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Eye Doctor Des Moines | Ophthalmologist Des Moines

Ophthalmology • Des Moines, IA

★★★★☆4.4/5155 reviews across 7 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • TrustReviewers.com (Des Moines Eye Care): 4.6 out of 5 (38)
  • Vitals.com (Dr. Jeffrianne S. Young): 4.2 out of 5 (29)
  • Birdeye (Eye Care Partners): 3.7 out of 5 (11)
  • Vitals.com (Dr. James F. Lawler): Not explicitly stated (14 ratings total) (14)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Christy Benson): 5.0 out of 5 (7)
  • WebMD (Dr. Naveen Husain): 4.0 out of 5 (3)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Syed Husain): 4.3 out of 5 (52)
  • WebMD (Dr. David Ball): 4.5 out of 5 (15)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Knowledgeable and thorough medical care
  • Friendly and approachable demeanor from some doctors
  • Successful surgical outcomes (cataract, LASIK)
  • Clear explanation of tests and treatment options by providers
  • Efficient appointment experiences for some patients

Common complaints

  • Rude or unprofessional front desk and administrative staff
  • Slow service and long wait times
  • Inconsistent communication or lack of thorough explanation regarding procedures/conditions
  • Occasional billing or scheduling issues (e.g., losing information, charging for non-covered services)
  • Instances of feeling dismissed or treated poorly during consultations

In patients' words

"Dr. Lawler is the most patient, kind, and thorough doctor I've ever had--ophthalmologist or otherwise. ... He really goes the extra mile for his patients."

— Vitals.com review for Dr. James F. Lawler

"Best cataract Doctor! I was very nearsighted, -9 and -14, and Dr. Husain expertly corrected my eyes. For two years I have been glasses-free!"

— Healthgrades review for Dr. Syed Husain

"Slowest services I have ever received! The lady who schedules appointments and checks you out is so rude I couldn't believe it!"

— TrustReviewers.com review for Des Moines Eye Care

"[She] acted annoyed with my father's appointment while we were there. We were treated as we were wasting her time."

— Vitals.com review for Dr. Jeffrianne S. Young

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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