Matthew Ward
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Matthew Ward

Ophthalmology
Optum
Riverwoods Eye Center
280 River Park Dr Ste 220, 
Provo, UT 
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Expertise in
4
conditions
Optum
Riverwoods Eye Center
280 River Park Dr Ste 220, 
Provo, UT 
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Overview

Matthew Ward is an Ophthalmologist in Provo, Utah. Dr. Ward is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurotrophic Keratitis, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, 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
Residency
University Of Iowa Hosps Clinics
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
University Of Iowa Hosps & Clinics
Hospital Affiliations
Utah Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Riverwoods Eye Center
280 River Park Dr Ste 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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Areas of Expertise

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      • Advanced
      • Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
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      • Fuchs Dystrophy
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      • Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
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        Advanced
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      • Neurotrophic Keratitis
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      • Experienced
      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Astigmatism
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      • Cataract
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      • Corneal Transplant
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      • Geographic Atrophy
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