Iowa Eye Center

03/03/2026

Great patient care starts with strong leadership behind the scenes.

Click over to our latest blog post to read how Executive Director Mandy Recker helps keep Iowa Eye Center running smoothly and supports both patients and staff every day. Link in comments. ⬇️

02/27/2026

Iowa Eye Center Optical 👓 department will be closed at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026.

02/25/2026

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We're grateful for patients who share their experiences and for an optical team that delivers thoughtful, one-on-one care every day!

02/24/2026

Dr. Privett was in Philadelphia this week for intensive continuing education courses at Wills Eye Hospital—right in the middle of the Northeast's bomb cyclone blizzard.

Opportunities like this allow our physicians to stay current on the latest developments in ophthalmology and continue providing expert eye care right here at home.

02/17/2026

✏️ Fun Fact Pop Quiz ✏️

Who's more likely to be color blind—men or women? 🤔

Find the answer and learn the most common form of color blindness in the comments. 👇

02/11/2026

Noticing that reading, screen time, or switching between near and far vision feels harder than it used to? Age-related vision changes are common, but today's contact lenses offer more options than many people realize.

From multifocal and bifocal lenses to monovision, our latest blog post breaks down how these options work and what to expect when making a change.

Struggling with near vision as you age? Explore contact lens options for presbyopia, including multifocal, bifocal, and monovision lenses.

02/02/2026

2016 is having a moment on social, so we're joining in with our own flashback—when Dr. Gauger passed her boards and joined Iowa Eye Center as a board-certified ophthalmologist. 📸

Ten years later, we're incredibly grateful for her expertise, her dedication to patients, and the thoughtful care she brings to our practice every day. We're lucky to have her on our team!

01/28/2026

If you're choosing new glasses, anti-reflective (AR) coating can feel like a small add-on—but it can make a noticeable everyday difference.

✨ Reduces glare from screens, headlights, and overhead lighting for more comfortable vision

👁️ Allows more light through the lenses, helping sharpen clarity

📸 Makes lenses nearly invisible in photos and video calls, so your eyes stand out

🕶️ Helps lenses look cleaner with fewer reflections

For many people, it's a simple upgrade that improves how glasses look and feel throughout the day.

Have questions about lens options? Ask the experts in our optical department—they're happy to help you decide what's right for you.

01/21/2026

We're so grateful for our patients and the trust they place in us. Thank you, Peter, for sharing your experience!

01/14/2026

If you're taking Ozempic® or another GLP-1 medication, you may have seen questions online about how it could affect your eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recently shared what we know so far, what's still being studied, and when it's a good idea to talk with your eye doctor.

Taking Ozempic or Wegovy? Learn what ophthalmologists are seeing—potential risks to diabetic retinopathy, blurred vision, optic nerve health & when to act.