tufte has also contributed to the field of sports vision as an Olympic vision consultant, where he tested and advised on visual performance for athletes in the Olympic Village. 

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

College Of Optometry - Ohio State University - 1982

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Eyes on 45th
  • 1801 45TH ST S, Fargo, ND 58103
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Optometry

Conditions Addressed

  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Keratoconus
  • Astigmatism
  • Treatment of Refractive Errors (LASIK)
  • Glaucoma
  • Presbyopia (Aging Eyes)
  • Light Sensitivity
  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
  • Optic Atrophy
  • Eye Strain Headache
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Cataract
  • Eye Infections
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Procedures Performed

  • Eye Health Exams
  • Contact Lens Fitting
  • Diabetic eye examinations
  • Eyeglass Fitting
  • Eyeglass Prescriptions
  • Myopia Management
  • LASIK surgery co-management
  • Vision Therapy
  • Low Vision Therapy
  • Glaucoma Treatments
  • Ortho-K Non-Surgical Vision Correction
  • Scleral and specialty contact lens fittings
  • VEP and ERG
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicare
  • Medica
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Humana
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • CalOptima
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