Best Optometrists near me in Ankeny, IA
32 Optometrists near me in Ankeny, IA – map location, contacts, real reviews, rating. Eye examinations, a wide selection of lenses and eyeglass frames from the world's leading manufacturers.
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Optometrist
1805 SE Delaware Ave Suite 900, Ankeny, IA 50021
+1 515-333-5845
Child and Family Vision Center
Optometrist
2525 N Ankeny Blvd Ste. 109, Ankeny, IA 50023
+1 515-964-7541
Optometrist
311 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
+1 515-964-1671
Whylie Vision Clinic of Ankeny
Optometrist
209 E 1st St #100, Ankeny, IA 50021
+1 515-964-4239
Optometrist
311 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
+1 515-964-1671
Who is an optometrist and what does he or she do?
Optometry is a branch of ophthalmology that specializes in methods of correcting vision using optometric aids. An optometrist is a specialist who determines the degree of vision impairment and prescribes corrective aids such as glasses and contact lenses.
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
What is the difference between the profession of an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? An optometrist only provides initial diagnosis and can only treat refractive errors with conservative methods.
What does an optometrist do?
Functionality: eye examinations, selection of types of vision correction (glasses, lenses), recommendations on eyeglass lens designs and contact lens materials, and advanced medical services. Include: eye examinations, selection of types of vision correction (glasses, lenses), recommendations on eyeglass lens designs and contact lens materials, and advanced medical services.
Why do eyeglasses cost so much?
Eyeglasses are a complex optical device that is manufactured with high-precision equipment. Often expensive materials are used for the glasses. All of this explains why eyeglasses can be expensive.
What should you do before buying glasses?
Let's look at what to look for when buying eyeglasses. The first is, of course, quality. The second is the choice of lenses of glasses. Here we focus attention on the material: they can be either glass or plastic. The third is the choice of frames.
What's the difference between expensive glasses and cheap glasses for vision?
The quality and accordingly the price of the lens depends on the presence of coatings on the lenses. The higher the price, the more coatings on the lens. Coatings make our vision more comfortable. Lens manufacturers do not stand still and improve the quality of lenses.
How do I know which glasses fit my face?
It's best if the width of the frame is equal to or slightly larger than the widest part of your face. The upper line of the frames should coincide with the line of eyebrows. Smooth shapes of glasses will emphasize rounded curves of the face. To emphasize high cheekbones choose the "butterfly" or "cat-eye" glasses.
Where can I see better with glasses or contact lenses?
With lenses, you can see better, so it turns out that extra obstacles don't distort the image. Lenses don't shed dust, don't catch glare from the sun and don't distort peripheral vision-no matter where we look, the image stays sharp.
Top Reviews
Lj D | Rating: 1 | Walmart Vision & Glasses
If I could give them ZERO stars I would. Dr Baily has been an eye Dr. For many many years. I was trying to get RGP lenses. I had two pairs of contacts made. I couldn't see through either pair. I went to vision 4 less. The Dr. did my eye exam and told me how could that Dr. Who has worked 30+ years Prescribe these lenses to you. The lenses Dr. Baily prescribed were to steep for my eyes.
Kristin Orndorff | Rating: 2 | Thayer Eye Care
The receptionist were wonderful! I know I did not NEED contacts but the option to have them instead of wearing glasses was the entire purpose of me making this appointment. The doctor sat there and told me I dont need them. Again I know I don't but I can't always wear glasses they get dirty and have a glare even though I added anti glare coating. I use glasses for driving and for doing work. That being said even after i explained this the doctor made me feel like I was being judged I have never had a doctor make me feel so small the way he treated me as a patient was appalling. He did not present himself as friendly honestly he seemed he didn't even want to be there. I will NEVER be going back!
Michael Thompson | Rating: 5 | VisualEyes
I have been working with Charles for a number of years and he has provided exceptional service and I have never been rushed before I met Charles I would go to one of the local malls, I dreaded getting new glasses not any more!
Jessica Szulc | Rating: 2 | Target Optical
I have had the worst experience. I usually go to the target optical in Urbandale, but since they are under construction, I went to the one in Ankeny and that was a huge mistake. Usually my co-pays are around $15 every year so when I went for my exam, and they told me my co-pay was $120 I knew something was wrong but they assured me insurance was ran. I reached out to my employers insurance agent and they said my co-pays are only supposed to be 10% and clearly not that high so she dug deeper and found my insurance was never ran. I went back to Ankeny that night and at first they tried telling me it was because I didn't present my insurance card at time of service (I did) and then said it was something I'd have to go to insurance about. I stood my ground and they finally helped me and said they'd call me that night once it was done "processing". I never got a call. So I followed up and the women on the phone was incredibly rude trying to blame me again and then finally saying the way my insurance reads is confusing but they'll issue a refund and if there's any issues with billing they'll reach out to me. Nobody has reached out but upon checking my account I've found out that the refund has been revoked and no longer on my account. I will never again go to a target optical.
Brody Moran | Rating: 3 | Ankeny Family Vision Center
My scheduled appointment was at 3pm. Told at 3:20pm that it would be at least another 20 minutes before they could see me. Another lady had been waiting for over an hour past her appointment time. I was going to be new patient, so I had nothing invested, so I told them that I was leaving and I did not want to re-scheudule. Edit: in the spirit of fairness. They did call apologize, and offer a discount on a future visit as an apology.