Dr. 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. He has performed over 28,000 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 very proud to partner with LasikPlus. We specialize in LASIK, and we are committed to being the best! We offer the latest technology, very-reasonable prices, flexible payment-plans, and a specialized-staff with unsurpassed-experience. We are great at LASIK, and we love doing it!” —Richard Maw, MD
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
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Residency
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
LASIK Eye surgery in Des Moines, Iowa
6305 Mills Civic Parkway,Suite 3113
West Des Moines, Iowa
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LASIK Eye Surgery in Omaha, Nebraska
15909 West Maple Rd,Suite 106
Omaha, Nebraska
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LasikPlus Reviews on Google
I go in today for my follow up appointment after my procedure on Friday. So far, it's been amazing. I haven't needed my glasses again, not once. I'm excited to see things even better when the healing is done. Great experience that I wish I would have done sooner.
Absolutely 100% happy with pre, post and operation itself. Just overall amazing experience and so happy I did it. Obviously we all only have one pair of eyes and getting them worked on by lazers is maybe not the most comforting idea ever. But I must say I felt so comfortable at the LasikPlus. From Derrick at the front desk and all the technicians to the optometrist on staff and of course Dr. Maw who works his magic. Overall just a great experience and so happy I did it here. Lifetime warranty in case I would ever need a touch up in the future and cost me considerably less than other local clinics. Couldn't be happier and I expect you will have the same results. Cheers
Stuff it was great. I love it ❤️
WOW..!! I still can't believe am out of my glasses permanently. Its been 30 + years I was with my glasses & its completely free now.. It takes few days to get used or get the clear vision without glasses but I'm feeling confident on how its getting better slowly. Thanks a TON to Dr.Maw & the entire team who supported with the procedures from inquiry, credit care briefing, initial eye check up until I enter the surgery room. Appreciate you guys!! I started recommending Lasik Plus to couple of my friends too.. Thanks, Ram
The people were very informative and always happy to answer any questions. The ability to watch some procedures in FB was really helpful. Some of the staff have gone through it as well which is nice. Regardless of my anxiousness of the unknown feelings I was reassured. The procedure was quick. Loads of pressure, which I was informed would happen, but didn't even feel the laser or smell anything. It wasn't painful, but was uncomfortable because it was foreign to me, but all of which was expressed to me that would happen and what I expected. After the eye numbing solution wears off, when I got home, the burning they warned me about was there but they provided sunglasses, Tylenol PM, and recommended to nap after, which helped. When I woke up and I can see, it's a weird feeling, seeing with my own eyes without any aid. I'm 31 and have had glasses or contacts since around 3rd grade. Nothing can express how thankful I am to the folks at LasikPlus for helping me see.
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