The 20 Best Glaucoma Doctors Near Me in Ames, IA

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 127 doctor with experience in Glaucoma near Ames, IA. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 36 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Glaucoma

    Dr. John Fingert
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Glaucoma

    Dr. John Fingert
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-2852
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Fingert is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Fingert is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Elite in Glaucoma

    Dr. Erin Boese
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Glaucoma

    Dr. Erin Boese
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-2852
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Erin Boese is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Boese is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Young Kwon
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Young Kwon
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-3933
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Young Kwon is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Kwon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Marc Toeteberg
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Marc Toeteberg
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-3705
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Toeteberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Toeteberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Lesya Shuba
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Lesya Shuba
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-2380
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lesya Shuba is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Shuba is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Andrew Pouw
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Andrew Pouw
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-3938
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Andrew Pouw is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Pouw is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Trabeculectomy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Michael Abramoff
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Michael Abramoff
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-3938
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Abramoff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Abramoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Todd Sleep
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Todd Sleep
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tri-State Surgery Center LLC

    1500 Associates Dr, 
    Dubuque, IA 
    563-584-4415
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Todd Sleep is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Sleep is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Horner Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Nicolas Hamouche
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Nicolas Hamouche
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    McFarland Clinic PC

    1128 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    515-239-4460
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nicolas Hamouche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Hamouche is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. 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).

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Wallace Alward
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Wallace Alward
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-356-3938
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Wallace Alward is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Alward is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Siv Saetre
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Siv Saetre
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Davenport Eye Group PC

    1230 E Rusholme St Ste 203, 
    Davenport, IA 
    563-322-0923
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Siv Saetre is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Saetre is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Congenital Cataract.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Christopher Watts
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Christopher Watts
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Physicians And Surgeons Of Iowa City PLC.

    2629 Northgate Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-338-3623
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Watts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Watts is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Ryan Vincent
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Ryan Vincent
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Care Optical LLC

    1005 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 110, 
    Ottumwa, IA 
    641-682-8571
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ryan Vincent is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ottumwa, Iowa. Dr. Vincent is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Benjamin Mason
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Benjamin Mason
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Iowa EyeCare Associates PC

    516 Division St Ste 120, 
    Cedar Falls, IA 
    319-277-0103
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benjamin Mason is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Mason is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Nikhil Wagle
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Nikhil Wagle
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Surgeons Associates PC

    777 Tanglefoot Ln, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    563-323-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nikhil Wagle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Wagle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Edwin Stone
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Glaucoma

    Dr. Edwin Stone
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    319-335-8270
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edwin Stone is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Stone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. John Trible
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. John Trible
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Wolfe Eye Clinic

    6200 Westown Pkwy, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    515-224-9533
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Trible is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Trible is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Uveitis.

    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. David Ball
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. David Ball
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Des Moines Eye Surgeons LLP

    5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
    515-225-3546
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Ball is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ball is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. 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).

    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. Syed Husain
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. Syed Husain
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Associated Ophthalmologists PC

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 202, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    515-244-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Syed Husain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Husain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. Christy Benson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Glaucoma

    Dr. Christy Benson
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    515-282-2200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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 Glaucoma. 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).

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Glaucoma?

    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve. This nerve sends the images you see to your brain.

    Most often, optic nerve damage is caused by increased pressure in the eye. This is called intraocular pressure.

    When should I see a Glaucoma doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 a Glaucoma doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 do I find the best Glaucoma doctor near Ames, IA?

    You can find a Glaucoma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Glaucoma doctors near Ames, IA?

    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 Glaucoma doctors near Ames, IA?

    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 a Glaucoma doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 Glaucoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Glaucoma 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 a Glaucoma doctor near Ames, IA?

    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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma 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 Glaucoma doctors near Ames, IA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Glaucoma 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 a Glaucoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Glaucoma 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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