17 Results forOphthalmologists near American Fork, UT
Learn more about Ophthalmologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Ophthalmologists
An optometrist is a healthcare provider who specializes in routine and preventive eye and vision care. Optometrists diagnose vision abnormalities and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They detect and treat cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Optometrists also screen for conditions that affect the eyes and vision, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
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Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
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Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
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Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
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Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
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Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
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Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
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Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
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Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
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Provides eye and vision care before and after eye surgery
An optometrist may also be known by the following names: eye doctor, vision care specialist, and Doctor of Optometry (OD).
There are 17 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in American Fork, UT with an overall average rating of 4.8 stars. There are 15 hospitals near American Fork, UT with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Utah Valley Hospital, American Fork Hospital and Timpanogos Regional Hospital.
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- 820 N 980 WOrem, UT 840576.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
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Care Philosophy: As a father of three kids, Dr. Henriksen takes seriously the responsibility to treat each child as if they were his own. He enjoys counseling with parents and coming up with the right plan together. ``I love what I do. Working with kids keeps me smiling every day. I feel blessed for the opportunity to improve vision for my patients, with the potential to impact them for years to come.``
- 820 N 980 WOrem, UT 840576.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Biography: <p><strong> </strong>Dr Yeates is dedicated to providing vision-saving and eye care for children of all ages and has served through charity work on both local and international levels. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatments of amblyopia, strabismus, childhood eyelid disorders, pediatric glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, ocular infections, and other aspects of children's eye care.</p>
- 1305 N Commerce Dr Ste 120Saratoga Springs, UT 840456.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: Our Mission: To provide world-class, state-of-the-art healthcare to our patients in a kind, caring, courteous, efficient, and professional manner.
Dr. Jamie Monroe, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1972 W Grove PkwyPleasant Grove, UT 840622.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Aaron Smalley, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology220 N 1200 E Ste 101Lehi, UT 840431.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Peter Ririe, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology12 N 1100 EAmerican Fork, UT 840031.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Jonathan Gunther, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology220 N 1200 E Ste 101Lehi, UT 840431.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Duane Nelson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology92 E 1960 NOrem, UT 840576.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Justin Wilkinson, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology820 N 980 WOrem, UT 840576.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Thomas Myers, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology280 River Park Dr Ste 220Provo, UT 846048.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Matthew Ward, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology280 River Park Dr Ste 220Provo, UT 846048.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Joseph Schmutz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1305 N Commerce Dr Ste 120Saratoga Springs, UT 840456.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Our Mission: To provide world-class, state-of-the-art healthcare to our patients in a kind, caring, courteous, efficient, and professional manner.
Dr. Bradley Henriksen, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology820 N 980 WOrem, UT 840576.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Care Philosophy: As a father of three kids, Dr. Henriksen takes seriously the responsibility to treat each child as if they were his own. He enjoys counseling with parents and coming up with the right plan together. ``I love what I do. Working with kids keeps me smiling every day. I feel blessed for the opportunity to improve vision for my patients, with the potential to impact them for years to come.``
Dr. Scott Yeates, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology820 N 980 WOrem, UT 840576.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Biography: <p><strong> </strong>Dr Yeates is dedicated to providing vision-saving and eye care for children of all ages and has served through charity work on both local and international levels. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatments of amblyopia, strabismus, childhood eyelid disorders, pediatric glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, ocular infections, and other aspects of children's eye care.</p>
Dr. David Griffin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1972 W Grove Pkwy Ste 300Pleasant Grove, UT 840622.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Christine Platt, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology5314 N 250 W Ste 220Provo, UT 846048.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Aaron Waite, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology3333 N Digital Dr Ste 300Lehi, UT 840435.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Dr. Mason Schmutz, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1305 N Commerce Dr Ste 120Saratoga Springs, UT 840456.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Nathan Lambert, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology12 N 1100 EAmerican Fork, UT 840031.5 miles awayDr. Austin Woolley, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology118 E Thrive Dr Ste 210Saratoga Springs, UT 840456.4 miles away