How the Eye Works

In order to see clearly, rays of light pass through the cornea, pupil and lens of the eye.  The image is focused directly on the retina.

Nearsighted Vision

In a nearsighted person, the cornea is too steep or too long and the focal point is in front of the retina resulting in blurred vision.

Farsighted Vision

In a farsighted person, the focus of the eye is behind the retina.  People who are farsighted may have trouble seeing at a distance and near.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism occurs when the eye is not completely round but shaped more like a football.  Light that enters the eye focuses on more than one spot on the retina, resulting in blurring of vision.  Astigmatism can occur with nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Learn more about how LASIK can correct many of these vision disorders and to see if you are a candidate.

Balamurali K. Ambati, M.D., Ph.D.

Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

(801) 581-2352

Specialties: Cataract Surgery, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Uveitis

William R. Barlow, M.D.

Locations

South Jordan Health Center

(801) 213-4500

Specialties: Cataract Surgery, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery

Adam Gess, M.D.

Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

(801) 581-2352

Specialties: Cornea, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery

Mark D. Mifflin, M.D.

Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center	(801) 581-2352
Moran Vision Center at Old Mill	(801) 585-3937
Rocky Mountain Ophthalmology	(801) 264-4464

Specialties: Cataract Surgery, Cornea, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery

Majid Moshirfar, M.D.

Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center	(801) 581-2352
Moran Vision Center at Old Mill	(801) 585-3937
Redwood Health Center	(801) 213-9940

Specialties: Cataract Surgery, Cornea, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery

Geoffrey C. Tabin, M.D.

Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center	(801) 581-2352
Redstone Health Center	(435) 658-9250

Specialties: Cataract Surgery, Cornea, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery