Business Details
Trusted Optometrists for Family Eye Care in Ankeny
At Child and Family Vision Center in Ankeny, we are committed to providing comprehensive eye care tailored to the unique needs of every family member. Our practice specializes in diagnosing and treating ocular diseases, prescribing customized eyewear, and offering advanced vision therapy programs to address learning-related visual challenges. With a focus on neuro-optometric rehabilitation, we help patients recover from vision disruptions caused by brain injuries or neurological conditions. Our team prioritizes personalized care, dedicating time to understand each patient's medical history and lifestyle to deliver solutions that enhance visual comfort and performance.We serve Ankeny and surrounding communities, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention for children's vision issues that may impact academic and athletic success. Our expertise extends to myopia management, utilizing cutting-edge treatments like soft multifocal contact lenses to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. By combining compassionate care with evidence-based practices, we strive to be a trusted partner in maintaining lifelong eye health for our patients.
Services
Vision Therapy
Myopia Management
Sports Vision Training
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lens Exams
Astigmatism Correction
Eyeglasses
Designer Frames
Contact Lenses
Highlights and features
- We specialize in vision therapy for learning and sports performance challenges.
- Our neuro-optometric rehabilitation addresses vision issues from brain injuries.
- We offer evidence-based myopia management to slow childhood nearsightedness.
- Personalized care prioritizes patient education and long-term eye health.
- Serving Ankeny families with comprehensive optometric services for all ages.
What people say
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Worked on the same thing
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Services
Vision Therapy
Customized vision therapy programs improve eye-brain coordination for children and adults with learning-related vision problems, lazy eye, or eye teaming difficulties. Our exercises enhance tracking, focusing, and depth perception to support academic and athletic performance. This non-surgical approach addresses functional vision issues beyond what glasses alone can correct.
Myopia Management
Our myopia management program uses FDA-approved soft multifocal contact lenses to slow childhood nearsightedness progression. By altering peripheral light focus, these lenses reduce eye elongation risks, lowering chances of severe eye diseases like retinal detachment. Regular monitoring ensures optimal treatment outcomes for long-term vision health.
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation
Specialized neuro-optometric rehabilitation restores visual function after traumatic brain injuries, strokes, or neurological conditions. Customized treatment plans combine therapeutic lenses and visual exercises to retrain eye-brain communication, addressing double vision, balance issues, and visual processing disorders for improved daily functionality.
Sports Vision Training
Sports vision training enhances visual skills critical for athletic performance, including hand-eye coordination, peripheral awareness, and reaction time. Tailored exercises improve focus during fast-paced movements, benefiting athletes in baseball, basketball, and other sports requiring precise visual processing under dynamic conditions.
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our comprehensive eye exams evaluate visual acuity, eye health, and functional vision beyond basic sight testing. Advanced diagnostics detect early signs of ocular diseases like glaucoma while assessing binocular vision and focusing abilities to ensure optimal visual performance for children and adults.
People
Dr. Erik Romsdahl
Optometrist
Dr. Erik Romsdahl specializes in pediatric vision care and neuro-optometric rehabilitation. With extensive experience in vision therapy, he develops personalized treatment plans to address learning-related visual challenges and post-concussion vision disorders. His patient-centered approach emphasizes clear communication and evidence-based care.
Questions
What age groups do you treat?
We provide eye care for infants, children, and adults, with specialized services for pediatric vision development and adult neuro-optometric rehabilitation.
How does vision therapy help learning difficulties?
Vision therapy improves eye tracking, focusing, and teaming skills essential for reading and classroom performance, addressing undiagnosed visual issues that may mimic learning disabilities.
What is myopia management?
Myopia management uses specialized contact lenses and monitoring to slow childhood nearsightedness progression, reducing future risks of serious eye diseases.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major vision and medical insurance plans. Contact our office for specific coverage verification and billing assistance.
How to schedule an appointment?
Call 515-964-7541 during business hours or visit our website to request an appointment online for comprehensive eye exams or specialized vision therapy consultations.
Reviews (6)
Lucy Douglas
Jan 29, 2022
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Superb! Dr. Romsdahl is not only skilled optometrist but also a genuinely caring human being. With all of my other health issues, he considers all the variables. I recommend him to everyone.
Tina Plew
Jan 28, 2022
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I'm new to the area and used reviews to pick this eye clinic. Well deserved rating! First, the call to confirm my appt. was very welcoming and helpful. Dr. Eric is very efficient. He's knowledgeable but most importantly..he addressed every concern I had. That is so appreciated. I will try and buy my glasses there and will go back!!
Greg Ingram
Jan 05, 2022
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Great Eye Doctor. Listens and answers additional questions. The receptionist is also super friendly and provides excellent customer service.
Karen Kolb
Dec 25, 2021
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Very friendly people. I appreciate how patient the Dr was with our daughter. I would highly recommended.
Heather Cross
Aug 22, 2021
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Dr Erik and Simone were amazing! They were so good with my daughter, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome of our visit. Came from another outside eye clinic and compared this place is A+ for kiddos!!
Katie Jasso
Apr 26, 2021
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My family & I have been coming to Child and Family Vision Center for years now. Dr. Erik always explains things in detail while the environment is also welcoming. It is a smaller office which is one of the things I love about it. You get personalized care which is awesome. I would definitely recommend this business to others!
