Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

Dr. Laurence M. Nelson

Ophthalmology
Intermountain Health
Tanner Clinic - Layton
Layton, UT 
Offers Telehealth
35 Years of Experience
Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
Intermountain Health
Tanner Clinic - Layton
Layton, UT 
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Overview

Laurence Nelson is an Ophthalmologist in Layton, Utah. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Graduate Institution
Texas A&M University Health Science Center, 1991
Residency
Scott and White Hospital
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in UT
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
McKay Dee Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Walgreens
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Locations

Tanner Clinic - Layton
Layton, UT 84041
Call: 801-773-4840
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      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
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      • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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      • Amblyopia
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      • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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