Meet Dr. Peter Bracha, Retina Specialist

We are pleased to introduce you to Peter Bracha, M.D. who joined Wolfe Eye Clinic earlier this year and is now seeing patients in our Ames, Fort Dodge, Ottumwa, Pleasant Hill and West Des Moines offices. Dr. Bracha is a board-certified, fellowship trained retina specialist who specializes in medical and surgical management of retinal diseases. Dr. Bracha is originally from Ames, Iowa. He graduated Summa Cum…

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Welcome Dr. Caroline Wilson, Refractive Cataract & LASIK Surgeon

Wolfe Eye Clinic is excited to welcome Caroline W. Wilson, MD., a board- certified ophthalmologist specializing in the surgical treatment of cataract, cornea, and glaucoma as well as LASIK and refractive procedures. Dr. Wilson serves patients in our Cedar Rapids and Iowa City locations. Dr. Wilson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She obtained her medical degree…

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Meet Dr. William J. Johnson

Wolfe Eye Clinic is pleased to announce and welcome William Johnson, M.D. to our Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Fellowship team. Dr. Johnson joined us in July of 2022 and will work alongside our retina doctors for a 24 -month surgical and medical retina fellowship based in our West Des Moines office. Fellowships at Wolfe Eye Clinic provide a collegial…

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Protect Your Eyes from the Summer Sun

The warm weather is here in full force, and the sun is out! After our cold Iowa winter months, we welcome the sun and the warmth it brings. But as we apply sunblock to shield our skin, we must also think of how we can protect one of our most precious assets- our eyes! Although…

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Let’s Raise Cataract Awareness!

Let’s Raise Cataract Awareness! June was declared Cataract Awareness Month by Prevent Blindness back in 2013 due to the condition proving to be the leading cause of blindness for many years. According to National Today, cataracts are the most common eye condition reported in people over the age of 40 and around 30 million Americans suffer from cataracts….

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Dr. Matthew Rauen places the first EVO Visian® Implantable Collamer® Lens in Iowa. Patients now have another alternative to LASIK!

On May 6, 2022, Dr. Matthew Rauen placed the first EVO Visian® Implantable Collamer® Lens in Iowa for Wolfe Eye Clinic patient, Carolina. This lens provided a safe, effective option for Carolina to achieve independence from glasses and contacts. The recent FDA approval of the EVO Visian ICL,  gives another option to millions of people with myopia, or nearsightedness. EVO…

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May is Healthy Vision Month: Why Are Healthy Eyes Important?

In 2003, the National Eye Institute established May as Healthy Vision month to encourage individuals to make their eye health a priority. Did you know that more than 23 million Americans, age 18 and older have never had an eye exam? According to a national survey conducted by National Eye Institute, it’s true! Most times the…

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National Donate Life Month: Bee a Donor!

Did you know that more than 583 Iowans are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant? April is recognized each year as National Donate Life Month to help raise awareness and encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. Donate Life America’s campaign for 2022 was inspired by the vital role that bees play in sustaining life. Bees…

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Meet Dr. Logan Vincent, Glaucoma Specialist

Wolfe Eye Clinic is pleased to introduce you to Logan R. Vincent, M.D. a board -certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma disease and also performs cataract evaluations and cataract surgery. Dr. Vincent joined Wolfe Eye Clinic in 2021 and sees patients in our Ames, Des Moines and Fort Dodge offices. Dr. Vincent completed his Bachelor of…

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Get the Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration

February is here, and that means it is Age- Related Macular Degeneration Month (AMD). According to Genentech, about 15 million Americans have AMD and 1.7 million Americans have an advanced form of the disease. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people 50 years of age and older. Your eyes allow you to be in control…

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