"In high school, I was an overnight caregiver for my neighbor who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and my interest in medicine and helping people was sparked. While at CSBSJU, I worked for a local optometrist, and saw the importance of yearly eye exams. Not only do we take care of ocular diseases, but the eye gives us great insight into systemic diseases as well. Watching people put on their first pair of glasses and being amazed at what they could see was also a great reward."
"In high school, I was an overnight caregiver for my neighbor who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and my interest in medicine and helping people was sparked. While at CSBSJU, I worked for a local optometrist, and saw the importance of yearly eye exams. Not only do we take care of ocular diseases, but the eye gives us great insight into systemic diseases as well. Watching people put on their first pair of glasses and being amazed at what they could see was also a great reward."
"In high school, I was an overnight caregiver for my neighbor who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, and my interest in medicine and helping people was sparked. While at CSBSJU, I worked for a local optometrist, and saw the importance of yearly eye exams. Not only do we take care of ocular diseases, but the eye gives us great insight into systemic diseases as well. Watching people put on their first pair of glasses and being amazed at what they could see was also a great reward.
My favorite part of being an optometrist is helping patients with their visual issues. So many people don’t realize how many things can stem from vision and ocular issues, and being able to offer solutions is very rewarding. I love being able to create a relationship with my patients that lasts for many years.
I enjoy spending time with my family, playing intramural volleyball, traveling with my fiancé, and playing with my great pyrenees puppy Lou."
Background
Optometric Degree
Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science
College of St. Benedict’s, St. Joseph, MN
Member
American Optometric Association, Minnesota Optometric Association
Licensed
Minnesota
Friendly and comfortable
Maira is amazing!! I’m glad we found her!
Listen to my concerns and gave informative answers regard my eye care and future needs
Dr. Lopez was amazing! That you for your wonderful and compassionate care, detailed medical information regarding my eye concerns, and treatment plan.
Good experience! Very friendly!
Very Professional and Kind
Professional, friendly, and listened to what I had to say. I look forward to seeing her at my next visit. St. Paul eye organization is very blessed to have her as their doctor and I'm glad she is my doctor. Wonderful experience. Thank you, Mary
Dr. Lopez was awesome! Very patient with my teenager and thorough in her care.
She did a great job!! Thanks.
Professional, personal, prompt.