Trent Richards, MD

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Layton Antelope B

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Ophthalmologist Trent Richards, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical eye problems with the latest techniques and most up-to-date equipment at the Tanner Clinic Eye Center. His practice is located on the second floor of the Layton Antelope Building B.

Dr. Richards graduated summa cum laude from the University of Utah, earning a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science, and then completed his M.D. at Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. His residency followed at the renowned John A. Moran Eye Center, where he became proficient in all eye specialties, such as macular degeneration, laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). He served as chief resident during his final year.

Dr. Richards is active with his philanthropic work and participates in the Moran Eye Center’s Operation Sight event every six months, which provides free cataract surgery to Davis County residents in need. He also provides his services to the Navajo Nation in the Four Corners area and has done mission trips to Nepal and Cambodia.

Dr. Richards, a native of Salt Lake City, is married and the father of three children. He counts anything outdoors among his favorite activities, but he especially enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Richards is fluent in Spanish.

Training and Education

  • Residency – John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
  • M.D. – Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
  • B.S. – Exercise and Sports Science, University of Utah

Professional History

  • Joined Tanner Clinic in 2015
  • Practicing physician since 2015

Affiliations

  • American Board of Ophthalmology certified
  • American Medical Association

Philanthropy

  • Focus on free services for the local community
  • Outreach services to the Navajo Nation in the Four Corners area
  • Mission trips to Nepal and Cambodia

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the Dr. Eli G. Alcorn and John B. Alcorn Prize in Ophthalmology
  • Chief resident at Moran Eye Center
  • Multiple honors and letters of commendation during medical school clerkships

Accepted Insurance

All insurance accepted by the clinic.

  • Ophthalmology
  • Eye Center

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