Russ' Uptown Optical is a long-time, locally owned and operated source of stylish eye wear from…read moresome of the most visionary (no pun intended) eyewear designers. If you are looking for glasses with that little extra something, Russ' a visit to Russ' is a must. To get the most from new glasses you need to have access to an excellent team and the staff at Russ' is just that. From guiding you through the process of selecting the best frames and lens options for you to getting the final fit perfect, they have you covered all the way. Things to know: * Russ' is located in the west end of the Uptown Center (University and 42nd St., Des Moines). * They host eyeglass designer trunk shows (Lafont being the most recent as of this review) so checking their calendar can get you a close look at some great eyewear lines.

Friendly service and good selection of quality frames. Sales associate presented as low pressure…read moreyet knowledgeable regarding products and was able to seamlessly shift character to match potential customers as they entered store.

I moved to Iowa recently and needed a new eye doctor. My last eye doctor was in Chicago and he was…read morevery up-to-date on the latest technology in eye care systems, technology and products. I wanted something comparable in Iowa, especially an office that had something called Optomap. Optomap is a machine that actually captures images of your retina without having to do dilation. I've been opting to have Optomap images instead of dilation since 2015 and it's been wonderful. So I went to Optopmap.com to locate offices near my area that had the Optomap machine. Vision Park Family Eye care had it! So after doing my research and reading reviews for the Urbandale location I opted to make an appt here and I'm very happy with my decision. Adam was the assistant for Dr. Larson and he was very smart and asked me pointed questions about my eye health. I told Adam I wanted Optomap and he made it happen. He took me through the machines that measured my vision perception, eye pressure, and Optomap. He was also very good at explaining everything to me step-by-step and telling me when and where I'd be hearing noise from a machine so I wasn't startled. He also was nice enough to clean my old glasses and tighten the screws on them! Dr. Larson was fantastic. He explained everything to me very thoroughly, especially since my eyes are now transitioning into a different phase in life where my eye muscles are slower in focusing my vision. He listened to me and honored my request to go back to my previous contact lens brand. We went over the the results of my Optomap and he explained what each thing (spots, veins, shadows) on the image meant in regards to my health. He explained what I would see on the image if I had macular degeneration, high blood pressure, rips/damage in my eyes, etc. In my opinion, this is a much more thorough and accurate way for any optometrist to view your eye health in its ENTIRETY and also the best way to show you visually how your eye looks and what can be done to improve your eye health. Although it is about $39 to do, Optomap is better than dilating your eye because the doctor can only see segments of your eye at a time when its dilated (like puzzle pieces), while Optomap sees your whole eye (the back of it) all at one time (like the whole puzzle put together). It's also a good way to see the history of your eye health (because the images are saved) so if something different appears it can be addressed quickly. Plus it took less than a minute to do and I had no side effects like I would have with dilating. After my visit with Dr. Larson, I went to check out their glasses frames. Another person (I didn't catch her name but she was very nice and helpful) helped me with my glasses and explained to me all the options I could get with my frames and lenses with my insurance (including adding the option to add anti-glare, transition lenses, thinning the lenses (for me because I have a high prescription), blue-light blockers, etc). Their frame selection was very large and I felt very comfortable trying them on and discussing my options. She measured the distance between my eyes and also measured where my pupils fell within the eye glass lens so my vision in my new glasses would be prefect. She also was very patient with me when I asked her my out-of-pocket costs for everything that insurance wouldn't cover. At checkout, I had asked for itemized receipts for my visit (so I could understand what I had paid for and what insurance was paying) and it was not a problem. I was even given a form to claim a rebate that came with my contact lenses. For convenience, my contact lenses will be mailed straight to my home. And my eye glasses will be ready in 7-10 business days for pick up. This office is fantastic and I'm thankful to have found them! They made my move from Chicago to Iowa and the need to find a new eye doctor seamless.

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would. I was having issues with my eyes and had multiple…read morequestions that I felt were unanswered by my previous eye care facility. A friend has referred me here and I am so glad they did. Not only did they answer all my questions, but they addressed all my concerns and ordered a trial pair of toric contact lenses for me that come in my strength! I have a lot of issues with one of my eyes so finding the correct fit is hard! They also have me coming in to make sure they properly fit. I feel heard and they are all so nice and helpful. Dr. Larson is very patient and understanding. Thank you Vision Park! You are amazing!

I have been very happy with my care there. Dr Brunsen takes the time to explain to me what is going…read moreon with my eyes and I do not feel rushed.

Highly recommend. They have a great staff and are always pleasant to work with! If you are looking…read morefor a great eye clinic, this is your place.

Henry's prices are reasonable and he is an expert at getting glasses to fit comfortably! He is…read morevery helpful at realigning glasses that have been bumped or twisted after the sale as well.

Henry is great to help with eyeglasses and insurance. He will always go that extra step to help…read more Highly recommend him.

This is the optical office I have been searching for‼ Great…read moreservice. Knowledgeable doc and staff. Clean surroundings. Easy to schedule appointments. Welcoming. Advanced technology. Great eyeglass selection. I highly recommend ‼

I have been going here for 3 years and referred my husband. They've been great until I had a…read moreconcern and complaint. I will give a zero regarding customer service. They refuse to admit when they made an error and assumed I knew my prescription had expired. I had NO IDEA you had to renew a contact lens prescription every year. I wear contacts EVERY DAY so obviously I would've opted for the service. Staff was condescending and rude. Very similar experience to Tommy T.'s review regarding customer service. Very SAD & disappointing.

Finally got my eyes checked again after moving to Des Moines + a few years. I heard of this place…read morefrom my insurance and its nearby! I happened to make an appointment the weekend of a huge sale so it was pretty busy when I came in. I had to wait for a bit, but once the doc was ready things went pretty quickly. The doctor was very friendly and personable. He made me feel very comfortable. The people working at the front were also super friendly and really sold the sale! Its a super cute spot and in a great location. I will definitely come back the next appointment, but hopefully its not too soon!

I LOVE Vogue Vision!…read more The eye exams are very thorough. I have had two done, as of now. I have also bought 5 pairs of glasses here.....I confess, I am obsessed with chic eyewear. It's Vogue's fault for carrying the most trendy glasses. Every time I wear my glasses from Vogue, I receive compliments. The opticians work with you to find frames that make your peepers POP! I could go on about how wonderful Vogue is... Call ahead to make sure they accept your insurance & you will be on your way to having fancy new frames!!

The staff at Heartland Family Eyecare is exceptional! Professional and kind with expertise and…read moreequipment to montior for inner eye problems and retinol degradation or inflammation. I feel very lucky to have found Heartland Eye in the metro area. The facility is always clean and welcoming. Highly recommend!

I have been a patient of Jane Snodgrass for a year now and have been extremely impressed with…read moreher help in providing me the most accurate eye exams and prescriptions. I use contact lenses in addition to glasses and my sight has only improved since becoming a patient of hers. The front office staff are always professional and friendly. They have gone out of their way to make sure my insurance benefits are applied and my prescriptions are ready when I order them. Wait times are always minimal if at all. I strongly recommend them if you are searching for a highly skilled optician who spends her time diagnosing as well as getting to know you as a valuable patient and customer.

Great place! They get you right in and out when it's time for your appointment. Dr. Thayer took the…read moretime to walk through pictures of my eyes and explained it to me in a way that made sense. When it came time to get new glasses, the employees out front did a great job of helping me find a pair that looks great on me. Dr. Kleve has also been nice to work with!

Awkward from entering. Unpleasant staff at counter. Long wait from scheduled appt time. Even my…read morechild said the Dr. was strange.

Extremely unhappy!!! This was a horrible "eye Doctor" she was rude from the very moment she called…read moremy name...please don't waste your time and money there! I walked out of my appointment before shelves even looked at my eyes was me telling me my previous eye Doctor told me wrong about my contacts and solution I use for them(he retired from 56 years expirence and I was extremely happy with my vision...my mother worked for an eye Doctor for 35 years, she couldn't believe how unprofessional this slob of a Doctor is and that this eye group would hire someone of this caliber

horrible customer service, the manager was very rude!…read more We booked an appointment 2 weeks out and they didn't have it booked. Could have already had glasses from a different eye place. The manager blamed us when I had the email from them.