Prairie View Eyecare

04/22/2026

Ever had a stye that just won't go away? Those stubborn bumps on the eyelid (called chalazions) happen when an oil gland gets blocked, and they can hang around for weeks even with warm compresses. Traditionally, the next step has been a procedure to have them cut out.

We're excited to offer a non-invasive alternative: OptiLight IPL. This light-based treatment help chalazion resolve without a needle or incision.

If you've been dealing with a stye that just won't quit, reach out. We'd love to talk through whether IPL may be a good fit for you.

04/17/2026

Prairie View Eyecare has been nominated in the 2026 Community Votes awards in three categories: Optometrist, Eyeglasses, and Contact Lenses .

We'd be honored to have your vote in any (or all!) of them.

It takes just a minute, and it genuinely means a lot to our small team.

Vote here: https://ankeny.communityvotes.com/2025/12/healthcare

Thank you for trusting us with your care.

04/10/2026

The other day, a patient grabbed a handful of business cards from the front desk on his way out. It took me longer than I'd like to admit to realize what he was doing.

Referrals are the highest compliment we receive, and we don't take that lightly. When you send a friend or family member our way, you're putting your name behind us and we want to make sure we always make you look good for doing that.

So thank you. Genuinely.

If you've ever recommended us to someone, we hope we came through for them. And if you know someone who needs an eye doctor, we'd be honored to take care of them.

03/27/2026

Had the chance to take the Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and Altius Performance Contact Lenses for a spin while I was in Arizona — hiking and golfing. Pretty good testing grounds.

The glasses capture hands-free video so you're never fumbling for your phone, and the Altius lenses are designed specifically for helping with light sensitivity on active days outside. Both held up.

What surprised a lot of people when I was on the course was that you can actually get smart glasses at your eye doctor. We carry both at Prairie View Eyecare if you want to check them out.

03/23/2026

Heavy eyelids are something I hear about more than you might think. Sometimes it's just cosmetic, but a lot of the time people notice it affects how tired their eyes feel too.

We've been using OptiLift for a little while now — radiofrequency energy to tighten the skin around the eyelids, no surgery, no downtime. These are results after just one treatment. Peak effect usually comes around the third or fourth.

If it's something you've been thinking about, come talk to us.

03/05/2026

🎉 Tomorrow's the night — and we're giving things away!
Join us Thursday, March 5th from 4–7 PM as Prairie View Eyecare officially launches two FDA-approved, non-surgical treatments for dry eye relief and eyelid rejuvenation — and we're celebrating with LIVE demos, special pricing, and some incredible raffle prizes.
🏆 Raffle Prize 1: A complete OptiLight + OptiLift treatment session — a $1,899 value
🕶️ Raffle Prize 2: A Maui Jim gift card for a non-prescription pair of sunglasses
Plus — complimentary dry eye evaluations, launch-night pricing, and our team on hand to answer all your questions.
Must be present to win. Come see what the buzz is about — we'd love to see you there!
📍 The District at Prairie Trail, Ankeny, Iowa

03/03/2026

If you've been dealing with dry, irritated eyes — the kind where drops only go so far — we'd love to have you stop by our office this Thursday evening from 4-7pm

We're hosting an open house to introduce two new treatments we're bringing to the practice: OptiLight IPL and OptiLift by Lumenis. Both are designed to treat dry eye disease at the source, not just manage the symptoms.

Come see a live demo, learn how the technology works, and ask Dr. Kahnk anything.

Every guest receives a complimentary dry eye evaluation, and we'll have a raffle for a Maui Jim sunglasses gift card and a free treatment session. Light refreshments too.
No appointment needed — just swing by.

02/27/2026

We've been waiting to share this one. OptiLight IPL and OptiLift are coming to Prairie View Eyecare next month — two advanced dry eye treatments designed to get to the root of what's causing your discomfort, not just mask the symptoms. Think less irritation, less burning, and more comfortable eyes all day long. We can't wait to start offering this to our patients.

And we're planning something fun to celebrate the launch — save the date for Thursday, March 5th. We'll have all the details for you on Monday!

02/20/2026

I get migraines, and something that's made a real difference for me over the last few weeks are these Altius performance-tinted contact lenses. They filter over 99% of blue light, and when I feel a headache coming on, putting them in honestly feels like a release valve for all the pressure building in my head. They're single-use, so I just pop them in when I need them, especially on the bright sunny days outside. Give us a call or bring it up at your next visit if you're curious whether they'd be a good fit.

02/09/2026

📋 Office Update

We will have limited availability on Wednesday, February 11th and most of Monday, February 16th as our team undergoes training on some exciting new treatment technologies.

We will be in the office but unable to see patients for most of those days.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We can't wait to share what's coming — stay tuned! 👀

01/26/2026

If you've noticed we've been quieter on social media lately, it's because we've been focused on what matters most—caring for you.

The past two months have been our busiest yet, and we couldn't be more thankful for our amazing patients.

We have some exciting things planned for the new year that we can't wait to share with you soon!

12/23/2025