Welcome to McDonald Optical

Since 1956, McDonald Optical has been the premier optical center in Iowa City. We are focused on providing only the highest quality products paired with individualized customer care. Our office is on the corner of Gilbert St and Hwy 6, right next door to Big Grove Brewery.
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McDonald Optical Information

McDonald Optical
1301 S Gilbert St Suite C2
Iowa City, IA 52240
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(319) 337-3737
Hours

Mon: 9am-5:30pm
Tue: 9am-5:30pm
Wed: 9am-5:30pm
Thu: 9am-6pm
Fri: 9am-5:30pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

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Brands

Stylish eyewear from
top designer brands

  • Cutler and Gross
  • Stuart Weitzman
  • Missoni
  • STATE Optical Co.
  • MOREL
  • Orgreen
  • Seraphin
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Oliver Peoples
  • Betsey Johnson
  • Carolina Herrera
  • Carrera
  • Chesterfield
  • David Beckham
  • FLEXON
  • FYSH
  • Kate Spade
  • KLiiK
  • Lafont
  • Maui Jim
  • MODO Eyewear
  • Oakley
  • OGI
  • OTP
  • Paul Smith
  • Prada
  • Ray-Ban
  • Scott Harris

Our most up-to-date
contact lens technology

  • Alcon
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • CooperVision
  • Acuvue 1-Day Define
  • Acuvue 1-Day Moist
  • Acuvue 2
  • Acuvue Oasys
  • Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day
  • Acuvue Oasys with Transitions
  • Acuvue Vita
  • Avaira Vitality
  • Bausch + Lomb ULTRA
  • Biofinity
  • Biofinity Energys
  • Biomedics 55 Premier
  • Biomedics toric
  • Biotrue ONEday
  • clariti 1 day
  • Dailies Colors
  • Dailies Total 1
  • Infuse
  • MiSight 1 day
  • MyDay
  • MyDay Energys
  • Precision 1
  • Proclear
  • Proclear 1 day
  • PureVision
  • PureVision2
  • Silsoft
  • SofLens
  • Total 30
  • Voyant 1-Day
  • Voyant Monthly
  • Voyant Premium

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30% off a Complete Pair of Glasses

with Donation of 2 or More Items now thru Dec 31

*some restrictions apply

Meet the team

Our optometrists and opticians are here to match you to the right lenses and a perfect fit!

Dr. Brian Kirschling
Dr. Brian Kirschling
Optometrist
Tera Washpun
Tera Washpun
General Manager
Becca Cox
Becca Cox
Optician
Lauren Ensminger
Lauren Ensminger
Optician
Bennett Haack
Technician
Ruth Miller
Technician
Gloria Vega
Gloria Vega
Front Desk

See what others say about
McDonald Optical

Dr. Kirschling is a great doctor. I would know after 40 years of eye care needs! Great staff too! AMAZING selection of eyeglasses. I cannot wait to get my glasses!
M.H.
They went above and beyond to help me find a temporary solution for my daughter's broken glasses until she could be seen for an appointment. Thanks to the staff here!
A.C.
Dr. Kirschling was excellent at communicating my eye condition, treatment, and prescription. Plus, he's very engaging with patients. Lauren was awesome at helping me with great frames, measurements, and fitting. McDonald Optical provides a very caring family service for the Iowa City community. Thank you.
J.S.

Appointments

Use our online scheduler to make an appointment convenient for you.

New Patient

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Insurance

Use your insurance benefits

We accept the following insurance plans. Please note we do not accept vision insurance plans.

Other insurances accepted include:

  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Midlands Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellmark BCBS

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