Details: Published: 30 January 2015; Created: 30 January 2015

2.7 million people over the age of 40 have Glaucoma. It is predicted to be 4.2 million by 2030 - a 58% increase!!

The "Sneak Thief of Sight" is how it is known. There are no symptoms and once vison is lost - IT IS PERMANENT!

It is the leading cause of preventable blindness and can affect people of ALL ages!

Regular comprehensive eye health exams are so important. There is no cure YET...but there is treatment that will slow the vision loss.

Are YOU at risk? Do not let yourself become a victim of the "Sneak Thief of Sight". Make an appointment for that yearly comprehensive exam and allow Drs. Hansen, Pietig and Young make sure you do not become one of the 58% increase!!

About Us

At Ankeny Family Vision Center you will find a caring team of professionals dedicated to providing high-quality personalized eye care for the whole family. We value our patient relationships and strive to improve your quality of life and vision wellness through uncompromised service and state-of-the-art technology.

Services We Provide

Good Eye Care Begins With A Yearly Eye Exam!

Even a basic eye exam can instantly detect many health conditions.

Eye Health Evaluation

Years of experience in diagnosing and treating typical vision disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, amblyopia, presbyopia, cataracts, and more.

Dry Eye Evaluation

Various conditions such as eye infections, thyroid problems, diseases such as diabetes, Graves Disease, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and lupus have all been linked to “dry eye.”

Macular Degeneration Evaluation

Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that destroys central vision through damage to the macula. It is the leading cause of blindness over the age of 60

Glaucoma Evaluation

Glaucoma is an eye disorder that usually is associated with higher than normal pressure inside the eye, due to a decreased outflow of the liquid (aqueous) in the anterior chamber of the eye. This pressure causes damage to the optic nerve tissue.

Educational Video Library

Our comprehensive video library encompasses an extensive array of topics related to eye health, including detailed explanations of various vision conditions, thorough overviews of optical procedures, and informative guides on routine eye examinations.

Video Learning Center

Lenses & Coatings

When it comes to vision care products, they are not all created equally! Across the eye care industry, there is a large variance in quality and craftsmanship. We take pride in using a wide range of top-quality materials with great product support to provide you with excellent eye care products.

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