Mountain View Eye Center

09/09/2026

Insurance open enrollment is coming up soon! Be prepared and do your research.

CHECK YOUR VISION BENEFITS
Understand what's covered and what's not.

REVIEW YOUR IN-NETWORK PROVIDERS
Make sure we are in your network.

KNOW YOUR COPAYS & DEDUCTIBLES
Be prepared for your costs.

CHECK COVERAGE FOR EYE EXAMS, GLASSES & CONTACTS
Know your allowances and frequency.

MAKE SURE YOUR PLAN WORKS FOR THE DOCTORS YOU TRUST
Choose the care you know and trust.

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIODS VARY. DONT WAIT - REVIEW YOUR OPTIONS EARLY!

HAVE QUESTIONS?
Our team is here to help you understand your benefits and coverage.

09/07/2026

Wishing you a relaxing and eye-refreshing Labor Day. Take a break and enjoy your day.
Our office will be closed today for the holiday.

08/25/2026

A comprehensive eye exam can detect over 270 systemic health conditions. Because the eyes are the only place in the body where doctors can directly view living blood vessels, nerves, and tissue without surgery, they often reveal early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, cancers, and autoimmune disorders.

A dilated eye exam allows an optometrist or ophthalmologist to evaluate the health of your retina, optic nerve, and surrounding blood vessels. Beyond typical vision issues, an eye exam can catch: diabetes, pituitary adenoma, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease, myasthenia gravis, osteogenesis imperfects (sometimes called brittle bone disease), carotid artery stenosis, coronary artery disease, sarcoidosis, scleroderma, Sjogren’s syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, and many more.

08/20/2026

Dolphins sleep with one eye open! The left eye is closed when the right half of the brain sleeps, and vice versa. This type of sleep is known as unihemispheric sleep as only one brain hemisphere sleeps at a time and it's believed to have evolved in dolphins to enable them to breathe at the surface of the water even when half-asleep.

08/12/2026

There's no one-size-fits-all solution for glaucoma. Because every eye is different, so are the treatments.

Here are some of the most common ways we manage glaucoma:

- Eye Drops – To reduce pressure inside the eye.

-Laser Treatments – To improve fluid drainage. A common laser treatment is SLT (Select Laser Trabeculoplasty).

- Combined Cataract & Glaucoma Surgery. iStent is a procedure that can be combined with cataract surgery, for those that plan to treat their cataracts. It is designed to bypass blocked drainage channels, restoring natural fluid outflow and lowering intraocular pressure.

- Traditional Surgery, such as Trabeculectomy. This is typically for advanced cases.

- Oral Medications – These are typically prescribed to rapidly lower pressure in emergencies or when eye drops are insufficient. Due to a higher risk of systemic side effects, pills are rarely used for long-term glaucoma management.

The key to managing glaucoma? Catching it early, routinely monitor the glaucoma with your eye doctor, and choose the treatment option that is right for you.

08/03/2026

Happy National Watermelon Day! This juicy fruit is not only refreshing, but it is also great for your eyes. Watermelons are rich in vitamins A and C, which promote good eye health, and antioxidants like lycopene and beta-carotene, which help protect cells from oxidative stress. These nutrients are linked to a lower ricks of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. The vitamin A in watermelon also supports the health of your corneas.

Fun fact: watermelons have more lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable, including tomatoes. That’s what gives watermelon its red color.

It’s low in calories, keeps you hydrated, and provides nutrients! Indulge in a slice of this eye-healthy fruit!

07/24/2026

Please note that our office will be closed on Friday, July 24th to celebrate Pioneer Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 27th.

07/24/2026

07/22/2026

Find comfort with specialty contact lenses at Mountain View Eye Center. Details at https://utaheyedoc.com/.

07/20/2026

True or False: Watery eyes mean you don’t have dry eyes. Answer: False! It is often a symptom of dry eyes!

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month. Did you know that treatments are available that can offer relief for dry eye, beyond over the counter artificial tears. Stop living with the discomfort and schedule an appointment. In your eye exam, we will work to uncover the causes of your symptoms and create a treatment plan to tackle the irritation.