Experienced in Neuroretinitis

Dr. Matthew S. Ward

Ophthalmology
Intermountain Health
Riverwoods Eye Center
280 River Park Drive, Suite 220, 
Provo, UT 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience

Experienced in Neuroretinitis
Intermountain Health
Riverwoods Eye Center
280 River Park Drive, Suite 220, 
Provo, UT 
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Overview

Matthew Ward is an Ophthalmologist in Provo, Utah. Dr. Ward has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Neurotrophic Keratitis, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Utah School Of Medicine, 2008
Residency
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Utah Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Romanian
Gender
Male

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Locations

Riverwoods Eye Center
280 River Park Drive, Suite 220, Provo, UT 84604
Call: 801-224-3565

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


6 Total Publications

Acute central corneal haze and thinning with atypical keratitis presentation.
Acute central corneal haze and thinning with atypical keratitis presentation.
Journal: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery
Published: March 28, 2023
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      • Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
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      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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