Dr. Ryan P Ames, OD

Dr. Ryan P. Ames was named one of America’s Best Eye Doctors by Newsweek in July 2021! Dr. Ryan was nominated by his peers in the eye care field and ranked #31 nationally due to his exceptional quality of eye care, great continuity of care and the high quality of technology used in his practice. Dr. Ryan Ames was born and raised in Oshkosh. He graduated from North High and attended Drake University where he received his BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and Philosophy. While completing his undergraduate degree, he performed parasitology research, which was later published, with Des Moines Osteopathic Medical School.Next, he was accepted in the optometric program at the Illinois College of Optometry. Along with his regular studies, he was a teaching assistant for the ophthalmic optics course. He also received membership into the Gold Key Honors Society. This honor was awarded to less than 10% of his graduating class.Beyond the required course work, he took elective courses in …advanced spectacle prescribing, ridged gas permeable contact lens modifications, and therapeutic injectable medications.Along with comprehensive eye care, Dr. Ryan has emphasized his practice on specialty contact lenses (including scleral lenses and corneal refractive therapy), glaucoma, and dry eye management. Dr. Ryan also enjoys working with children and has advanced training in pediatrics and binocular vision.Dr. Ryan is a member of the Lake Cities Optometric Society, the Wisconsin Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, provider for the InfantSEE Program, and active in the Lake Cities Rotary Club.