Involvement in the community has been important since McDonald Eye Care Associates was founded.  Due to the McDonald family’s interest in their community, much is done every year to help support teams, events and organizations in and around Lakeville.  In fact, Dr. McDonald and Patti were awarded with the Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year. Our doctors also participate annually in the Kare 11 Health booth at the MN State Fair.

In addition to athletic sponsorships we also focus on getting the youth acquainted with the medical environmental and help with the educational side of optometry in a variety of ways. 

Kindergartens and Day Cares
We host field trips for kindergartens and day cares. While here, the children meet a doctor, see an exam room and learn about what the doctor does during an exam. They also visit the contact lens room, Vision Therapy room, listen to a story from Patti, and try on glasses.

Elementary Schools
Each year we provide information to children whose elementary science fair projects have an optometric or eye related focus.  

Middle Schools
In past years Dr. McDonald has spoken at career days and helped classes dissect animal eyes as part of their science classes.

Senior High Schools
We offer job shadowing opportunities for high school aged students interested in becoming an Optometrist or being involved in the optometric field. Please contact Julie at 952-469-EYES (3937) for information on job shadowing. The doctors have also participated in high school career days.

If there are any opportunities listed of which you are interested in attending or any new ideas that you would like us to help with, please contact Patti at 952-469-EYES (3937) and we will be happy to talk with you.

This year we have supported the following teams, clubs, and events.

McDonald Eye Care Associates is a proud sponsor of...Lakeville Area Public Schools' & The City of Lakeville's... Pure Performance youth initiative.

Lakeville North Senior High School – Panthers

• Panther Booster Club
• Girls Varsity Volleyball
• Girls Varsity Hockey
• Girls Varsity Gymnastics
• Lakeliners Dance
• Boys Varsity Football

Lakeville South Senior High School – Cougars

• Girls Varsity Volleyball
• Girls Varsity Soccer
• Girls Varsity Hockey
• Girls Varsity Gymnastics
• Dance Team 
• Boys Varsity Soccer
• Boys Varsity Football

  Elko Speedway – Steve Anderson Race Team