The 20 Best Amblyopia Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Amblyopia near Iowa, US. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Advanced in Amblyopia

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Daley is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Daley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Benson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Benson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Carroll is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Meibomianitis, Astigmatism, and Cataract.

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    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Lehman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Lehman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tyler Risma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Risma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Presbyopia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Risma is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Risma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Fuerste is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Fuerste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Cataract, Presbyopia, and Iridectomy.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP

    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ball is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicolas Hamouche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Hamouche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Nieto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Nieto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Associated Ophthalmologists PC

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 202, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naveen Husain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Husain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Internal Medicine

    Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP

    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Blodi is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Blodi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. His clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Cataract, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    999 Home Plz Ste 101, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Rhee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Wolfe Eye Clinic

    6200 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Derek Bitner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bitner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Fuerste Eye Clinic

    2140 John F Kennedy Rd Ste F, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Janson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Janson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Experienced in Amblyopia

    Chris K Denouden D O P C

    1300 Des Moines St Ste 103, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Denouden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Denouden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Cone-Rod Dystrophy, and Cone Dystrophy.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Iowa Eye PC

    1650 1st Ave NE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Gauger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Gauger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Kangas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Kangas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Gundersen Decorah Clinic

    1830 State Highway 9, 
    Decorah, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristie Shappell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Decorah, Iowa. Dr. Shappell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    North Iowa Eye Clinic PC

    3121 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradney Carter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Amblyopia?

    Amblyopia is the loss of the ability to see clearly through one eye. It is also called "lazy eye." It is the most common cause of vision problems in children.

    When should I see an Amblyopia doctor in Iowa, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Amblyopia doctor in Iowa, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Amblyopia doctors in Iowa, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Amblyopia doctors in Iowa, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Amblyopia doctor in Iowa, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Amblyopia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Amblyopia doctor in Iowa, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Amblyopia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Amblyopia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Amblyopia doctors in Iowa, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Amblyopia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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