Ophthalmology

Medical and Surgical Treatment of the Eye

Eye Specialists-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center treats medical conditions of the eye and eye injuries. Our ophthalmologists use high-tech equipment found in larger eye clinics nationwide. Although we don’t make glasses or fit for contact lenses, we can give patients a prescription for glasses that they can take to a retail location of their choice.

Conditions treated:

• Cataracts – Dropless surgery offered (Learn more from Dr. Zimmer)

• Corneal abrasions

• Eyelid surgery

• Foreign-body removal

• Glaucoma (Learn more from Dr. De La Rosa)

• Lesion removal

• Retina conditions – diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion

In-Office Laser Treatment

A single type of laser can't be used to treat multiple eye problems, so our clinic has three: Argon, YAG, and SLT. They are used for treating:

• Diabetic retinopathy

• Post-cataract vision problems

• Specific types of glaucoma

We also perform some procedures in the operating room at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.

Make an appointment

You don’t need a referral to schedule an appointment with us. Our clinic accepts medical insurance only – no vision insurance. We will submit your claim for you.

Your first office visit will last between one and two hours. We will obtain your medical history, dilate your eyes, and perform a complete eye examination, which may include additional testing.

Please bring these to every appointment:

• Insurance cards

• Photo ID

• List of medicines you are taking, including prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal remedies, and any other supplements