Dix Pettey
( out of 397 reviews )

Dix Pettey, OD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

  • Dix Pettey, OD MS specializes in the fitting of contact lenses at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and the Midvalley Health Center. His particular interests lie in the areas of keratoconus, pediatrics, and fitting post-surgical or traumatized eyes with severe or irregular astigmatism. He also provides pre and post-surgical eye care to cataract or refractive eye surgery patients and primary eye care for those who do or do not wear contact lenses. Dr. Pettey received his B.S. at the University of Utah and his O.D. and M.S. degrees at The Ohio State University.

    As a Utah native, Dr. Pettey loves the culture and beautiful surroundings the state provides. He and his wife enjoy water-skiing, snow sports, and travelling with their five children. He is also a passionate fan of the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake and the University of Utah.

    Get to know Dr. Pettey by watching his profile video.

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 397 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    July 31, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Es mui atento y explica bien las cosas es primera ves que el me atiendo pero me gusto su atension

    July 30, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Pettey is fantastic! He takes the time to listen to and connect with you, which can be hard to do in a clinical setting. I appreciate how much effort and care he puts into his appointments.

    July 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I'm very pleased with the care, treatment and professional interaction that I have received from dealing with Dix Petty. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

    July 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I was very impressed with Dr Petty. I have all ready recommended him to a friend of mine.

    July 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Annual eye exam was thorough and efficient. Dix Petty and his assistant were friendly, professional and informative.

    July 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Dix Pettey was very kind and thorough what he did. He explains stuff and way that people could understand it.

    July 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very professional and responsive to questions in an understandable way

    July 10, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Excellent and caring doctor!

    July 05, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Pettey is polite, respectful, and friendly. He is very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.

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  • Dix Pettey, OD MS specializes in the fitting of contact lenses at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and the Midvalley Health Center. His particular interests lie in the areas of keratoconus, pediatrics, and fitting post-surgical or traumatized eyes with severe or irregular astigmatism. He also provides pre and post-surgical eye care to cataract or refractive eye surgery patients and primary eye care for those who do or do not wear contact lenses. Dr. Pettey received his B.S. at the University of Utah and his O.D. and M.S. degrees at The Ohio State University.

    As a Utah native, Dr. Pettey loves the culture and beautiful surroundings the state provides. He and his wife enjoy water-skiing, snow sports, and travelling with their five children. He is also a passionate fan of the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake and the University of Utah.

    Get to know Dr. Pettey by watching his profile video.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary

    Education history

    Fellowship Optometry, Specialty Contact Lenses, Anterior Segment - John A. Moran Eye Center Academic Fellow
    Optometry - Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center Externship
    Graduate Training Vision Science - Ohio State University College of Optometry M.S.
    Optometry - Ohio State University College of Optometry O.D.
    Undergraduate Exercise & Sports Science; Minor: Chemistry - University of Utah B.Sc. (Hons)