Dr. Alan Jackson
Addiction Medicine
Murray, UT
32 years experience male
Locations
Office
Murray, UT
My office hours
Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00am
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Cottonwood Eye and Laser Center
Murray, UT
About
Bio
I graduated from BYU in 1987 with a BS degree in Microbiology. Seeing that there was not much future in this I applied to medical school, graduating from Tulane University Medical school in 1991. I had a great interest in " eyes" mainly because of a n older brother that was a practicing and from other brothers that convinced me that the life style of an orthopedic surgeon was too busy. Three brothers practice orthopedics currently.
After a hot summer in Phoenix doing an internship , I was accepted to an ocular pathology program at the University of Utah just before it became the Moran Eye Center. I then completed a residency in Ophthalmology at SUNY at Buffalo.
Since this time, 15 years ago, I have been in private practice in a General Ophthalmogy practice.
I am happily married with 5 children, two of whom are in college. We spend our time watching basketball, soccer games and enjoying dance concerts. Recently i have been involved the scouting program (BSA) andhave trained many adults how to run an effective program. I do enjoy the outdoors and almost all sports
Residency in Buffalo, NY at SUNY, ocular pathology fellowship at the University of Utah under Mick Mamali
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Addiction Medicine
Languages spoken
English
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Longer if you itch: Them. Itching will go away within days if you don't scratch.
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10-14 days: That is if indeed it is pink eye. Do you have a lot of colored discharge coming from eye? Is the eye red? Any light sensitivity? If the eye is just r... Read More
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Antibiotics: If repeated times with in 3 months may be a indication for a tonsillectomy.
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No: The color of the eye can change with contact lenses, but physiologically no. It may change gradually with time.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Concretion: What you describe is a conjunctival concretion. These are congested glands in the conjunctiva, back side of lid. Due to chronic dryness, irritation a... Read More
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May have : Something under the upper eyelid, if so painful you need to have it examined by an eye doctor.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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You can't: There is no way to decreases the melanin in the iris, there is a medicated eye drop that can increase the dark color of your eyes though.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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No: Just keep a close eye on him and the site where stung. Keep fluids down, Ibuprofen for fever.If worsens go to the er.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Needs exam: One cannot determine the cause of your blurriness without an examination of the eyes, please see an ophthalmologist.
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Contact lens: Although your eyes may be dry, hence the drops given you. If you wear your contacts for longer than prescribed there can be protein build up on them c... Read More
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Dilated pupil: You may have had some substance in your eye that can cause dilation. If no other symptoms you can see if resolve in a day or two. But this could be ... Read More
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Many tests: Of the most important is any metabolic abnormality( Amino Acid deficiency, enzyme deficiency) any anatomical abnormalities( brain, heart , gastrointes... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Vitreous : Floaters are usually caused by a change in the vitreous, fluid in the back of the eye. This is not a worry other than being bothersome. As long as the... Read More
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Bite: Is the bite near the eye? This may be infected, if progresses needs to be seen by a doctor.
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Yes: Had it done, my office staff also had it done. We have all noticed a difference in symptoms, improvement. It is to be repeated every 4-6 months. The m... Read More
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Side effects: Always side effects even with prescribed, nonrecreational drugs. Think twice or at least educate yourself before messing up your body.
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No: At 24 years old if the eye is not able to be corrected by glasses now you are stuck with the vision you have. Staightening the eyes at an older age d... Read More
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Not bacterial : If using eye drops for infection and not getting better then it is not an infection. Please see your eye doctor for the appropriate treament.
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Yes, but: Yes it can be used to treat strep but there are probably better (and cheaper) alternatives.
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Eye exam: Pressure in the eyes can mean many things, the most concerning is glaucoma. This is diagnosed on the basis of an eye exam. You may try artificial tear... Read More
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Depends : On how much deviation there is , 2-3 prism diopters are well tolerated, above that it depends.
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Can mean liver : Disease or damage. See your primary care doctor for testing.
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Using honey in eyes?: Not a good idea? Don't use this!
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Eye lid twitching: Is caused by stress, fatigue and eye irritation. You can control all of these. Eye drops, artificial tears , are a good place to start.
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No specialist: Uses a torch to check the eyes. There are certain Lasers that are used ti treat the eyes if needed, but no torches.
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Yes an ENT : Specialist would be the first place to start.
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Stye: That is either a chalazion, sty, or a small sebaceous cyst. Hot compresses will help the sty resolve over time.
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Genetics: It is part of the anatomy you inherited.
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The whites of your : Eyes have normally occurring blood vessels, living tissue needs these to carry nutrients and oxygen to it. With lack of sleep the eyes get red from la... Read More
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All three things : Mentioned can have multiple explanations. If contact lenses are blurry, they may need to be changed or you prescription has changed or your eyes are d... Read More
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It is the brining...: That causes the eyes to be red. Use eye drops to alleviate burning- systane balance or refresh advanced.
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See your doctor: It could be a hordeolum or "sty" or a soft tissue infection of your eyelid. You should see a doctor to determine the appropriate treatment since they... Read More
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Inflammation and/ or: Infection of the lids( blepharo) and conjunctiva( the white part of the eye).
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Need specifics: If you have light sensitivity after trauma you may have iritis, other trauma to the eye include delayed cataract, intraocular damage
, you need to s... Read More
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For glaucoma...: This is a medicated drop that dercreased aqueous production in the eye, less fluid produced in the eye, lowers eye pressure. Classified as carbonic an... Read More
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Expai: A donor cornea is identified. Surgery consists of taking of the patients cornea and placing the donor cornea in its place. The donor cornea is secure... Read More
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Meibomian: These are meibomian glands which secret the oil to help lubricate the surface of the eye. When these get plugged up then yes it forms a style or chala... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Nothing: Your eye will change with time regardless of anything you do.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No: Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops when one eye is not used early in life. This is usually due to not using both eyes together due to eye position (ie. Cro... Read More
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Double Vision: Blurry vision can seem to be double and is difficult for some people to differentiate between the two. Lasting only seconds is not a concern, notice i... Read More
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Health of the eye: An eye exam consists of checking the vision. If this is not normal a manifest refraction is done to determine if any glasses are needed. This is the ... Read More
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Dominant traits: It appears that those traits that your daughter has are dominant and just happen to be the traits that your husband has.
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Yes: Glasses and contact lens prescriptions are different. Your doctor should be able to provide you with a glasses prescription without examination is yo... Read More
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No: The only way to fix droopy eye lids is by surgery.
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Addiction Medicine 32 years experience
Why ?: Many people want to get rid of nasal hair. There is no way to stimulate these to grow!
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Need exam: Could be many things, one of which is a lacrimal system infection. Can't be specific without seeing your eyes.
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Yes: Just on the skin around the eye lids is fine. Not meant for use on the eye itself.
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Styles: Due to blocked oil glands in the lids, this is why the initial treatment is hot compresses 4-6 times a day. The area can resolve with this in time. Ve... Read More
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LASIK: Yes, it is safe. You will need to have some tests done though to see if you are a good candidate to have lasik.
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Depends on cause: Many etiologies including sinuses, optic nerve inflammation, even dry surface of the eye can cause some eye pressure. See your ophthalmologist for di... Read More
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Jan 20, 2014
I fully recommend Dr. Jackson to anyone needing an ophthalmologist as he has provided wonderful answers and seems to care deeply about his field of medicine. Great Physician and Colleague!
Oct 29, 2013
Has unique ability to clarify difficult concepts and communicate in a very effective fashion. Highly recommend.
Sep 28, 2013
Fantastic ophthalmologist!
Intelligent, caring answers.
I give him my highest recommendation.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tulane University School of Medicine, LA
Graduated 1991MD
Residency
SUNY at Buffalo
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Utah - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, Utah - Winter
2013
Thought Leader, First Place, Utah - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Intermountain Medical Center, St. Marks Hospital, Alta View Hospital, Riverton Hospital
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, Utah Medical Association, Utah Ophthalmology Society
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