Modern Vision Centers

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

📍 Modern Vision Centers | West Des Moines, IA 📞 515-303-5000

“Is there a more modern, minimally invasive alternative to LASIK?” 👀On Hello Iowa, Drew Dickson, MD from Modern Vision Centers in Des Moines breaks down SMI...

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

05/19/2026

You're probably already paying for LASIK — you just don't realize it yet.

Glasses. Contacts. Solution. Replacements. Annual exams. It adds up faster than most people think. So what if LASIK isn't actually the expensive option? 🤔

At Modern Vision Centers in West Des Moines, we offer 0% financing for up to two years.

Most patients tell us the same thing after surgery: "I wish I would have done this sooner." The best first step is a consultation. We'll walk you through your options and help you find out if LASIK or another vision correction procedure is the right fit for you.

📞 Call us to schedule your consultation or book online — link in bio.

05/14/2026

May is Healthy Vision Month — and there is no better time to find out what your eyes are actually capable of seeing!

The EyeAnalysis at Modern Vision Centers in Des Moines is where every patient starts — whether you are coming in for a routine checkup or exploring vision correction for the first time. About 10 diagnostic tests covering the front to back of your eye give our team (Drs. Dickson, Menke and Milder) a complete picture of your eye health, your prescription, and which of the seven vision correction procedures fits your eyes and your life.

Some patients leave knowing their eyes are healthy and their prescription is current. Others leave with a clear path to seeing better than they ever have — without glasses or contacts. Either way, you leave knowing *more* about your eyes than ever before!

What does the EyeAnalysis include? How do I know if I am a candidate for LASIK or vision correction in Des Moines? Start here.

515-674-2020 or link in profile to learn more.

05/13/2026

Des Moines — we're growing, and we want you on our visionary team!

Just under a year ago, Modern Vision Centers brought a fresh take on modern, comprehensive vision correction to the Des Moines metro, and the response from this community has been incredible.

As we head into year two, we're looking for an Ophthalmic & Surgical Technician to grow with us. No prior experience required — we build careers from the ground up. You'll work alongside some of the best surgeons in the region and join a practice that puts patients and people first.

If you're ready to be part of something that's building a bright future, click here to apply 👉 https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a7883c68eee9454018ef71ca226064b&id=8a78839f9db1e847019db5b3b0c45a92&source=&lang=en

05/12/2026

What is EVO ICL — and how is it different from a contact lens?

Drew Dickson, MD, at Modern Vision Centers in Des Moines gets this question at many consultations. Here's how he explains it: EVO ICL works like a contact in that it corrects your vision using a precision lens. But unlike a contact you put in and take out every day, EVO ICL is placed *inside* the eye — behind the iris, in front of your natural lens — where it stays permanently.

No daily insertion. No cleaning routine. No lens sitting on the surface of your eye. Just clear vision from the moment you wake up. "You do not see it or feel it."

EVO ICL is designed for nearsighted patients — especially those with thin corneas, dry eye, or prescriptions too high for LASIK. It corrects vision without removing or reshaping any corneal tissue, and it can be removed by a surgeon if your vision needs ever change.

Is EVO ICL right for you in Des Moines? Who is a good candidate? Check out the video and our profile to learn more.