Discover Vision Centers–
Leading Laser Vision Correction Centers in Kansas City, MO
Our medical eye doctors are board-certified, highly-trained specialists who regularly participate in research involving innovative, ground-breaking technologies and solutions.
Expert Eye Doctors Serving Kansas City
Discover Vision Centers has proudly served the Kansas City region since 1973. Over the past 50 years, DVC has established itself with some of the best specialists in all aspects of eye care treatment and vision correction, including LASIK. Our doctors are known nationally and internationally for their contributions to leading-edge eye care, research, and ground-breaking technologies and solutions. Discover Vision Centers has 9 clinic locations with full-service optical shops, 3 LASIK / SMILE laser vision correction centers, and 3 eye surgery centers in Missouri and Kansas to serve you.
Our medical eye doctors are board-certified, highly-trained specialists who regularly participate in research involving innovative, ground-breaking technologies and solutions. From contact lenses and eyeglasses to the latest advancements in vision correction, our focus is on the health of your eyes and the quality of your life.
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Why DVC?
Vision by Age
There are various vision correction and eye health issues that patients can benefit from in the age range of 20 to 40 years old. Many of our patients in this age range enjoy the lifestyle benefits that LASIK eye surgery and vision correction procedures offer.
Learn More About SMILEOnce people get into their 40's it is common for presbyopia to set in. Reading vision becomes a problem and once strong eyes often begin to decline. Contact us anytime if you feel your vision is getting worse and we can make a suggestion on the best path forward.
Learn More About Refractive Lens ExchangeFor patients over 50 who are experiencing blurry vision, we recommend scheduling a cataract evaluation with one of our ophthalmologists. As we age, the likelihood of developing a cataract increases, and we often find that cataract surgery is the recommended treatment plan.
Learn More About Light Adjustable LensKansas City Laser Vision Correction Procedures
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Modern Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery removes your eye’s clouded natural lens and replaces it with an intraocular lens implant. Today’s premium lenses do more than restore clarity; they correct distance, intermediate, and near vision to reduce or eliminate glasses. Discover Vision surgeons across Missouri and Kansas are among the most experienced in the region with modern cataract surgery and premium implants, including the Light Adjustable Lens, the only lens that can be fine-tuned after surgery.
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Refractive Lens Exchange
Refractive lens exchange, also called clear lens exchange, uses the same trusted technique as cataract surgery to replace the eye’s aging lens before a cataract forms. It corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and presbyopia, frees most patients from readers and progressive glasses, and removes the possibility of a future cataract. It is an ideal option for active adults over 45 who are not candidates for LASIK.
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LASIK
For younger patients with stable vision, laser correction remains life-changing. Had LASIK years ago and finding reading harder? Refractive lens exchange is the natural next step, and we will guide you to it.
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SMILE
SMILE offers a minimally invasive flapless option. SMILE is perfect for people who suffer from nearsightedness with or without astigmatism. SMILE is a LASIK-like procedure available to improve vision with all the benefits of traditional LASIK but with a smaller incision and being less invasive.
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EVO ICL
EVO ICL, or implantable collamer lens, is an innovative alternative to LASIK, SMILE, and PRK. It is ideal for high nearsightedness, with or without astigmatism, and thinner corneas.
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Premium IOL
Cataracts occur when the lens inside our eye becomes cloudy. Cataract surgery can be performed to remove our natural lens and replace it with a man-made intraocular lens implant (IOL). 20 years later, technological advancements now provide implants that not only replace the cloudy lens but these premium intraocular lenses correct distance, intermediate, and near vision to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses. Discover Vision Centers has surgeons in Missouri and Kansas with extensive experience with premium cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens implants.
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PRK
PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) can also be referred to as ASA (Advanced Surface Ablation). It is a corrective laser eye surgery that can be utilized as an alternative for those that are not candidates for LASIK or SMILE. For example, someone with insufficient corneal thickness may still enjoy the benefits of excellent laser vision correction as a safe option.
Eye Conditions We Treat
Cataract Treatment
Discover Vision Centers has multiple clinics in the Kansas City metro with a long history of providing care for patients with cataracts in the eye. Whether you are wanting the newest refractive lens implants to get rid of your bifocals and reading glasses or a standard single focus lens implant, we have all of your options covered.
Astigmatism Treatment
Discover Vision Center is your trusted destination for advanced astigmatism treatment. With our specialized expertise and technologies, we offer comprehensive solutions to help you achieve clear, focused vision.
Dry Eye Issues
Discover Vision Center specializes in treating dry eye issues. Our experienced team offers personalized care to alleviate discomfort and improve eye health. Experience relief and clarity with our comprehensive dry eye treatment options.
Our Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Discover Vision’s surgeons are fellowship-trained and board-certified, recognized nationally and internationally for their work in cataract, lens, and refractive surgery. They are led by Dr. John Doane, the practice’s most experienced premium-lens surgeon, who has cared for patients from 43 states and 25 countries and performed more SMILE procedures than any surgeon in the United States.
Fellowship-trained refractive and cataract surgeon; founding editor of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today; led United States SMILE clinical research. Listed first as the practice’s leading premium-lens surgeon.
Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, lens, and refractive surgery; fellowship under Dr. Doane.
Doug Dehning, M.D., Robert Null, M.D., Stephen Stechschulte, M.D., and Tyler Brundige, M.D. complete the cataract surgical team across our Missouri and Kansas surgery centers.
Why Do Our Clients Think That Discover Vision Is the Best Vision Correction Center in Kansas City?
The main benefit of having LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL or Refractive Lens Exchange at Discover Vision Centers is our over 50 years of taking care of patients in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our surgeons have the high level of training and are as experienced as you will find in the US. Importantly, it never gets old hearing why patients continue to refer friends and family for our care. They appreciate our honesty and the way we treat them as we would want to be treated. At Discover Vision Centers we call it the “Golden Rule of Patient Care,” which means to treat others as you, yourself, a family member, or a loved one would want to be treated. For us, it makes our recommendations very easy and straightforward. The best interests of our patients come first and we routinely have this reported back to us in direct feedback, online reviews, and candid comments that are shared with our team. We love reading our online reviews as they echo what we are striving to do for each patient we have the pleasure of caring for and serving. We think we have the best job on the planet – helping people see!
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say?
Dr. Hildreth has been our family optometrist for 20+ years…he is caring, knowledgeable, thorough and takes the time to explain conditions and options in an easy to understand way. Can’t recommend him highly enough!
The absolute best experience! I was listened too and was treated! I cannot say how pleased I was with the experience!
My doctor was helpful and explained everything the best he could and kept me calm throughout the whole process
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Optical Shop
Discover Vision Centers has full service optical shops at each of its locations offering the latest technology to ensure precise measurements that are unique to your frames. We carry a wide variety of high end and affordable frames, reading glasses. children’s eyeglasses, and safety glasses.
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Reorder Contacts
Are you a current Discover Vision patient who would like to reorder contact lenses? We work hard to provide a wide selection of contact lens options and make reordering fast and convenient.
