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Dix Pettey
( out of 727 reviews )

Dix Pettey, OD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

Midvalley Health Center

Murray
801-581-2955

  • Dix Pettey, OD MS specializes in the fitting of contact lenses at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah in Salt Lake City and the Midvalley Health Center. His particular interests lie in the areas of keratoconus, pediatrics, and fitting post-surgical or traumatized eyes with severe or irregular astigmatism. He also provides pre and post-surgical eye care to cataract or refractive eye surgery patients and primary eye care for those who do or do not wear contact lenses. Dr. Pettey received his B.S. at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah and his O.D. and M.S. degrees at The Ohio State Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅.

    As a Utah native, Dr. Pettey loves the culture and beautiful surroundings the state provides. He and his wife enjoy water-skiing, snow sports, and travelling with their five children. He is also a passionate fan of the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake and the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah.

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    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 727 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    March 30, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    I was so impressed by Dr. Pettey. He made this experience individualized and took time to hear about my needs and my concerns. I will definitely recommend him to other family members and friends.

    March 30, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    He is THE BEST!

    March 25, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very professional caregiver.

    March 22, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Very informative and professional

    March 19, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very good [TRANSLATED]

    March 15, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I was very impressed with Dr Petty. Easy to talk to, friendly, knowledgeable, helped me with new hard contacts that enabled me to see so much better. He was a God send!

    March 12, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Is a great doctor happy to my mother in law go with him a great doctor thanks

    March 12, 2025
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very knowledgeable. Have good suggestions about eye health.

    March 10, 2025
    MIDVALLEY

    Professional and kind! I would recommend highly to anyone!

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  • Dix Pettey, OD MS specializes in the fitting of contact lenses at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah in Salt Lake City and the Midvalley Health Center. His particular interests lie in the areas of keratoconus, pediatrics, and fitting post-surgical or traumatized eyes with severe or irregular astigmatism. He also provides pre and post-surgical eye care to cataract or refractive eye surgery patients and primary eye care for those who do or do not wear contact lenses. Dr. Pettey received his B.S. at the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah and his O.D. and M.S. degrees at The Ohio State Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅.

    As a Utah native, Dr. Pettey loves the culture and beautiful surroundings the state provides. He and his wife enjoy water-skiing, snow sports, and travelling with their five children. He is also a passionate fan of the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake and the Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah.

    Get to know Dr. Pettey by watching his .

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Associate Professor (Clinical)

    Education history

    Fellowship Optometry, Specialty Contact Lenses, Anterior Segment - John A. Moran Eye Center Academic Fellow
    Externship Optometry - Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center Externship
    Graduate Training Vision Science - Ohio State Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ College of Optometry M.S.
    Professional Other Optometry - Ohio State Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ College of Optometry O.D.
    Undergraduate Exercise & Sports Science; Minor: Chemistry - Ογ½ΆΚΣΖ΅ of Utah B.Sc. (Hons)