Mountain View Eye Center

05/21/2026

What do you know about ”pink eye”? Separate fact from fiction and keep your eyes healthy!

Myth 1: Only children get pink eye.
Fact: Pink eye affects both children and adults.

Myth 2: Pink eye is transmitted by direct contact.
Fact: It's highly contagious via direct contact and contaminated surfaces.

Myth 3: Pink eye is always highly contagious.
Fact: Not all types of pink eye are contagious.

Myth 4: Pink eye always requires antibiotic treatment.
Fact: Antibiotics won't help viral or allergic pink eye.

Myth 5: It's ok to wear makeup with pink eye.
Fact: Stop using eye makeup until it clears up.

Myth 6: Wearing contact lenses with pink eye is ok.
Fact: Remove and disinfect lenses until you recover.

Myth 6: It's ok to share bedding and towels.
Fact: Don't share if you have viral pink eye; switch out bedding if bacterial.

Myth 7: Pink eye isn't serious enough for a doctor's appointment.
Fact: Seek medical care when symptoms arise.

05/20/2026

Explore LASIK and PRK vision correction options with the specialists at Mountain View Eye Center via https://utaheyedoc.com/.

05/19/2026

May is National High Blood Pressure Month. Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects nearly half of U.S. adults. How does high blood pressure affect your eyes?

In early stages, high blood pressure often causes no symptoms. However, as damage progresses, you may notice:
- Blurred or distorted vision.
- Sudden, painless loss of vision.
- Dark spots or floating spots in your field of view.
- Headaches.

High blood pressure can damage the tiny, delicate blood vessels in the eye, potentially causing hypertensive retinopathy, fluid leakage (choroidopathy) and, if left untreated, permanent vision loss or blindness.

- Hypertensive Retinopathy: Damage to the retina's blood vessels, which can lead to vision changes as it progresses.
- Retinal Nerve Damage (Optic Neuropathy): Blocked blood flow can kill nerve cells, damaging the nerve that sends signals to the brain.
- Fluid Buildup (Choroidopathy): Leaky vessels under the retina can cause fluid buildup, resulting in distorted vision.
- Retinal Vascular Occlusion: Blockages in the arteries or veins (eye strokes) can cause sudden, painless vision loss.
- Eye Hemorrhages: Weakened blood vessels may burst and leak blood into the eye.

The best way to protect your vision is to manage your blood pressure through diet, exercise, and medication. Regular, comprehensive eye exams are crucial to detect damage early, as eye doctors can often spot signs of hypertension before other symptoms appear.

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

Posterior capsulotomy (YAG laser) services are available at Mountain View Eye Center — get details at https://utaheyedoc.com/.

05/13/2026

Did you know that cataracts affected the work of artist Claude Monet? Monet developed cataracts around 1912 while in his 60’s, which significantly altered his color perception and painting style, leading to a shift from blues and greens to murky yellows, reds, and abstract forms. By 1915, he began to struggle quite severely, complaining that “colors no longer had the same intensity” and that “reds had begun to look muddy”. His brush strokes became broader and his paintings, like his cataracts, more brunescent. His eyesight deteriorated until he underwent cataract surgery in 1923, after which he used tinted lenses to correct vision issues, allowing him to produce iconic, hazier works.

Impact on Art and Vision:
- Color Shift: Cataracts acted as a yellow-filtering lens, causing him to see the world, and paint, with a muddy, muted, and warmer palette (reds, yellows, oranges).
- Blurring and Abstraction: As his vision deteriorated, his crisp brushstrokes became broader and less distinctive, resulting in more abstract, blurry representations of his water lily and bridge scenes.
- Frustration and Determination: Despite complaining of going blind and losing the ability to perceive fine color distinctions, he continued to paint, creating some of his most famous, dreamy, and Impressionistic works during this period.

Key Works Affected:
- Water Lilies Series: The later, larger canvases show very little of the water's surface, focusing on hazy reflections and bold, abstract color patches.
- The Japanese Footbridge: Later versions of this scene are notably darker and heavily dominated by red and yellow tones.

05/08/2026

Celebrate National Salad Month by eating for eye health, focusing on leafy greens, colorful vegetables, and healthy fats that protect against age-related vision loss. Key nutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids help fight macular degeneration, cataracts, and dry eyes.

Key Eye-Healthy Salad Ingredients:
- Leafy Greens (Lutein & Zeaxanthin): Kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, and collard greens. These potent antioxidants can help protect your eyes from harmful high-energy light waves like UV rays in sunlight.
- Colorful Veggies (Vitamin A/Beta-carotene): Carrots and sweet potatoes. Essential for maintaining healthy vision, protecting the cornea, and supporting night vision.
- Citrus & Berries (Vitamin C): Oranges, grapefruits, and strawberries. Helps reduce the risk of cataracts, slows the progression of macular degeneration, and protects the eye’s lens and cornea from free radicals and UV-induced oxidative damage.
- Nuts & Seeds (Vitamin E): Almonds, walnuts, and sunflower seeds. Helps maintain healthy retinal tissue and can reduce the risk of vision loss.
- Healthy Fats & Protein: Salmon, tuna, or mackerel provide omega-3 fatty acids that reduce inflammation and improve dry eye symptoms.
- Zinc Boosters: Beans (kidney, black-eyed peas) and eggs support retinal health.

Tips for Eye-Healthy Salads:
- Mix Colors: The more colorful the salad, the more antioxidants it provides.
- Add Healthy Fats: Use olive oil or avocado to help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, Lutein).
- Limit Dressings: Avoid high-fat or sugary dressings, which can negate the health benefits.

Adding these nutrient-rich ingredients to your daily meals is an effective, natural way to support long-term vision health.

05/07/2026

We are pleased to share that Dr. Law and one of our certified ophthalmic assistants, Jeff, have returned from a rewarding trip to Guatemala with Utah Medical Outreach.

The team worked diligently to provide comprehensive eye care, including sight-restoring surgeries and screenings, to the Q'eqchi' population - a community with limited access to specialized medical services. Beyond surgeries, the focus was on sustainable care through patient education and distributing artificial tears and donated eyeglasses.

This trip was a powerful reminder of the impact of volunteer-driven medicine. Seeing the joy on patients' faces when they can see clearly again makes every moment worth it. So proud of the team and thankful for the opportunity to serve this amazing community.

05/06/2026

Experience personalized dry eye care (ocular surface disease) at Mountain View Eye Center. Learn more at https://utaheyedoc.com/.