Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision - many of which do not have obvious symptoms. Eye doctors know how age and risk factors affect vision over time for young and old, and they understand the benefits and features of corrective lenses including eyeglasses and contacts.
Dr. Franzeen takes the time to explain the results of your eye exam, describe your options and listen to your eye care needs. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing and treating potential vision problems.
Meet our doctor:

Dr. Blake Franzeen was born and raised in Bayard, Iowa. He received his degree in Biology from Buena Vista University in 1998, and went on to obtain his Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2002.His work experience includes working for a private practice in Des Moines as well as externships at the Gainesville VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida; Beaufort Naval Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina; and the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Franzeen is fully TPA and DPA certified to provide treatment of ocular disease. His areas of professional interest include contact lenses, and treatment of anterior and posterior segment ocular disease.
He is married to his wife Mindy and they have 2 boys, Cameron(7) and Carter(5). He enjoys golf, Iowa Hawkeye sports, and traveling with his family.