Optometry
McFarland Clinic’s Eye Center provides all the eye care services you need in one place.
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are primary health care professionals for the eye. Our expert optometrists provide routine and specialty eye care for the whole family. Our family vision center providers are certified adult and pediatric eye doctors. Our eye specialists provide: eye exams with an eyeglasses prescription, diagnose, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system.
Maintaining your eye health is crucial to your overall wellness. Simple things, such as dry eyes or trouble seeing, can often be symptoms of an underlying condition. Finding an eye doctor near you to act as your primary provider for your eye health is vital. At McFarland, our optometrists work closely with our ophthalmologists to deliver unparalleled eye care in Iowa. From a regular eye checkup to the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, you’re in good hands.
Related Specialties & Eye Services
Locations & Hours
Ames
McFarland Eye Center - Duff Avenue Ames
1128 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.McFarland Eye Center - South Ames
3500 University Boulevard
Suite 101
Ames, IA 50010
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Schedule Online
*Online scheduling available for Dr. Lesley Olswing. Please call for Dr. Phaedra Lipsey.
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.McFarland Eye Center - West Ames
3600 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50014
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.South Ames Office
3500 University Boulevard
Suite 101
Ames, IA 50010
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.Boone
McFarland Eye Center - Boone
718 Story Street
Boone, IA 50036
Hours
| Monday | 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-12pm |
Schedule Online
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.Carroll
McFarland Eye Center - Carroll
1236 Heires Avenue
Carroll, IA 51401
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5:30pm |
| Friday | 8am-4pm |
Schedule Online
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.Marshalltown
McFarland Eye Center - Marshalltown
421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.Marshalltown Office
421 East Merle Hibbs Boulevard
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.Nevada
McFarland Eye Center - Nevada
1018 6th Street, Suite 101
Nevada, IA 50201
Hours
| Monday | 8am-5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am-5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am-5pm |
| Thursday | 8am-5pm |
| Friday | 8am-5pm |
Schedule Online
Contact Orders
Please call us to re-order contacts. Contacts can be picked up or sent directly to you.Services
Our eye center offers a wide variety of services to keep your eyes and vision the best they can be.
- Prescribe glasses or contact lenses
- A wide range of prescription lenses are available with our Eye Wear services
- Diabetic eye exams
- Routine eye exams
- Glaucoma screening
- Low vision assessment
- Pediatric eye exams
- Diagnosis and treatment of common eye conditions
- Dry eyes
- Pink eye
- Cataracts
Eye Wear Services
Our optometrists work with opticians to help you order eyeglasses and contact lenses that will have you seeing and looking your best. Learn more about McFarland Clinic's Eye Wear services.
Ophthalmology Services
For vision problems that require surgery, such as an eye injury or chronic eye disease, we provide advanced ophthalmology services. Learn more about McFarland Clinic's Ophthalmology services.
Patient Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an optometrist?
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
When should I schedule my first eye exam?
Even for people with no vision complaints, a comprehensive eye exam is an important part of maintaining good health. It is recommended adults have an eye exam every two years. People over age 60 should have their eyes examined annually.
When should I schedule my child's first eye exam?
Eye exams are also important for children, as they can’t always tell you how they see. School age children should have screening eye tests at school or at their doctor’s office annually. If these indicate a problem, a timely and thorough eye exam with one of our ophthalmologists or optometrists is recommended.
Patient Education
Important Links
Eye Health A-Z
Detailed information about specific eye conditions, treatments and symptoms from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Tips & Prevention
Tips & Prevention topics related to eye health from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Ask an Ophthalmologist
Frequently asked questions about eye conditions, treatments and symptoms from the American Academy of Ophthalmologists.
