Eye care

This department offers

  • Contact lens and glasses fitting
  • Cosmetic and specialty eyewear services
  • Diagnosis and management of eye diseases
  • Dry eye treatment
  • Emergency eye care
  • Eye exams
  • LASIK and refractive surgery consultations
  • Low vision rehabilitation
  • Ocular imaging and diagnostic testing
  • Ophthalmology

Eye Care in Salt Lake City, Utah | Ophthalmology & Optometry at Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic

Expert Medical, Surgical, and Vision Care—All Under One Roof

Serving Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, Sugarhouse, Downtown, Murray, and Holladay, our integrated team of an ophthalmologist and optometrist provides personalized eye care for all ages, from routine vision exams to advanced surgical treatment.

Why Eye Care Matters

Regular eye exams protect your vision, detect silent diseases early, and support long-term health. Many sight-threatening conditions—such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration—often progress without symptoms. Annual comprehensive exams help us identify issues early, preserve vision, and tailor treatments to your lifestyle and daily needs.

Benefits of regular eye care:

  • Early detection & prevention of eye disease
  • Accurate prescriptions for optimal comfort & performance
  • Monitoring systemic conditions that affect eyes (diabetes, hypertension)
  • Guidance on digital eye strain, UV protection, sports safety, and aging eyes

Ophthalmology Services in Salt Lake City

Advanced diagnostics and treatment for medical eye conditions: 

  • Cataract Evaluation & Surgery (including lens options)
  • Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management (medications, laser, surgery)
  • Diabetic Eye Care & Retinopathy Monitoring
  • Macular Degeneration Assessment & Treatment
  • Medical Retina & Ocular Inflammation
  • Dry Eye Disease (advanced testing, tear film therapy)
  • LASIK/PRK Consultations & Co-Management
  • Emergency Eye Care (injuries, sudden vision changes) 

Pre- and post-operative care is coordinated seamlessly with our optometry team to ensure the best outcomes.

Optometry Services in Salt Lake City

Comprehensive vision care for all ages:

  • Comprehensive Eye Exams (adult & pediatric)
  • Glasses Prescriptions (fashion, functional, occupational)
  • Contact Lens Fitting (soft, toric, multifocal, RGP)
  • Digital Eye Strain & Computer Vision Syndrome
  • Dry Eye Management (lifestyle + therapeutic approaches)
  • Binocular Vision & Eye Teaming
  • Sports, Safety & Blue Light Protection
  • Co-Management for cataracts, LASIK, and medical referrals

Meet Our Eye Care Providers

Why Choose Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic Eye Care

  • Integrated Care Model: Ophthalmology + Optometry under one roof
  • Advanced Diagnostics: OCT, visual fields, corneal topography, retinal imaging
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to your age, health, work, and lifestyle
  • Continuity of Care: From routine exams to complex surgery and follow-up
  • Transparent Pricing & Insurance Support: We help you understand benefits and options
  • Convenient Scheduling: Same-week appointments and urgent care slots

Serving Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, Sugarhouse, Downtown, Murray, and Holladay

Our clinic is located at Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic, making it easy for patients from Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, Sugarhouse, Downtown, Murray, Holladay, and surrounding communities to access comprehensive eye care.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about eye care in Salt Lake City.

Adults typically benefit from annual exams; children should be evaluated at least once a year or as recommended. People with diabetes, glaucoma, high myopia, or other risks may require more frequent monitoring.
Optometrists (OD) provide comprehensive vision care—exams, glasses, contacts, and management of many eye conditions. Ophthalmologists (MD) are medical doctors who diagnose and treat complex eye diseases and perform surgery (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma).
Yes. If you have sudden vision loss, flashes/floaters, eye pain, injury, or acute redness, call us immediately.
We work with many medical and vision plans. Check with your insurance provider or call us–we’re happy to verify coverage.
We assess tear film quality, meibomian gland function, and environmental factors, then tailor treatment (lubrication strategies, heat therapy, lifestyle changes, prescription therapies).
Yes! Our optometrist offers comprehensive pediatric eye exams to detect vision issues early, support learning, and ensure healthy eye development. We also provide guidance on screen time, sports safety, and protective eyewear for children.
Absolutely. Our integrated clinic provides medical/surgical care and vision services with coordinated follow-up.

Schedule Your Eye Exam Today

Ready to See Your Best?
Call us now: 385-282-2850
New patients welcome. Same-week appointments often available.

Provider Referrals

We welcome referrals from primary care, endocrinology, neurology, pediatrics, and other specialties.

  • Fast access for urgent cases
  • Clear communication & shared documentation
  • Co-management for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, LASIK

Referral line: 385-282-2850Fax: 385-282-2851 • EPIC: Referrals can be made directly through Epic.

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