LASIK SELF TEST
The Des Moines LASIK specialists at Des Moines Eye Surgeons invite you to find out if you are a LASIK candidate. Please take our LASIK self-evaluation test and one of our staff members will be in touch with you to discuss your LASIK candidacy.
OPTICAL SHOP
At Eye Designs, you'll find a large variety of eyewear styles that fit your personality and preferences. Unlike many other optical shops, Eye Designs staff members are certified opticians who provide individualized selection, care, styling and fitting. There is a frame to suit every individual and every budget.
EYELID SURGERY
Every year, thousands of men and women choose eyelid surgery to improve their vision and the way they look. Droopy eyelids can make you appear older and can also impair vision. Eyelid surgery with Des Moines Eye Surgeons corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags around your eyes that make you look worn and tired.
COSMETIC SERVICES
If you are seeing BOTOX© in the Des Moines area contact us today! Des Moines Eye Surgeons offers Latisse for eyelash enhancement and BOTOX® cosmetic injections. Learn how our cosmetic services can help you achieve your best look today!
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E. Michael Sarno, M.D.
E. Michael Sarno, M.D.
Native of Lake Mills, Iowa
Practice Emphasis
Refractive laser surgery for treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
Laser surgery for glaucoma
Corneal transplantation
Cataract extraction and lens implantation
Education and Credentials
Johns Hopkins University
University of Iowa Medical School
University of Kansas (internship, residencies in internal medicine and ophthalmology)
Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation, University of Southern California (fellowship in corneal diseases and surgery)
Recognition and Achievements
Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Developed new techniques for corneal transplants, laser treatment of corneal infections and treating nearsightedness
Initiated the corneal transplant program at Mercy and the Surgery Center of Des Moines
Among first ophthalmologists in Iowa to perform radial keratotomy (surgery to correct nearsightedness)
Coordinator at Mercy Hospital Medical Center for development of EXCIMER laser surgery program to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism
Past chief of Ophthalmology Department at Mercy
Clinical instructor at the USC School of Medicine, teaching fellow ophthalmologists advanced techniques in corneal surgery, cataract surgery, and lens implantation
Medical Staff Member:
Mercy Medical Center
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Iowa Lutheran and Broadlawns Hospitals
HealthSouth Surgery
Center of Des Moines
Laser Eye Center of Iowa