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Mark D. Mifflin
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Mark D. Mifflin, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352
  • Mark D. Mifflin is a board-certified, fellowship trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. His specialties include complex cataract surgery, all forms of corneal transplantation, reconstructive surgery of the anterior segment of the eye, and LASIK, PRK, and intraocular lens vision correction. Dr. Mifflin directs the prestigious Cornea Fellowship at the Moran Eye Center and also serves as the Division Chief for Cornea and Refractive Surgery. Other interests include clinical research and eye banking, with a 20-year tenure as Medical Director of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.

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    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 697 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    September 29, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is Great Dr and wonderful human

    September 28, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very calm and confident in performing this procedure. Was very diligent in answering questions and concerns I had.

    September 28, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He takes time to explain any follow up care that is needed. He allows time to answer any questions and provides answers in way that is easy to understand.

    September 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Mifflin was great, courteous and friendly. I appreciated his knowledge and advice for my current circumstances

    September 27, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Mifflin is a skilled professional. He know what he is doing through and through. I wished I had come to him for my first cataract surgery. I know my outcome would have been much different. I encourage you to thoroughly check your professional before letting them cut you. Dr. Mifflin is definitely one you can trust to do his very best every time. TY Dr. for caring, listening to me and making my fears float away.

    September 24, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Have been a patient of Dr Mifflin's for years. Completely trust this Dr., his skills, knowledge, and he listens to the patient.M y husband was not an easy medical patient and Dr. Mifflin was amazing with his diagnosis and care.

    September 21, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I fully trust Dr Mifflin & his team. They care, they listened, gave options & were good with helping me make the best decision for me. What more can you ask for.

    September 21, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I think you are caring about my welfare and I really appreciate you

    September 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very nice and friendly doctor. Explained everything very well and helped me to make a good decision for my eye health.

  • Mark D. Mifflin is a board-certified, fellowship trained cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. His specialties include complex cataract surgery, all forms of corneal transplantation, reconstructive surgery of the anterior segment of the eye, and LASIK, PRK, and intraocular lens vision correction. Dr. Mifflin directs the prestigious Cornea Fellowship at the Moran Eye Center and also serves as the Division Chief for Cornea and Refractive Surgery. Other interests include clinical research and eye banking, with a 20-year tenure as Medical Director of the Utah Lions Eye Bank.

    Get to know Dr. Mifflin by watching his .

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Education history

    Fellowship Refractive Surgery - Casebeer Eye Center Fellow
    Cornea/External Disease & Refractive Surgery - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Fellow
    Residency Ophthalmology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Resident
    Internal Medicine/Ophthalmology Preliminary - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Nevada School of Medicine M.D.
    Social and ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Resources - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Nevada B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Kirschenbaum MD, Hu KS, Ip CS, Lin A, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Mifflin MD (2024). One-Year Results of a Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops After PRK. Cornea, 43(8), 955-960. ()
    2. Kirschenbaum MD, Hu KS, Ip CS, Lin A, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Mifflin MD (2024). One-Year Results of a Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops After PRK. Cornea, 43(8), 955-960. ()
    3. Ip CS, Jones DK, Weinlander E, Gudgel B, Lin A, Yazdani H, Pierce J, Holubkov R, Jensen H, Church M, Mifflin MD (2022). A Phase I/II Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled Study of Processed Amniotic Fluid Drops (pAF) after Photorefractive Keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg, 49(3), 299-304. ()
    4. Tauber J, Kang JJ, Mifflin MD, Pasricha N, Djalilian A, Soleimani M (2022). Unilateral vortex keratopathy of unknown etiology. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(10), 1219. ()
    5. Lass JH, Bailey RJ, Szczotka-Flynn LB, Benetz BA, Soper M, Titus MS, Kollman C, Beck RW, Cornea Preservation Time Study Group Mifflin, Mark is part of CPTS Group (2022). Comparison of Graft Outcomes Reusing Original Intermediate-Term Cold Storage Solution for Entire Corneal Donor Storage Period With Exchanged Fresh Storage Solution After Donor Preparation in the Cornea Preservation Time Study. Cornea. ()
    6. Ripa M, Betts B, Dhaliwal S, Wang K, Pouly S, Chen D, Mifflin M (2020). Survey of Postoperative Pain in Photorefractive Keratectomy Using Topical versus Oral Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Clin Ophthalmol, 14, 1459-1466. ()
    7. Boulter T, Rayl S, McEntyre MW, Mifflin M (2019). Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Using Tissues From Donors With a History of Radial Keratotomy. Cornea, 38(6), 761-763.
    8. Mifflin MD, Mortensen XM (2019). Intraoperative optical pachymetry in photorefractive keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(4), 495-500. ()

    Case Report

    1. Vivian S Hawn, BS, Nour Bundogji, MD, Mark Mifflin, MD, et al (2023). Explanation of a light-adjustable intraocular lens: case report with laboratorial analyses. JCRS Online Case Rep, 11(4).

    Letter

    1. Nakatsuka AS, Mifflin MD (2020). Response to "Risk Factors for Dry Eye After Refractive Surgery". [Letter to the editor]. Cornea, 39(8), e22. ()

    Abstract

    1. Weinlander E, Jackette AB, Mifflin M (2021). Diurnal Fluctuation and Biometry in Post-Radial Keratotomy Eyes Undergoing Cataract Surgery. ASCRS Meeting, Las Vegas July 2021 [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)

    Other

    1. Goodman Courtney, MS1V ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Miami SOM, Mifflin Mark, MD (2022). Essentials of Biometry (PART 1): What Ocular Parameters Are Important? Moran CORE .
    2. Goodman Courtney, MS1V ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Miami SOM, Mifflin Mark, MD (2022). Essentials of Biometry (PART 2): How are Biometric Measurements Obtained? Moran CORE.
    3. Goodman Courtney, MS1V ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Miami SOM, Mifflin Mark, MD (2022). Essentials of Biometry (PART 3): What Are Common Refractive Surprises? Moran CORE.

    Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

    1. Mifflin, Mark, Ip, Colin (). Moran Core Video Submission with Description: Cornea, transplantation, limbal stem cell deficiency. [Video]. Available: https://uofu.box.com/s/hexw87b9tzah87av6mqtjgc085tae50t.