Modern Vision Centers
Des Moines
LASIK, Cataract, and Lens Procedures
West Des Moines Location
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MVC: The Only Practice in Des Moines Offering You All 7 Vision Correction Procedures
Modern Vision Correction (MVC) is the only Des Moines practice offering not only advanced LASIK, but all seven types of vision correction laser and lens technologies. And unlike big-box LASIK providers, our commitment to all forms of vision correction allows us to pick the best procedure for you. Click on any procedure below to learn more.
LASIK
SMILE
PRK
EVO ICL
Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive Lens Exchange replaces your eye’s natural lens with a custom lens to correct vision and reduce dependence on glasses, especially for those over 45.
Laser Cataract Surgery
Blended Vision
Meet the Team
Our Vision Correction Specialists
Brandon Menke, MD
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & Cataract Correction Expert
Dr. Brandon Menke is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with advanced research in retinal regeneration and a strong surgical background. Having completed thousands of cataract surgeries, he is a respected educator and Navy Reserve officer. He brings trusted expertise and personalized care to every patient.
Drew Dickson, MD, PCEO
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist & LASIK Surgeon
Dr. Drew Dickson is the only World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences certified vision correction specialist in the state of Iowa. He specializes in LASIK, SMILE, and lens-based procedures, delivering trusted results through precision, experience, and patient-first care.
Why Choose Modern Vision Correction
- All 7 Modern Vision Options: The only Des Moines center offering seven advanced vision solutions tailored precisely to your eyes.
- Vision Correction Specialists: LASIK, SMILE, or advanced lenses—modern vision correction is our exclusive focus.
- In-Depth Eye Exams: Our EyeAnalysis provides the region’s most detailed eye health evaluation—front to back, top to bottom.
- Expert-Certified Team: Home to Des Moines’ only surgeon fellow certified by the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences.
- Family Vision Care: Co-located with Modern Vision Solutions for complete family eye care and vision correction options.
- Exceptional Patient Experience: Relax in our welcoming clinic—enjoy no wait times and personalized care from start to finish.
- Award-Winning Excellence: A sister practice adopting Kugler Vision’s patient-first standards— a decade-long Best of LASIK winner.
Your Clear Vision Starts Here
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Don't just take it our word for it. Our patients rave about their MVC experience.
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Only The Most Advanced LASIK Technology
Modern Vision Correction is Iowa’s leader in advanced vision correction. We are a highly specialized refractive surgery practice with state-of-the-art technology and expertise. Our mission is to maximize the human experience for our patients by helping them see the world with their best vision possible, without glasses and contact lenses. To achieve this and to help ensure patient safety, we are committed to using only the latest, most advanced technology.
Femtosecond lasers are used first in LASIK, SMILE, and laser cataract surgery to safely and precisely access the cornea. Our Des Moines office offers four advanced options—Zeiss VisuMax, WaveLight FS200, OptiMedica Catalys, and Alcon LenSx—ensuring a fast and comfortable experience tailored to your eye. Excimer lasers come next in LASIK and PRK to reshape the cornea with remarkable accuracy. Our Des Moines location features a ____________ excimer for the highest level of customization and visual outcomes.
Our LASIK practice serves patients in West Des Moines, IA:
We love our hometown and have patients from all of the city's neighborhoods:
Ashawa Estates, Ashworth Estates, Ashworth Hills, Barrington Estates, Beverly Hills, Blue Creek, Bonnie-Lea Acres, Civic Estates, Clover Hills, Colby's Office Park, Colonial Heights, Colonial Village, Country Club Estates, Country Side, Crown Flair, Glen Oaks, Golf Country Club, Grand Oaks, Grand Woods, Heatherwood, Hickory Ridge, Hidden Creek, Jordan Glen, Jordan Grove, Jordan Park, Jordan Pointe, Maplenol Heights, Maryland Heights, Maryland Triangle, Meadow Brook, Meadow Point, Meadow Vista, Mountain Place, Murrow Hill, Murrowdale, Nuttall Acres, Parkhaven, Pine Grove, Ponderosa, Ponderosa Valley, Quail Cove, Quail Meadows, Quail Park, Quail Vista, Ridgeway, Robel Heights, Scenic, Southwoods,, Sun Prairie, The Knolls, The Oaks at 35th, Thornwood, Three Fountains, Turnberry, Valley Junction, West Des Moines Heights, West Glen, West Park, Western Hills Plat, Westernwoods, Westgate, Westown, Westridge, Willow Crest, Wirtz Park, Wistful Vista, Woodland Heights, Woodland Park, and Zelda Acres.
We also provide laser vision correction for Des Moines, IA:
We are just a short drive from Des Moines, and many of our LASIK patients are residents of:
Accent, Beaverdale, Capitol East, Capitol Park, Chautauqua Park, Cheatom Park, Chesterfield, Columbus Park, Douglas Acres, Drake, Easter Lake Area, Fairground, Fairmont Park, Fort Des Moines, Gray’s Lake, Gray’s Woods, Greenwood Historic, Highland Park, Historic East Village, Indianola Hills, Ingersoll Park, King-Irving, Lower Beaver, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, McKinley School/Columbus Park, Merle Hay, Mondamin Presidential, North of Grand, Oak Park, Pioneer Park, River Bend, Sheridan Gardens, Sherman Hill, South Park, Southwestern Hills, Union Park, Valley High Manor, Waterbury, Waveland Park, Westwood, Woodland Heights, Windsor Heights, Windsor Park, Capitol View South, Somerset, River
Woods, and Stone Park.
And the surrounding Iowa cities:
Altoona, Ankeny, Clive, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights and the surrounding areas.