Dr. Matthew Reed Parsons MD
Ophthalmologist
1735 N State St Provo UT, 84604About
Dr. Matthew Parsons is an ophthalmologist practicing in Provo, UT. Dr. Parsons specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Parsons can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Parsons can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1986
University of Utah School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Anterior Segment Eye Disorders
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bell's Palsy
- Hyperthyroidism
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member Utah County Medical Society
- Member Utah Ophthalmological Society
Fellowships
- Univ Utah HSC/Moran Eye Ctr, Anterior Segment 1990
- University of Utah Medical Center - Salt Lake City, UT in Glaucoma 1990
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