Case Study: Mid-America Vision Center improves rural eye care with equipment financing from Stearns Bank

Mid-America Vision Center upgrades rural eye care with Stearns Bank in 2 months

Mid-America Vision Center, an optometry practice in Hebron, Nebraska owned by Dr. Andrea Steele-Baumann, faced the challenge of affording new, state-of-the-art optical equipment after she purchased the business. The transition to small business ownership was overwhelming, and she was unfamiliar with the financial aspects of acquiring the necessary technology. She was referred to Stearns Bank by an equipment dealer for assistance with equipment financing.

Stearns Bank provided a straightforward and knowledgeable equipment financing solution, making a large purchase effortless for the new business owner. The new equipment, including a refractor, visual field, and fundus camera, improved the practice's diagnostic capabilities. This gives the rural practice a competitive edge and provides significant value to its patients, who no longer need to travel long distances to see a specialist for advanced care.

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