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Dr. Robert Cionni Named 2015 ASCRS President

Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2014 inIn the Community, Latest News

We are excited to announce that Dr. Robert J. Cionni, Medical Director and cataract specialist here at The Eye Institute of Utah, has been elected as the upcoming President of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). ASCRS is an educational organization that focuses on the advancement of ophthalmic surgery, with a specific…

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The Eye Institute Receives Customer Service Award

Posted on Wednesday August 6, 2014 inIn the Community, In The Media, Latest News

We have some very exciting news to share! The Eye Institute of Utah recently received the Angie’s List Super Service Award, which ranks us in the top 5% of Salt Lake City businesses that achieve exemplary customer satisfaction. This award reflects one of our primary goals: commitment to customer service. Our team of Salt Lake…

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New LASIK Technology Featured with the First WaveLight® Refractive Suite in Utah

Posted on Thursday May 15, 2014 inLASIK, Latest News, Press Releases, PRK, Technology

LASIK Surgeons at The Eye Institute of Utah Integrate the World’s Fastest Refractive Surgery Platform in the U.S. SALT LAKE CITY, UT – On May 2, 2014, Darcy Wolsey, MD – Director of LASIK Services at The Eye Institute of Utah – was the first surgeon in the state of Utah to perform custom wavefront…

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The Eye Institute of Utah Announces First WaveLight® Refractive Suite in Utah

Posted on Saturday May 3, 2014 inLatest News, Press Releases, PRK, Technology

As part of our commitment to offer the highest level of patient care and most advanced technology, we are excited to announce that we are the first facility in Utah to acquire the WaveLight® Refractive Suite – a state-of-the-art laser system used for laser vision correction surgeries such as LASIK and PRK. Dr. Darcy Wolsey,…

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Four Moms to Receive Free LASIK From The Eye Institute of Utah for Mother’s Day

Posted on Thursday April 3, 2014 inContests, LASIK, Latest News, PRK, Visian ICL

Winners of an annual contest at The Eye Institute of Utah will be able to receive complimentary vision correction surgery for Mother’s Day. Salt Lake City, UT — For the sixth year in a row, The Eye Institute of Utah is offering free LASIK, PRK, or ICL vision correction to four lucky winners of their…

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AMD Awareness – Are You at Risk?

Posted on Tuesday March 25, 2014 inLatest News, Technology, Visian ICL

Our eyes help us to understand and appreciate the beauty of the world around us, truly adding to our overall quality of life. Age-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, can prevent you from enjoying the wonderful benefits of healthy vision. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans 65 and older, so…

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Visian® Toric ICL Takes Next Step in FDA Approval Process with Favorable Advisory Panel Recommendation

Posted on Thursday March 20, 2014 inLatest News, Technology, Visian ICL

 We have great news for patients that have astigmatism and high levels of myopia (or nearsightedness) who may not currently be candidates for vision correction surgery with LASIK, PRK or the standard ICL. A recent vote by an advisory panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled in favor of recommending approval of…

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Remodel at The Eye Institute of Utah – Staff Says Goodbye to Fireplace

Posted on Friday January 17, 2014 inLatest News

Today marked a bitter-sweet but momentous occasion at The Eye Institute of Utah. Employees gathered around to roast marshmallows and say goodbye to the beloved granite fireplace that has warmed the main waiting room in the first floor clinic since the ophthalmology practice opened back in 1980, more than 30 years ago. The fireplace is…

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New Year, New Vision with LASIK Surgery

Posted on Monday January 6, 2014 inLASIK, Latest News, PRK, Specials, Visian ICL

Make a resolution to start the New Year with new and improved eyesight! At The Eye Institute of Utah, we offer free* LASIK consultations where you will be able to learn about the procedures, technology and financing available. If you call to schedule your appointment now, you can also receive $1,000 off ($500 off per…

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