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Dix Pettey
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 530 reviews )

Dix Pettey, OD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Midvalley Health Center

Moran Eye Center
243 East 6100 South
Murray , UT 84107

John A. Moran Eye Center

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
  • 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.

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 530 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 4 out of 5

    He was very attentive and listen to my concerns. Explained things so I could understand. Gave me a long term prognosis.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Took the time to test my sight, I explained that I needed clear sight up close, at a distance of 2 feet as well as far.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Good thorough evaluation, took time to explain things.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    treated with respect and helpful.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Pettey was very patient and thorough with the explanation of my condition and treatment.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very thorough and explains things well.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Pettey is professional, knowledgeable and personable.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Compassionate, good communicator and very professional & competent.

    MORAN EYE CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great doc!! Very personable and listens well to his patients concerns!!

  • 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 -Associate Professor (Clinical)

    Education history

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

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