Dr. Mark Tufte, OD, Fargo, ND | Optometrist

About Dr. Mark Tufte

Dr. Mark Tufte, a renowned eye doctor, was voted Best Eye Doctor of the Red River Valley in the first Fargo InForum contest in 2013. Born in Northwood, ND, he completed his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at the University of North Dakota and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Ohio State University in 1982. He has practiced primary, secondary, and tertiary eyecare in North Dakota since 1982, working directly with ophthalmology in medical eye care. Dr. Tufte specializes in managing eye problems such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, macular degeneration, infections, allergies, dry eyes, and all eye disorders associated with systemic health diseases. He also manages all surgeries, including cataract surgery, upper blepharoplasty, droopy lids, and LASIK surgeries. Dr. Tufte created the Fargo Contact Lens Center and has been a consultant for Acuvue – Vistakon, Alcon – Ciba, Bausch & Lomb, and CooperVision. He has been a speaker for Alcon and Allergan Eye Pharmaceutical companies, educating colleagues and others in the optical field about the most successful treatments for eye disorders. Dr. Tufte has served as an Olympic vision consultant, testing and advising visual performance in the Olympic Village for all world athletes. He and his wife Deb have completed over 10 Lion's eye mission trips to Mexico, providing eyecare and glasses to thousands of underprivileged patients. Dr. Tufte is therapeutically licensed to practice optometry in North Dakota and Arizona, continuously updating his skills and equipment technology to offer the best care possible. Eyes on 45th is a proud supporter of the North Dakota Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Glaucoma Consultation

Retina Consultation

Retinal Detachment

Routine Eye Exam

Contact Lenses

Eye Inflammation

Eyeglasses

General Eye Consultation

Office location

Mark Tufte, OD

1801 45th St S, Ste G, Fargo, ND 58103

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Education and background

Practice names

Mark Tufte, OD

Education and training

Ohio State University, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1669494233

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What practice does Dr. Mark Tufte work with?

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Where is Dr. Mark Tufte's office located?

Dr. Mark Tufte's office is located at 1801 45th St S, Fargo, ND 58103.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mark Tufte?

Dr. Mark Tufte frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mark Tufte on their profile.