Modern Eye Doctors

in the Des Moines Metro Area

High Quality Care, Total Patient Satisfaction

Our practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality eye care and total patient satisfaction through personal service and commitment. We will strive to exceed our patients’ expectations with high quality products, the latest instrumentation, and continuing education for doctors and staff.

Metro EyeCare offers advanced diagnostic technology and friendly, attentive care. Whether you are looking for specialty contact lenses or eye disease diagnosis and management, come and see the difference Metro EyeCare can make.

Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management

Our optometrists are well-equipped to diagnose and treat glaucoma. Known as “the silent thief of sight,” glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. 

Glaucoma often develops with no symptoms. Regular, comprehensive eye exams are key to catching and managing glaucoma in its earliest stages. 

Please book an appointment today to keep your sight intact!

Our Locations

Altoona

  • 1005 8th St SW, Suite A.
  • Altoona, IA 50009

Johnston

  • 5501 NW 86th St., Suite 500
  • Johnston, IA 50131

Our Blog

Are Astigmatism and Myopia the Same Thing?

AstigmatismMyopia

Visiting your eye doctor to maintain healthy eyesight and vision is like visiting your physician for a healthy body. Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children can help detect eye conditions early and determine treatment based on visual needs.  Astigmatism and myopia are common refractive errors with similar symptoms, including blurred vision. But they’re 2 […]

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February 7, 2023
Jeff Neighbors

What Happens if You Don’t Treat Dry Eyes?

Dry Eye

Dry eye syndrome, also known simply as dry eye, is a prevalent condition that affects many people. There is no single treatment option because several things can cause dry eye, which we’ll look at in this article. You don’t necessarily need an examination to diagnose dry eye. However, suppose over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops don’t offer […]

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September 21, 2022
Jeff Neighbors

How Long Do Glasses Prescriptions Last?

Eyeglasses

It can be a frustrating experience if you go to get new glasses only to find out your prescription is expired. Fortunately, getting a new one is not difficult, but it will require an exam. While possibly unexpected, eye exams are almost always a good idea. The optometrist will not only update your prescription, but […]

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September 1, 2022
Jeff Neighbors
A girl in a black jacket is leaning closely toward her laptop computer while reading what's on the screen.

Visiting your eye doctor to maintain healthy eyesight and vision is like visiting your physician for a healthy body. Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children can help detect eye conditions early and determine treatment based on visual needs.  Astigmatism and myopia are common refractive errors with similar symptoms, including blurred vision. But they’re 2 […]

Read More…

a woman rubs her eyes as she does not have dry eye relief

Dry eye syndrome, also known simply as dry eye, is a prevalent condition that affects many people. There is no single treatment option because several things can cause dry eye, which we’ll look at in this article. You don’t necessarily need an examination to diagnose dry eye. However, suppose over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops don’t offer […]

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a woman has a new pair of eyeglasses fitted by an optometrist after her prescription changed

It can be a frustrating experience if you go to get new glasses only to find out your prescription is expired. Fortunately, getting a new one is not difficult, but it will require an exam. While possibly unexpected, eye exams are almost always a good idea. The optometrist will not only update your prescription, but […]

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