Modern Vision Centers

06/05/2026

Does insurance cover cataract surgery in West Des Moines? In most cases, yes. ✅

Most insurance plans and Medicare cover medically necessary cataract surgery.

Premium lens upgrades (multifocal, toric, and extended depth-of-focus) to reduce glasses dependence add an out-of-pocket expense.

Full breakdown on our blog. 👇
https://www.mvcvision.com/cataracts/does-insurance-cover-cataract-surgery-in-west-des-moines/

06/04/2026

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. 💙

TBT to our own Asic H., technician at Modern Vision Centers, visiting Central Campus DSM to talk with Health Science students about the world of optometry and ophthalmology. Asic introduced students to our clinic, walked through the many career paths in eye care, and explained the different procedures we perform to help people see their best.

The students learning together at Central Campus today could be the technicians, surgeons and care teams of tomorrow, and we love being part of that spark! Thank you to the Health Science program for having us, and to these curious, engaged students for the great questions!

The future of eye care looks bright. 👀

06/03/2026

What is the difference between a LASIK surgeon and a refractive surgeon?

A LASIK surgeon is skilled at what they do, but their toolkit is focused: LASIK and PRK. So the question becomes fairly simple, are you a candidate for LASIK or not?

A refractive surgeon works differently. We're trained across the full range of procedures, including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, EVO ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), and refractive cataract surgery. That means we don't have to fit you into one box. We start with your eyes, your prescription, and your goals, then match you to the procedure that's best for you, even if that's something beyond LASIK.

More options means a more personalized solution for your vision. 👀

Curious which procedure is right for you? Schedule your evaluation at Modern Vision Centers in West Des Moines.

06/02/2026

"Every member of the MVC team, from the front desk to doctors, plays a role in creating something different." One year in West Des Moines. A year of changing how Iowans see their world (and how they see healthcare)!

dsm Magazine recently featured Modern Vision Centers as we approach our first full year of helping people across the Des Moines metro reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contacts.

What makes Modern Vision Centers different in Des Moines? We offer all seven modern vision correction procedures, not just one or two: LASIK, SMILE, EVO ICL, refractive lens exchange, and laser cataract surgery. Our surgeons match each patient to the right procedure based on visual goals, age, and eye health. There is no one-size-fits-all here.

Every journey starts with a comprehensive 90-minute exam and a one-on-one conversation with a physician to build a custom, long-term vision plan. Our patients notice the difference, from exams thorough enough to catch what others miss to a team that treats people the way they would want to be treated.

Curious whether vision correction is right for you? Call Modern Vision Centers at 515-674-2020 or visit mvcvision.com to schedule your evaluation.

📖 Check out the article here: https://dsmmagazine.com/2026/04/30/modernvisionscenters-trendsetters-may26/

05/29/2026

This is exactly why we do what we do. 🙌

Thank you for trusting Modern Vision Centers with your eye health and for taking the time to share your experience. Showing care through every step on the way to better vision is in our clinic's DNA.

If you've been considering a procedure and want to know what the experience is actually like, we'd love to talk. Schedule at mvcvision.com or call 515-674-2020.

05/27/2026

"We wanted to create a clinic that provides all the modern forms of vision correction – not just one or two – to those patients who don’t want to depend on glasses and contacts to see well." Hear more from MVC founder and refractive surgeon Drew Dickson, MD, in the May/June edition of DSM Magazine! 📖

Read it here: https://dsmmagazine.com/2026/04/30/modernvisionscenters-trendsetters-may26/

05/27/2026

There's a more modern alternative to LASIK — and it's available right here in Des Moines. 👁 SMILE laser vision correction is flap-free, uses a single laser, and requires only a tiny incision to correct nearsightedness. Less disruption to the cornea means fewer post-op restrictions and less temporary dryness compared to traditional LASIK — with most patients seeing at a functional level by the next day.

Modern Vision Centers is currently the only clinic in Iowa offering SMILE, which means next-generation vision correction without leaving the state.

LEARN MORE: https://youtube.com/shorts/5DmXPuCUsP0?feature=share

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05/22/2026

One minute after surgery, this patient was already reading the clock on the wall. 🕙👀

He'd lived with a severe cataract for years — vision so poor he couldn't count fingers in front of his face. Dr. Drew Dickson removed cataracts from both eyes and gave him back something he hadn't had in a long time: clarity.

Dr. Dickson is the only World College of Refractive Surgery-certified vision correction specialist in Iowa. At Modern Vision Centers, that level of expertise is matched with genuinely personalized care — because clearer vision changes everything about how you move through the world.

Cataracts don't have to be something you wait on. Learn more at link in our profile!

05/21/2026

*NOW HIRING*

Modern Vision Centers in West Des Moines is hiring an Ophthalmic & Surgical Technician as we head into our second year serving the Des Moines metro.

No prior ophthalmology experience required. We hire for the right qualities and build careers from the ground up. You'll work alongside some of the most skilled refractive surgeons in the region in a practice built around doing right by patients and by the people on our team.

If you're ready to step into a role with real growth potential in a specialty eye care environment, we'd love to hear from you. ▶️ https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883c68eee9454018ef71ca226064b&id=8a78839f9db1e847019db5b3b0c45a92&source=&lang=en

05/20/2026

Modern Vision Centers was built on the idea that patients in Des Moines deserved access to every modern form of vision correction — not just one or two options — with the technology and the team to back it up.

As we approach our first anniversary, DSM Magazine sat down with Dr. Drew Dickson and Dr. Brandon Menke to look back at what that first year meant for patients across the metro. The procedures, the outcomes, the 90-minute comprehensive exams, the cookies — it's all in there.

Read the full feature 📖: dsmmagazine.com/2026/04/30/modernvisionscenters-trendsetters-may26