Most individuals will develop cataracts at some point in their lives. While cataracts can be treated and the threat they represent to healthy vision can be eliminated, untreated cataracts can become very debilitating and eventually develop to the point that you cannot pass a driver’s license eye test or, in extreme cases, lead to total…
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With all of the recent advancements in LASIK technology, laser vision correction is more precise and more efficient than ever before. Prior to the procedure, the eyes are numbed using anesthetic eye drops, and patients are offered an oral sedative such as valium to help them relax. During the procedure itself, you should experience little…
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LASIK surgeons advise that pregnant women wait until a few months after childbirth before undergoing laser vision correction. When a woman is pregnant, her hormones change, and these alterations can make the outcome of LASIK surgery less dependable. Additionally, the medications that are often used to increase the patient’s comfort during the procedure can pose…
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On Sunday, May 1, 2016, Dr. Randy B. Carter officially hit a huge milestone; his 30-year anniversary with The Eye Institute of Utah. Three decades, one office remodel, thousands of patients, and five U.S. presidents later – Dr. Randy Carter still holds down the fort as the roots and cornerstone of The Eye Institute of…
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The eye surgeons here at The Eye Institute of Utah are very excited to announce the arrival of the most advanced laser platform currently available in the United States: Contoura™ Vision Topography-Guided Laser Vision Correction. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Contoura™ Vision is a step into the future of LASIK surgery,…
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One of the most important priorities for the team here at The Eye Institute of Utah is making sure we give back to our community and provide quality eye care to improve people’s lives. Recently our practice and two others in Utah – the University of Utah’s John A. Moran Eye Center and St. George…
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Cataracts develop as a common part of the aging process when the natural lens in the eye begins to harden and become cloudy, causing a decline in vision over time. Cataracts can eventually progress to the point of not being able to pass a driver’s test, and can even result in blindness if left untreated…
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Do you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA)? If so, you may be able to use funds from your plan for treatments such as LASIK, PRK, or other procedures designed to improve nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. With that in mind, remember that previous-year funds in many types of these…
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Like many of us who struggle with contacts and glasses, Brock Butterfield knew that having vision correction surgery could have a tremendous impact on his life. Brock has dedicated his life to pursuing his passions and he could no longer sit idly by and risk life or limb, while seeking to reap the rewards of…
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The staff, doctors and team at The Eye Institute of Utah would like to wish Dr. Randy Carter a very happy birthday! Dr. Carter has been at The Eye Institute of Utah for nearly 30 years, and we are so thankful to have such a talented, smart and genuine doctor as one of our leaders!…
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