Eye Diseases Salt Lake City

Cataracts create progressively cloudy vision. Cataracts can happen anytime throughout our life, but become more common as we age. The condition can occur in either eye or in both eyes, and symptoms include halos around lights, difficulty seeing at night, blurred vision, or colors that appear faded.

Glaucoma usually involves an increase of pressure within the eye, which can damage the optic nerve. There are several types of glaucoma that can all result in blindness if left untreated. Adults over the age of 40, or those who have a family history of glaucoma. should undergo regular eye exams.

Macular degeneration is a deterioration of the retina. The macula is in the center of the retina and allows us to see details. When the macula becomes damaged, vision loss occurs in the middle of the field of vision, although some peripheral vision remains. 

Dry eyes can cause discomfort, redness, and other symptoms. Dry eyes may be a symptom of a more serious underlying disease. Fortunately, this common condition can often be managed with lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery. 

Diabetics are at increased risk of developing eye health complications, and suffer from a higher rate of glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other, related forms of blindness.We are proud to offer a clinic dedicated to diabetic eye care. 

From infants to seniors, we offer eye exams for patients of all ages. We have the specialized equipment and training required to perform the eye testing for patients who have had a stroke, suffered eye trauma, or have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or hypertension. 

We are excited to offer PROKERA® corneal bandages to treat a wide range of corneal conditions, including dry eye, and aid post-operative healing. These specially designed bandages have unique properties that reduce inflammation and other side effects while remaining comfortable in the eye.

A healthy cornea, the tissue on the surface of the eye, is round or dome-shaped. Keratoconus is a progressive disease which causes the corneal tissue to thin and bulge outward over time. This can result in distorted vision, trouble seeing close up, glares, and sensitivity to bright lights.