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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD
3.9 (47 Ratings)
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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint George, UT.
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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Saint George, UT
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint George, UT.

About

Dr. Richens graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at West Virginia University Health Science Center.Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint George, UT and has 32 years experience. Dr. Richens currently practices at Richens Eye Center and are affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital. Dr. Richens has experience treating conditions like Trichiasis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richens received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Dr. Richens' office accepts new patients. Dr. Richens also speaks Spanish. Dr. Richens is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Surgery
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Drusen
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Crohn's Disease
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lagophthalmos
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Still's Disease
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vision Screening
Wound Repair
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSmart
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Altius Health Plans
  • HealthChoice
  • WellCare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care
  • MVP Health Care
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Richens Eye Center
    161 W 200 N Ste 200, Saint George, UT 84770
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (435) 652-4040
  2. 2 Office
    161 W 200 N Ste 200, Saint George, UT 84770
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (435) 986-2020
  3. 3 Richens Eye Center - Sunset Blvd
    1930 W Sunset Blvd Ste 106, Saint George, UT 84770
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (435) 628-1112
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 14:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Richens Eye Center
    1301 Bertha Howe Ave Ste 1A, Mesquite, NV 89027
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 346-2950
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richens
3.9
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (11)

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Jul 12, 2024
Dr Richens did a great job with my cataracts and lens implants. I recommend her to everyone.
Todd A — Jul 12, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • West Virginia University Health Science Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • West Virginia University Health Science Center
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St John Hospital and Medical Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sharon Richens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richens' profile.

Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sharon Richens, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr, St George, UT