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 25,000 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, IA, Iowa IA, Iowa
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LASIK Eye Surgery in Omaha, Nebraska
15909 West Maple Rd,Suite 106
Omaha, NE, Nebraska NE, Nebraska
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LasikPlus Reviews on Google
Wonderful experience! Derek and Blythe assisted me through all questions and check-in, while Dr. Maw performed the procedure. He was great about talking me through each step. It didn’t hurt, but doing anything to your eyes can be scary. I would recommend to others! The nurse assisting Dr. Maw had a great personality and even cracked a few jokes to keep things light (I didn’t catch her name). Well done!
I am so glad I chose LasikPlus for my vision correction. The staff was absolutely wonderful and Dr. Maw was amazing! They took the time to answer my questions, walk me through the procedure, and ensured me things were going well during the procedure. The procedure took 10 minutes and I was able to see immediately after. They took an experience I was nervous about and made it as simple and painless as possible. I am thoroughly enjoying my newly restored vision! If you have ever considered lasik, please check out LasikPlus. You won’t regret it!
I had a good experience! Everyone was very nice & helpful. They said it wouldn't take very long & it didn't, the paperwork took longer than the procedure itself. Once the eyedrops wore off it was a little uncomfortable, but if you rest or sleep it gets much better when you wake up. Glad I had this done, I don't have to wear glasses to see anymore except to read now, that is a little odd, but I will get used to that. Thank you so much for this new experience!
I just had my Lasik treatment done today. From the first time I walked into the office for my initial exam to today the staff was amazing!! When it came to the procedure time, Dr Maw came in talked to me for a minute. Within that minute I felt a lot better. The procedure itself was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Dr maw talks you through the whole process. 9 hours later and I can see without glasses or contacts. I really don’t know why I waited this long. Thank you Dr Maw and the staff at LasikPlus for making this a great experience.
Dr Maw and the rest of the staff at LasikPlus we’re incredibly helpful! Derek was great explaining the entire process to me and Blythe was great helping us find the right payment options. They make the whole “scary” process fun. I have really high anxiety, and they all made me feel much better. Once everything was done I sat up, took a celebratory picture with Dr Maw, and was on my way. I have wore glasses since I was 6 and It absolutely blows my mind that I can see without them. I can’t thank LasikPlus enough for helping me see. It’s hasn’t even been 24 hours, and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Thank you thank you thank you!
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