Richard Maw, M.D.
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Dr. Richard Maw's Bio and Credentials
Richard Maw, M.D. is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology who has performed over 21,000 LASIK procedures since 1999. He was fellowship trained at the Harvard Medical School and received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Maw has been trusted to perform LASIK on friends, family, doctors, surgeons (including other eye surgeons), lawyers, military fighter pilots, commercial-airline pilots, Olympic athletes, and professional athletes. He has also had LASIK himself.
He has performed extensive research in ophthalmology and published numerous articles in peer review journals. He has presented dozens of scientific papers on LASIK to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Dr. Maw was among the first doctors in the world to prove that using larger optical zones during LASIK reduces the occurrence of night glare, and one of the first doctors in the Northeast to perform LASIK for hyperopia and hyperopia with astigmatism. He has participated in FDA monitored clinical trials for LASIK for hyperopia, LASIK for hyperopia with astigmatism, and scleral expansion band placement for the reversal of presbyopia with Dr. Soloway at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
"I am proud that LasikPlus Des Moines is the number one Lasik center in Iowa, and I am committed to keeping us number one!" - Richard Maw, M.D.
Dr. Maw's Education
- University of Iowa, College of Medicine, M.D.
- Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Fellowship
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship
Additional Certifications, Affiliations, & Memberships
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Board Certified
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- American College of Eye Surgeons
LasikPlus – Des Moines, Iowa
6305 Mills Civic Parkway,Suite 3113
West Des Moines, IA, Iowa IA, Iowa
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Every step was explained before it happened in good detail. It was comforting knowing ahead of time considering I was nervous. It’s 30 hours later and I can see perfectly. I haven’t had any complications and the only issue which is expected is extreme sensitivity to light. Even that has improved so much in the last 8 hours. I would definitely do it again. Thanks to the LasikPlus team for a great experience ☺️
Besides the whole being able to see thing, which is amazing! The staff was the best I have ever worked with! From my check in @ the front desk, to my walk to the front door, everyone that I encountered made my experience excellent! I will definitely be recommending LasikPlus to all of my friends, family, and probably even complete strangers!
What a GREAT experience! Fantastic staff and doctors. I would recommend LasikPlus to anyone. So quick and easy. Years of glasses gone in a matter of moments. Back to work and 20/20 vision
All of the staff are really friendly and accommodating. I was very nervous about the procedure and they did a great job answering all of my questions and concerns. During my procedure they were very encouraging and let me know how much time was left and what was happening. Dr Maw also text me with his personal cell incase I had any questions or needed anything post procedure. Highly recommended!
Thank you!!! I'm seeing a lot better now. You all did great I trust you with my eyes and I will tell everyone about the experience I had. Thank you again, Marty Alexander
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