Ashworth Vision Clinic

Ashworth Vision Clinic If you're looking for quality eye care with a personal touch, we hope you'll give us a call. We'd be delighted to have you as a patient! CLOSED ON WEEKENDS

About Us

At Ashworth Vision Clinic, our optometry staff works together to ensure your visit is comfortable and completed in a timely manner. We have a qualified team of professionals that will work around your busy schedule and address any questions or concerns prior to the appointment. Whether it’s a general eye exam or treating a condition that requires an in depth diagnosis, our team provides

undivided attention to each patient so we can evaluate a plan based on your needs and our professional opinion. Our doctor offers full vision examinations and will diagnose and treat an array of eye diseases and conditions to keep your eyes healthy! Our professional staff can help fit you into a pair of glasses that are just right for you. We are experts in fitting contact lenses as well and can handle the most specialized needs. Whether you need soft or rigid, monovision or bifocal lenses, we are experienced in handling the most difficult of prescriptions. Our optical laboratory has the latest equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but to maintain and repair them should they become damaged or broken. All outside prescriptions are welcome. Our lab technicians are able to tint, coat, harden and edge spectacle lenses. Our highly qualified staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to you for the best comfort and vision. We're proud to be Vision Source practice. What is that? "EXTRAORDINARY EYE CARE PROVIDED BY EXTRAORDINARY EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS

Vision Source is a family of 3,150 locally owned optometric practices collaborating to provide quality professional eye care while maintaining the personal relationship between patients and their family eye doctor." Call our friendly staff today with any questions or to schedule a consultation! Products:
Eyewear
Glasses
Contact Lenses
Frames
Sunglasses
RevitaLash
Opthalmic Eye Drops

Brands:
Ray-Ban
Oakley
Maui Jim
Silhouette
Tura
Nike
Costa
Marc Jacobs
Michael Kors
Jimmy Choo
Gucci
Jaguar
State
Orgreen
Kate Spade
Under Armour Kids

Associations:

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Vision Source

AOA

Dr. Barbara Scheetz is a Des Moines native, a graduate of Dowling High School, and Drake University. She received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Houston in 1989. Upon graduating, she returned to practice in the Des Moines area. In 1997 Dr. Scheetz was appointed by the governor to be a member of the Iowa Board of Optometric Examiners, which she was a part of for nine years. In 1998, Barbara received "The Young Optometrist of the Year Award" for the state of Iowa. The award is given to an optometrist who shows leadership, dedication and commitment to the profession. Dr. Barbara Scheetz and the professional staff at Ashworth Vision Clinic remain committed to providing personalized eye care at the highest level, for every patient, from infants to senior citizens. Come see us today!

04/15/2026
04/15/2026

Between work, family, and everything in between—don’t forget about your eye health. Celebrate Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month by scheduling your exam at MyEyeDr.

04/15/2026

Did you know glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, chronic dry eye, and basic refractive errors affect more women than men? We encourage all of our patients to be proactive about their eye health, so if it’s been a while since your last eye exam, schedule an appointment today!

🌐 Visit Us Online: https://visionsource.com/

📞 Call Us Today: 888-558-2020

04/01/2026
04/01/2026
04/01/2026

🌸 Spring allergies are here! If you wear contact lenses, rinse and clean them thoroughly to prevent irritation. Switching to glasses on high pollen days can also give your eyes some relief. 💧👓

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📞 Call Us Today: 888-558-2020

03/26/2026
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
We are so excited for you all to see the changes coming to Ashworth Vision Clinic.  It was time for a revamp!  We will b...
02/06/2026

We are so excited for you all to see the changes coming to Ashworth Vision Clinic. It was time for a revamp! We will be closed the next 2 weeks for construction 👷 Thank you!🤓

Address

5970 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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Dr. Barbara Scheetz is a Des Moines native, a graduate of Dowling High School, and Drake University. She received her Doctor of Optometry Degree from the University of Houston in 1989. Upon graduating, she returned to practice in the Des Moines area. In 1997 Dr. Scheetz was appointed by the governor to be a member of the Iowa Board of Optometric Examiners, which she was a part of for nine years. In 1998, Barbara received "The Young Optometrist of the Year Award" for the state of Iowa. The award is given to an optometrist who shows leadership, dedication and commitment to the profession. Our professional staff can help fit you into a pair of glasses that are just right for you. We are experts in fitting contact lenses as well and can handle the most specialized needs. Wheter you need soft or rigid, monovision or bifocal lenses, we are experienced in handling the most difficult of prescriptions. Our optical laboratory has the latest equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but to maintain and repair them should they become damaged or broken. All outside prescriptions are welcome. Our lab technitions are able to tint, coat, harden and edge spectacle lenses. Our highly qualified staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to you for the best comfort and vision. Dr. Barbara Scheetz and the professional staff at Ashworth Vision Clinic remain committed to providing personalized eye care at the highest level, for every patient, from infants to senior citizens. Come see us today!

We are pleased to introduce the newest addition to our qualified team, Dr. Kreg Harper. Dr. Harper is an Iowa native hailing from Panora, Iowa, in Guthrie County. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and then received his doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago.

Dr. Harper brings with him a wealth of experience. He spent his immediate post graduate time in fellowship at the Minneapolis Eye Consultants specializing in laser refractive surgery and advanced glaucoma treatment. Following his time in Minnesota, he received additional training and/or was employed in some of the most prestigious ophthalmology practices in the upper Midwest including: Tobin Eye Institute in MO; Omaha Eye & Laser Institute in NE; and Wolfe Eye Clinic in Iowa. Dr. Harper specializes in medical eye care related to diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis; glaucoma, cataracts and eye pathology. He also treats eye infections, evaluates LASIK candidates in addition to performing routine eye exams and fitting contact lenses.

Dr. Harper has 2 adult children, Katherine a nurse in Des Moines and Eli pursuing further education in medicine in Denver. His interests include his pets, music & travel. I am confident you will find Dr. Harper's personality and style to compliment our friendly and warm optometric team.