Dr. Kenneth R. Hansen, O.D.

Founder of Ankeny Family Vision Center,
Optometrist

Dr. Kenneth Hansen founded Ankeny Family Vision Center in October of 1977 in 700 square feet of space with one employee!! He graduated from the University of Houston with his Doctor of Optometry in 1974 and served in the military for 17 years as both a Naval Officer and the optometrist for the Iowa National Guard.

In 2017, he sold his practice to his associate of eight years, Dr. Mandy Pietig, and under her leadership it has grown in doctors and employees—one of which is Dr. Hansen! At 75, Dr. Hansen is enjoying just being one of the doctors and leaving the administrative duties to Dr. Pietig and her team.

Dr. Hansen enjoys the challenge of fitting contact lenses, as well as providing the individualized, comprehensive and preventative eye health care that has always been his passion and for which Ankeny Family Vision Center is known. He also co-manages surgery patients and loves seeing the multiple generations of patients he has for their primary eye health needs.

At this time, Dr. Hansen has no plans to retire. He sees patients two days a week and enjoys his five-day weekends. He loves meeting the eye care needs of the Ankeny community and will continue until the Lord directs differently.

He serves on the Faith Baptist Bible College Board of Directors (19 years), and also Alpha Women’s Center Board here in Ankeny. He also spends time with his wife, Marcia, and his 15 grandchildren!!

Ankeny Family Vision Center celebrated 47 years of serving the Ankeny community in 2024, and 50 years of practice for Dr. Hansen!

Dr. Mandy Mataya Pietig, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Mandy Pietig joined Ankeny Family Vision Center in 2009 and transitioned to owner in 2017. A native of Madrid, she received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2007. Together with her husband, Dr. Todd Pietig, she leads Ankeny Family Vision Center with a shared commitment to making both patients and team members feel valued and cared for. She is a strong advocate for informed medical decision-making and strives to recommend the best course of action for each of her patients.

One of Dr. Pietig’s passions lies in seeing children thrive. She starts seeing patients as early as six months of age! Since 80% of learning is visual, her goal for every child is success in school, sports, and beyond. She also enjoys a variety of contact lens challenges—myopia control, medically necessary contacts, multifocal lenses, and scleral or specialty lens fits for keratoconus and dry eye.

Whether you are simply in need of a routine eye exam or faced with a medical eye condition such as pink eye, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, or macular degeneration, Dr. Pietig will take the time to listen to your concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan to meet your unique needs.

Outside the office, Dr. Pietig can be found hiking or traveling with her boys—if she can keep up! She loves that God made her a mother to three boys and wife to Todd and values every opportunity to spend time with her family. She is rarely without a book and is particularly grateful for the support of her book club and Bible study gals. A fun fact about Dr. Pietig—she was a black belt and qualified for the Olympic team… many, many years ago.

Dr. Todd Pietig, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Todd grew up on a family farm in Carroll, Iowa, where he learned the value of hard work and community—principles that continue to guide his patient care today. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Northern Iowa before completing his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2007. Since then, he has been proudly serving patients throughout central Iowa.

Dr. Pietig joined Ankeny Family Vision Center in 2019 and, together with his wife, Dr. Mandy Pietig, is honored to lead a practice that truly feels like family. They hope every patient feels welcomed and cared for the moment they walk through the door.

Dr. Pietig has a special interest in dry eye management, myopia control (including Ortho-K), and medical eye care. Known for his approachable and caring nature, he takes time to connect with each patient and provide personalized, comprehensive care for the entire family.

Outside the office, Dr. Pietig enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and their three boys—Alex, Austin, and Max. Whether golfing, fishing, or camping, he’s always up for an adventure and hopes to visit a new national park with his family each year.

Dr. Todd is passionate about providing individualized, comprehensive eye care to the Ankeny community and surrounding areas, helping every patient see and live their best.

Dr. Erica Seelye, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Erica Seelye is originally from North Dakota but has been happy to call Iowa home for the last 5 years. Upon completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Mary, she went on to earn her doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University in 2015, graduating with distinction. She is a member of the Iowa Optometric Association and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. In her spare time, Dr. Seelye enjoys relaxing at home with her husband, son, and family dog. She also likes to travel and spend time outdoors, whether going for a walk or keeping busy with yard work.

Dr. Teri Shepherd, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. Teri Shepherd joined Ankeny Family Vision Center in October 2024 and brings over a decade of experience in providing compassionate, comprehensive eye care. Originally from Ottumwa, Iowa, she earned her undergraduate degree from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN, and received her Doctorate of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2011.

Since 2011, she has been serving patients in the Des Moines area with a special focus on ocular disease, contact lenses, and family eye care. Dr. Shepherd loves seeing patients of all ages and is passionate about meeting the unique needs of each individual. She is especially knowledgeable in the management of dry eye disease, diabetic eye care, and myopia control treatments for children.

Outside the office, Dr. Shepherd lives in West Des Moines with her husband, Brian, a talented chef, and their three children—Sophie, Ensley, and Camden. Their home is full of energy thanks to two dogs, including a playful new puppy. The family enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and St. Louis Cardinals. Whether at work or at home, Dr. Shepherd is passionate about building lasting connections and caring for families in her community.