Due to the close contact required with eye exams and fitting glasses, we continue to ask that masks be worn. Choose from hundreds of womens and mens eyeglasses, sunglasses and designer frames, along with contact lenses and childrens glasses. If you'd like a custom solution for work, reading, safety or sports, we can tailor a solution for you.
Independent doctors of optometry at each location offer friendly, professional and thorough eye exams. You'll walk out of your appointment with a prescription for better sight. Not only do we serve the Des Moines metro area, but we also serve other great Iowa cities like Ames, Pella and Carroll.
Independent doctors of optometry at each location offer friendly, professional and thorough eye exams. You'll walk out of your appointment with a prescription for better sight. Not only do we serve the Des Moines metro area, but we also serve other great Iowa cities like Ames, Pella and Carroll.
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Whylies is a family owned optical business that, since 1951, is committed to serving the eye care needs of Central Iowa. Each and every employee is dedicated to your satisfaction. Whylie Eye Care Centers is Iowa's largest independently owned provider of prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, contact, lenses, and eyewear accessories.
Dispensers help guide customers through the process of selecting frames, lenses, and contacts. Lab technicians artfully craft glasses and our efficient staff fulfill orders and promptly handle insurance filings and any follow-up. Contact us, if you would like us to get in touch with you when a position is available!
At Whylie Eye Care Centers we accept most forms of private insurance, as well as Medicare and Medicaid. We'll file your claim for most insurance plans, making the process easy to help you see with style. To confirm that your plan is accepted at Whylie's, please contact one of the Whylie locations closest to you.
Doctors of optometry at each of our 12 locations offer friendly, professional and thorough eye exams. You'll walk out of your appointment with a prescription for better sight. Never had an eye exam? Don't worry - it is easy, painless and best of all, the end result will be a prescription to help you see more clearly.
You'll find hundreds of options of eyeglass and sunglass frames at all twelve of our central Iowa locations. Find your best look from popular brands such as Coach, Michael Kors, Ray-Ban, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Guess, Vera Bradley, Versace, Sworovski, Cazal, Elle, Ellen Tracy, Steve Madden, and Ann Taylor.
Reviews (10)
Heidi Janecke
Oct 25, 2021
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Alan Hyatt
Aug 11, 2021
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I recently purchased a golf progressive sunglass lens from a young man (Vince). It is a WOW in all ways. Vince shared with me that Whylie was the first company in the US to use this special technology from Shamir Lens. The depth, and breadth of everything outside is crystal clear. I choose the amber lens and it works perfectly. Vince, all the best to you in your career I am confident it will work out for you as your attention to detail and professionalism were ever present when helping me. I highly recommend this store and special lens for outdoor sports use.
Mr. Taylor
Dec 07, 2020
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Don't go here, i got what was supposed to be top of the line glasses from here. All 8 screws on it where loose. Some way more the others. You could move the frame. I took then back to get tightened up. The ladie scratched my lense then made me pay for a fee for fixing them. Told me they would be done ther next day. Then called and said Monday. This started on Wednesday. Today is Tuesday. I recieved no call Monday. I had to call today to ask why they didn't call me Monday to find out there was a delay and they hope they show up tomorrow. That would be a week without seeing well and having to have
Amber Winn
Jun 03, 2020
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Teressa Edwards
Dec 12, 2019
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I highly recommend Dr. Draayer at the Pleasant Hill location. His exam was very thorough, and he took his time. I have not gotten my glasses yet, but I have had occasion to get glasses for my kids there. The opticians are very knowlegeable and helpful. Overall, we always have good experiences there.
Terry Adams Realtor
Jan 06, 2019
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Cathleen Blome
Sep 25, 2018
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Johnston Whylie is the worst eyecare exam and experience I’ve had in all the years since I’ve worn glasses. That’s over 50 years. The staff there is rude and condescending. After receiving my glasses and giving me a couple weeks to adjust, I went back. My left lens was not good and I could not see to drive or read correctly. They basically told me everything was fine and sent me out the door.
A week later I took these same glasses to an independent eye doctor and had them looked at again.
Under the scope he could clearly see that my left lens was compromised. His diagnoses was the lens
A week later I took these same glasses to an independent eye doctor and had them looked at again.
Under the scope he could clearly see that my left lens was compromised. His diagnoses was the lens
Robert Walter
Sep 16, 2018
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Phillip H.
Aug 27, 2014
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Jamie M.
Oct 06, 2012
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The doctor here is fine. The problem is with their opticians and their lab. My wife and I each got new frames and lenses there this summer. I had to send mine back to the lab twice, my wife once. Their lab didn't put on the anti-glare coating we paid for, and when they came back after fixing their mistake, they had bent my frames really badly. So back it went again. They also didn't put the coating on my wife's glasses either.
My wife has bifocals, and they were also mis-measured the first time we were there. Between the two of us, we've had to come back 5-6 times just to
My wife has bifocals, and they were also mis-measured the first time we were there. Between the two of us, we've had to come back 5-6 times just to
