Mountain Eye Institute is a comprehensive Ophthalmology practice providing a full range of treatment for eye diseases and specializes in LASIK & other surgical eye care. Our Certified Optician Joseph has the expertise to provide you with the correct prescription and the correct frames for all ages. First successfully performed in 1989, LASIK stands for Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis, which when translated means to "shape inside the cornea with a laser." It is used to treat a wide range of visual distortion.
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Mountain Eye Institute is a comprehensive Ophthalmology practice providing a full range of treatment for eye diseases and specializes in surgical eye care. Regardless of how old you are, it's important to have an ophthalmologist in Cedar City, UT that you can rely on. Ophthalmology specialists are integral for primary eye care and surgical procedures for your eye health.
Joseph L. Godwin has been certified by the American Board of Opticians since 1988. He began pursuing his career in the Optical industry after enlisting in the US Army in 1983. In 1986 He began eye wear manufacturing for Lens Crafters in Brea, Ca. He supervised an optical retail store: "Eyes on Laguna" in Laguna Beach, Ca. till 1990 and optical manufacturing for Drs Cohen and Cohen in Downey, Ca. until 1994. He relocated to beautiful Southern Utah for employment with Ronald L. Snow M.D. in St George, Utah in 1994.
Regardless of how old you are, it's important to have an ophthalmologist in Cedar City, UT that you can rely on. Ophthalmology specialists are integral for primary eye care and surgical procedures for your eye health. If you are looking for quality LASIK, look to Mountain Eye Institute. Our complete surgery center uses only the most advanced practices and tools.
A Cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. The lens focuses light rays on the retina at the back of the eye to produce a sharp image of what we see. When the lens becomes cloudy, the light rays cannot pass easily through it, and the image becomes blurry. The Cataract may need no treatment at all if the vision is only a little blurry.
Reviews (15)
Randi Utter
Jun 02, 2022
My son has been to Mountain Eye Institute twice, both times being an emergency appointment. The first time Dr. Anderson was over in Kanab and my son got something in his eye. The staff worked us right in that day. Dr. Anderson was great. Then again today he got something else in his eye. I called them a little before 5, the receptionist was amazing, she got us in touch with the on-call Dr and my son drove from Kanab to Cedar and Dr. Duncan came in and seen him and got the foreign body out of his eye. I would for sure recommend to anyone. Thank you for being there when we needed you.
Brent Dunlap
May 05, 2022
First and last time there. Thought I would try them out and as a new patient they asked me to arrive 20 minutes early. Arrived around 8:40 a.m. for my 9:00 a.m. appointment. At about 9:03 a.m. they called me back to the exam room. Once in the exam room I did the eye chart stuff and the assistant checked the pressure of my eyes. She advised me the doctor would be right in.
After sitting for 45 minutes in the exam room with no contact from anyone I walked out. Total time at office about an hour and twenty minutes. It was probably another 15 minutes before they called and asked where I went. The assistant stated they had an emergency come up and that is why it took so long. I can understand that and I would have been more patient if someone actually communicated that to me instead of just leaving me by myself during that time. Will I go back, nope! Will I refer them to anyone, nope!
After sitting for 45 minutes in the exam room with no contact from anyone I walked out. Total time at office about an hour and twenty minutes. It was probably another 15 minutes before they called and asked where I went. The assistant stated they had an emergency come up and that is why it took so long. I can understand that and I would have been more patient if someone actually communicated that to me instead of just leaving me by myself during that time. Will I go back, nope! Will I refer them to anyone, nope!
Ammon Davis
Nov 23, 2021
Had an enjoyable first appointment here. Staff was friendly and helpful. They made the experience for my kid fun and answered all of his many many questions. Wait in the waiting room/lobby was a little long, but that might have just been what time of day it was or that it was our first time there. Once we got in the back, things went quickly. Satisfied with the level of care received.
Dale Jackson
Nov 16, 2021
I purchased two sets of glasses here and something went wrong. I think the prescription is off as well as the lenses seem to be not quite right. Each pair has different issues rendering them unusable. On the positive side the doctor that performed the exam was great and answered all my questions in detail. Overall Mountain Eye Institute is a large and busy practice.
I'm sure I could go back and work with them to address the issues with my new glasses. However, it's such a process I don't feel like going back. I'll donate these and move on.
I'm sure I could go back and work with them to address the issues with my new glasses. However, it's such a process I don't feel like going back. I'll donate these and move on.
Vanessa M.
Aug 28, 2021
Staff has always been very friendly and willing to help. From my experience, I cannot recommend LASIK surgery. It has been nearly 3 months since my surgery and although I can see at a distance pretty well, it is like looking through water or with a halo effect. My eyes are sore, dry, itchy, and fatigue very easily. The nearsightedness that I had prior to surgery is gone.
I can't see basic things like clothes tags, menus, or texts without readers. The doctor has and continues to try and help and I am very grateful for that. I've gone through a thousand eye drops. I can only hope that in time my eyes improve, but it's hard to be a graphic designer and have such sore, blurry eyes all of the time. Thanks to everyone for working with me.
I can't see basic things like clothes tags, menus, or texts without readers. The doctor has and continues to try and help and I am very grateful for that. I've gone through a thousand eye drops. I can only hope that in time my eyes improve, but it's hard to be a graphic designer and have such sore, blurry eyes all of the time. Thanks to everyone for working with me.
Rich & Gin Bontadelli
Mar 28, 2021
Bonnie Mitchell
Oct 25, 2020
There were too many patients in the regular waiting room for appropriate social distancing, so they opened up additional waiting space in the billing office. The person behind the plexiglass had her mask below her nose most of the time I waited. Another patient in the additional waiting room had her mask down below her chin and was offended by my request to put it up appropriately.
The whole atmosphere here is a little too casual, with people coming in and out of the exam room without using hand sanitizer outside the door. Lens Equipment did not appear to be disinfected before or after I used it. Chin tissue papers in use on some but not all equipment. Head bands to rest forehead against May not have been clean. Won't be back till COVID-19 is completely over.
The whole atmosphere here is a little too casual, with people coming in and out of the exam room without using hand sanitizer outside the door. Lens Equipment did not appear to be disinfected before or after I used it. Chin tissue papers in use on some but not all equipment. Head bands to rest forehead against May not have been clean. Won't be back till COVID-19 is completely over.
Curtis & Mari Hobson
Jun 05, 2020
The receptionist was very kind and welcoming, the gal that did the eye exam was a little cold I think. She wasn't rude necessarily, but she wasn't welcoming. However the low rating would be because of the overall wait time being too long. My son didn't even get to pick out new glasses because he had to rush back to school. I was told it was because one of the two appointments was a new patient appointment and they were just waiting for the paperwork to be completed.however we continued to wait in the waiting room, after the paperwork was completed, for 25 minutes and an additional 30 minutes in the exam room waiting for the doctor. I don't think I'll be returning.
Eva Nielsen
Apr 04, 2020
I really appreciated the wonderful staff at Mountain Eye Institute. Not only Dr. Duncan, who was extremely personable but also very straight forward which was great because I want to be informed completely. His upbeat attitude is very contagious. The staff eas very attentive and so helpful. Kathleen actually filled out my paperwork for me because of my eye injury.
I never even asked for help. What a wonderful surprise. When I enter the facility, I entered through the eye glass center. I immediately had staff jumping up and asking how they could help and then proceeded to walk me to the correct area. I loved my experience. I walked in so scared, then walked out feeling confident that I was in great hands. Such a great and comforting feeling. Thank you so much.
I never even asked for help. What a wonderful surprise. When I enter the facility, I entered through the eye glass center. I immediately had staff jumping up and asking how they could help and then proceeded to walk me to the correct area. I loved my experience. I walked in so scared, then walked out feeling confident that I was in great hands. Such a great and comforting feeling. Thank you so much.
Kalani Silverman
Jan 03, 2020
This office is well-organized, well laid out, clean (without being overly stark/sterile, and highly professional. All the staff and doctors are caring and personable. I enjoy the fact that everything is explained before or during testing and procedures. They always review any changes in medications, and they inquire about changes in daily activities plus environmental concerns. Even my husband (a former optician) has high regards for this office.
Robbie Catherine Robbie Sabina
Sep 01, 2019
The entire staff are very professional and considerate. It's a very pleasing and comfortable environment. The medical professionals take all of your concerns into account. The medical professionals are extremely thorough with eye exams, and take time to answer all of your questions. I am very pleased with Mountain Eye Institute and would recommend it highly to my family and friends.
Jake Fausett
Jul 21, 2019
I recently had LASIK surgery done with MEI. If you are looking for a great place, with friendly staff to have eye surgery, this is the place. They took excellent care of me. They were professional and so easy to work with. They truly have figured out how to personalize your health experience without making you feel like an experiment or a number. You know and feel that your care is their number 1 priority. Don't wait to get care from them. You won't regret that you chose them.
Lynn Craven
Jun 11, 2019
I just happened to find The Mountain Eye Institute in Cedar City, UT as I drove by. My wife and I moved just recently and I need an eye exam. I was so impressed by the waiting room, staff, and Dr. Duncan. They were all very kind and the tests I was given where much more thorough then I had ever had with Kaiser Hospital in California. Dr. Duncan was extremely helpful in helping me decide on a cataract proceeded that could help my double vision which after years of going to Kaiser no one ever suggested the surgery.
I am greatly impressed with the Mountain Eye Institute that my wife made an appointment also. I even her from my ex-wife about how she was also impressed by the eye institute for her surgery too. Wonderful place, staff, and doctors. So glad I found them.
I am greatly impressed with the Mountain Eye Institute that my wife made an appointment also. I even her from my ex-wife about how she was also impressed by the eye institute for her surgery too. Wonderful place, staff, and doctors. So glad I found them.
Lorrie Platt
Mar 14, 2019
M;y experience with Mountain Eye Institute was a wonderful surprise to me because of past experiences with clinics. I found their staff personable yet professional and very courteous. Not in a condescending way either. They remembered my name and preferences from visit to visit. They were so helpful and pleasant. The doctor we had was Dr Duncan. He was also so courteous and personable, and again, not in a condescending way. I will recommend them to others who are in need of this service.
Christine Littlefield
Dec 12, 2017
I have been going to Mountain Eye Institute for many years. I have always been treated well and welcoming. I have had the opportunity to be seen by Dr. Anderson, Dr. Duncan and Dr. Christian. They are all very professional and caring. My cataract surgery was heaven sent. I went from wearing contacts and very bad vision to almost 20/20 without glasses. I trust my vision to them all. And the staff is great.