LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL & Lens Exchange in Des Moines, Iowa
The LASIK Index tracks 7 LASIK and refractive surgery practices in the Des Moines area as of September 2026, operating 11 offices. LASIK costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the one practice that publishes a price. 7 perform PRK, 4 EVO ICL and 3 refractive lens exchange.
Ranked by Index score: Google reputation weighted by review count, plus price transparency, verified surgeons, procedures and technology. No practice can pay to move up. How the score works.
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How much does LASIK cost in Des Moines?
LASIK in Des Moines costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye. That range comes from the 1 of 7 practices in the Des Moines area that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,495. The other 6 quote a price only at a consultation.
| Practice | LASIK price per eye | Pricing detail |
|---|---|---|
| LasikPlus | $2,495 to $2,895 | we offer transparent pricing starting between $2,495 - $2,895 per eye |
Who performs PRK, SMILE, EVO ICL and lens exchange in Des Moines?
Of the 7 LASIK practices in the Des Moines area, 7 perform PRK, 4 EVO ICL, 3 refractive lens exchange and 0 SMILE. A practice with more than one procedure can match the procedure to your eyes instead of fitting your eyes to the one it sells.
| Practice | LASIK | PRK | SMILE | EVO ICL | Refractive lens exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LasikPlus | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Modern Vision Centers | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered |
| Associated Ophthalmologist, PC | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | ✓ Offered |
| Wolfe Eye Clinic | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| Physicians Eye Clinic | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Des Moines Eye Surgeons | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | ✓ Offered | Not listed |
| UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Eye Surgery/Laser Eye Center | ✓ Offered | ✓ Offered | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Who performs PRK surgery in Des Moines?
7 of the 7 LASIK practices in the Des Moines area perform PRK: LasikPlus, Modern Vision Centers, Associated Ophthalmologist, PC, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Physicians Eye Clinic, Des Moines Eye Surgeons and 1 more.
Surface laser treatment with no flap. The outer cell layer is removed and the cornea is reshaped with an excimer laser.
Who performs SMILE eye surgery in Des Moines?
None of the 7 practices we track in the Des Moines area lists SMILE.
A femtosecond laser cuts a small lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, which the surgeon removes through a short incision.
Who offers EVO ICL surgery in Des Moines?
4 of the 7 LASIK practices in the Des Moines area perform EVO ICL: LasikPlus, Modern Vision Centers, Wolfe Eye Clinic, Des Moines Eye Surgeons.
An implantable collamer lens is placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens.
Who performs refractive lens exchange in Des Moines?
3 of the 7 LASIK practices in the Des Moines area perform refractive lens exchange: LasikPlus, Modern Vision Centers, Associated Ophthalmologist, PC.
The natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, using the same technique as cataract surgery.
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How do I choose a LASIK surgeon in Des Moines?
Price transparency varies among Des Moines practices. Only LasikPlus publishes a price range from $2,495 to $2,895. The other six practices do not publish prices. Comparing prices requires direct inquiry when prices are not listed.
Six of the seven practices name their doctors and have surgeons matched to the NPI registry. LasikPlus does not name its surgeons. Patients can verify surgeon licenses for free at the Iowa medical board to confirm credentials.
At consultations, ask what the quoted price includes. Some practices offer lifetime enhancement plans, like LasikPlus. Financing is available at LasikPlus, Associated Ophthalmologist, PC, Des Moines Eye Surgeons, and Modern Vision Centers. Confirm if free consultations are offered.
What does the LASIK market in Des Moines look like?
Des Moines has 7 LASIK practices with 11 offices spread across localities including West Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Ankeny, and Ames. The market includes a national chain, LasikPlus, and a multi-office group, Wolfe Eye Clinic.
Wolfe Eye Clinic has the most Google reviews with 5,068 and a 4.8 rating. Associated Ophthalmologist, PC and LasikPlus follow with 951 and 838 reviews respectively, both rated 4.9. Offices are clustered mainly in Des Moines and surrounding suburbs.
Questions patients ask about LASIK in Des Moines
How many LASIK surgeons and practices are there in the Des Moines area?
The Des Moines area has 7 LASIK practices in The LASIK Index, operating 11 offices, as of September 2026. 6 of them name their surgeons, and 6 have at least one surgeon verified against the federal NPI registry. Optometry offices that only refer patients for surgery are not counted.
What is the price of LASIK eye surgery in Des Moines?
LASIK in Des Moines costs $2,495 to $2,895 per eye at the 1 of 7 practices that publish a price, and the median starting price is $2,495. The other 6 quote a price only at a consultation.
Which LASIK practice ranks first in Des Moines?
LasikPlus ranks first in Des Moines with an Index score of 7.8 out of 10 and a Google rating of 4.9 from 838 reviews. The score combines Google reputation with price transparency, verified surgeons, procedures and technology. It does not measure surgical results, and no practice can pay to change it.
Which practices in Des Moines offer EVO ICL?
Four practices offer EVO ICL in Des Moines: LasikPlus, Des Moines Eye Surgeons, Modern Vision Centers, and Wolfe Eye Clinic.
Do any Des Moines LASIK practices offer free consultations?
Yes, four practices offer free consultations: LasikPlus, Associated Ophthalmologist, PC, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Eye Surgery/Laser Eye Center, and Wolfe Eye Clinic.
Which Des Moines practices do not name their surgeons?
LasikPlus does not name its surgeons. The other six practices name their doctors.