Monthly Archives: July 2021

Thinking about LASIK surgery? LASIK is one of the safest elective surgical procedures available today. Millions of Americans have had LASIK eye surgery to correct their vision since it was introduced more than two decades ago.

Wouldn’t it be nice to never have to worry about glasses or contacts again? With the LASIK procedure, you get to wake up every day with clear vision. Being active and traveling is much easier, too. After you get LASIK, you will not have to worry about bringing your glasses with you on trips or to remember to bring solution for your contacts.

Even if you weren’t a candidate for vision correction via LASIK before, you may be now. With our latest technology, we can correct astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. The best way to find out if you are a candidate is to visit one of our centers to receive a free LASIK consultation. Make an appointment by calling us at (801) 476-0494. Your eyes will not be dilated at the time of your consultation, and you’re free to wear glasses or contact lenses. A LASIK consultant will perform a series of scans to gather information to determine if you are a candidate for the surgery.

Think LASIK is too expensive? Get the facts. LASIK is more affordable than many people think, and we have a variety of payment and financing options. At Utah Eye Centers, we use the latest in vision correction technology that makes the LASIK procedure safer than ever before and helps us to better measure unique imperfections in a person’s vision and design an individualized treatment.

Through our Customized Wavefront-guided LASIK technology, your eyes are individually mapped, “fingerprinted,” and your specific eye imperfections are identified. The information is then taken to our VISX laser, which precisely treats your individual prescription. Our surgeons can obtain measurements 25 times more precise than the standard LASIK measurement method!

At Utah Eye Centers, we offer a wide range of vision care services for adults and children. Learn more about us on our website: http://www.utaheyecenters.com/

Did you know that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization? It’s true.

It’s a group of eye diseases that causes damage to the eye’s optic nerve and can cause vision loss and blindness. The symptoms can start so slowly that they often go unnoticed in the early stages when glaucoma is the most treatable. In fact, it’s estimated that half of all Americans ages 40 and older with glaucoma don’t know they have it, according to the National Eye Institute.

The most common form of the disease, open-angle glaucoma, has virtually no symptoms. In addition, no pain is typically associated with the increased eye pressure caused by the disease. That’s why regular comprehensive eye exams are so important. At Utah Eye Centers, we screen for glaucoma and other eye issues.

The most common form of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, starts with a buildup of fluid that increases the pressure in one or both eyes. This buildup is caused by the slow clogging of the eye’s drainage canals. The pressure produced by this backup then damages the optic nerve, which helps transfer visual images to the brain. Glaucoma first starts affecting side vision and as it progresses, vision loss becomes more noticeable. This can then lead to tunnel vision, where you can only see straight ahead. If not controlled, glaucoma can lead to serious and even permanent vision loss.

If glaucoma is discovered in its early stages, pressure can be controlled through medication or surgery and the progression of the disease can be delayed. This is why it is always important to visit an eye doctor to have a comprehensive eye exam at least every one to two years to check for glaucoma or any other eye issues. As you get older, an annual eye exam is a great idea.