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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 61
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint George, UT.
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Sharon Richens, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 61
Saint George, UT
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Sharon Richens, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Saint George, UT.

About Dr. Sharon Richens, MD

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 34 years experience. Dr. Richens currently practices at Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC and is affiliated with Saint George Regional Hospital. Dr. Richens has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Keratitis, Trichiasis, Corneal Diseases and Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Richens's 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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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Trichiasis
Corneal Diseases
Tear Duct Surgery
Drusen
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Cataract
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Visual Field Defects
Senile Cataracts
Cataract Removal Surgery
Chorioretinal Scars
Glaucoma
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Ocular Hypertension
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Eyelid Surgery
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Lagophthalmos
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Eye Cancer
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Pterygium
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Macular Hole
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Strabismus
Pinguecula
Blepharitis
Cornea Surgery
Retinal Hemorrhage
Floaters
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Heterophoria
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Keratoconus
Exophoria
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Retinal Dystrophy
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Stye
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Nearsightedness
Anterior Scleritis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lazy Eye
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Astigmatism
Blindness
Iridocyclitis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chalazion
Uveitis
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Migraine
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Eyelid Spasm
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Eye Melanoma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Farsightedness
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Brow Ptosis
Disorder of Choroid
Hordeolum
Eye Pain
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Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Sjögren's Syndrome
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Esophoria
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Brown Syndrome
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Growth
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Macular Degeneration
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Monofixation Syndrome
Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Still's Disease
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Coreoplasty
Cyclodialysis
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
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
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
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
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitreous Surgery
Wound Repair
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

Where Dr. Sharon Richens, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC
    161 W 200 N Ste 200, Saint George, UT 84770
  2. 2 Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC
    1301 Bertha Howe Ave Ste 1A, Mesquite, NV 89027
    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
  3. 3 Kyle D. Andrus PC
    1930 W Sunset Blvd Ste 106, Saint George, UT 84770
    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 Office
    3392 S 3000 E Ste B101, Saint George, UT 84790

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Jan 17, 2026
Had through exam and what was found was explained in a way that I understood. All staff were very knowledgeable in their area.
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Meet Dr. Sharon Richens, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Richens's Practice

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Dr. Richens frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), Keratitis, Trichiasis, Corneal Diseases and Drusen. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • West Virginia University Health Science Center
    1993
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • West Virginia University Health Science Center
    1997
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • St John Hospital and Medical Center
    1998
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Sharon Richens, MD Practices

  • Saint George Regional Hospital

    1380 E Medical Center Dr, St George, UT

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