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Mark D. Mifflin
( out of 697 reviews )

Mark D. Mifflin, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955
  • Mark D. Mifflin is a board-certified, fellowship trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. His specialties include complex cataract surgery, all forms of corneal transplantation, reconstructive surgery of the anterior segment of the eye, and LASIK, PRK, and intraocular lens vision correction. Dr. Mifflin directs the prestigious Cornea Fellowship at the Moran Eye Center and also serves as the Division Chief for Cornea and Refractive Surgery. Other interests include clinical research and eye banking, with a 20-year tenure as Medical Director of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.

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

    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 697 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 30, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Mifflin explained my options clearly and allowed me to make a decision about the direction and plan moving forward. Very competent and sincere.

    October 29, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr.Mifflin is an exceptional doctor. He cares greatly about his patients.

    October 29, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    he is head and shoulders better than any doctor that I have ever seen

    October 23, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Mifflin is the best

    October 19, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Doctor Mifflin is kind patient, understanding and very knowledgeable and professional. We appreciate the time that he is willing to spend with us.

    October 18, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Willing to take time to explain all aspects of my condition and surgery. Confident in facility and staff. Helpful in getting the best resolution for my eyes.

    October 18, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Mifflin was attentive and so kind. I have ultimate trust in him.

    October 12, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    One of a kind! I retired and moved to Arizona but I always fly back to Utah to be treated by Dr Mifflin; he's that good!

    October 12, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He has done an excellent job on the surgery

  • Mark D. Mifflin is a board-certified, fellowship trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. His specialties include complex cataract surgery, all forms of corneal transplantation, reconstructive surgery of the anterior segment of the eye, and LASIK, PRK, and intraocular lens vision correction. Dr. Mifflin directs the prestigious Cornea Fellowship at the Moran Eye Center and also serves as the Division Chief for Cornea and Refractive Surgery. Other interests include clinical research and eye banking, with a 20-year tenure as Medical Director of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.

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

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Education history

    Fellowship Refractive Surgery - Casebeer Eye Center Fellow
    Fellowship Cornea/External Disease & Refractive Surgery - University of Utah Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - University of Utah Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine/Ophthalmology Preliminary - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Nevada School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Social and Health Resources - University of Nevada B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kirschenbaum MD, Hu KS, Ip CS, Lin A, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Mifflin MD (2024). One-Year Results of a Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops After PRK. Cornea, 43(8), 955-960. (Read full article)
    2. Kirschenbaum MD, Hu KS, Ip CS, Lin A, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Mifflin MD (2024). One-Year Results of a Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops After PRK. Cornea, 43(8), 955-960. (Read full article)
    3. Ip CS, Jones DK, Weinlander E, Gudgel B, Lin A, Yazdani H, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Church M, Mifflin MD (2022). A Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops (pAF) after Photorefractive Keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg, 49(3), 299-304. (Read full article)
    4. Tauber J, Kang JJ, Mifflin MD, Pasricha N, Djalilian A, Soleimani M (2022). Unilateral vortex keratopathy of unknown etiology. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(10), 1219. (Read full article)
    5. Lass JH, Bailey RJ, Szczotka-Flynn LB, Benetz BA, Soper M, Titus MS, Kollman C, Beck RW, Cornea Preservation Time Study Group Mifflin, Mark is part of CPTS Group (2022). Comparison of Graft Outcomes Reusing Original Intermediate-Term Cold Storage Solution for Entire Corneal Donor Storage Period With Exchanged Fresh Storage Solution After Donor Preparation in the Cornea Preservation Time Study. Cornea. (Read full article)
    6. Ripa M, Betts B, Dhaliwal S, Wang K, Pouly S, Chen D, Mifflin M (2020). Survey of Postoperative Pain in Photorefractive Keratectomy Using Topical versus Oral Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Clin Ophthalmol, 14, 1459-1466. (Read full article)
    7. Boulter T, Rayl S, McEntyre MW, Mifflin M (2019). Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Using Tissues From Donors With a History of Radial Keratotomy. Cornea, 38(6), 761-763.
    8. Mifflin MD, Mortensen XM (2019). Intraoperative optical pachymetry in photorefractive keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(4), 495-500. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Vivian S Hawn, BS, Nour Bundogji, MD, Mark Mifflin, MD, et al (2023). Explanation of a light-adjustable intraocular lens: case report with laboratorial analyses. JCRS Online Case Rep, 11(4).

    Letter

    1. Nakatsuka AS, Mifflin MD (2020). Response to "Risk Factors for Dry Eye After Refractive Surgery". [Letter to the editor]. Cornea, 39(8), e22. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Weinlander E, Jackette AB, Mifflin M (2021). Diurnal Fluctuation and Biometry in Post-Radial Keratotomy Eyes Undergoing Cataract Surgery. ASCRS Meeting, Las Vegas July 2021 [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)

    Other

    1. Goodman Courtney, MS1V University of Miami SOM, Mifflin Mark, MD (2022). Essentials of Biometry (PART 1): What Ocular Parameters Are Important? Moran CORE .
    2. Goodman Courtney, MS1V University of Miami SOM, Mifflin Mark, MD (2022). Essentials of Biometry (PART 2): How are Biometric Measurements Obtained? Moran CORE.
    3. Goodman Courtney, MS1V University of Miami SOM, Mifflin Mark, MD (2022). Essentials of Biometry (PART 3): What Are Common Refractive Surprises? Moran CORE.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Mifflin, Mark, Ip, Colin (). Moran Core Video Submission with Description: Cornea, transplantation, limbal stem cell deficiency. [Video]. Available: https://uofu.box.com/s/hexw87b9tzah87av6mqtjgc085tae50t.