Aaron N Waite MD

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

LASIK, Cataract and Cornea

3333 N Digital Drive Suite 300Ste 300Lehi, UT 84043
Phone+1 801-876-6000
Fax+1 801-876-6000

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Summary

Dr. Waite is a board-certified ophthalmologist and internationally recognized refractive surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve life-changing visual clarity. He is a fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences. He is the educationcal chair of the World Council of Refractive Surgery Fellowships. His clinical work centers on advanced laser vision correction and refractive procedures, complemented by a strong commitment to medical education through training refractive surgery fellows and lecturing at national conferences on practice growth and patient care.

His fascination with optics extends beyond the operating room as the co-founder of Rawzi Eyewear, a brand focused on delivering high-quality sunglass solutions for direct-to-consumer and independent optometry practices alike.

Specialties: Refractive Surgery (LASIK / PRK / ICL), Advanced Cataract Surgery, Clinical Education

LASIK Utah

Waite Vision is the premier location in Utah for LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICLs, Refractive Lens Exchange, and Cataract Surgery.

Education & Training

University of ColoradoFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2010 - 2011
University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
University of Nevada Reno School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 2006

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2020 - 2029
IA State Medical License 2019 - 2028
UT State Medical License 2017 - 2028
ME State Medical License 2019 - 2028
TN State Medical License 2012 - 2028
ND State Medical License 2019 - 2028
NH State Medical License 2019 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2018 - 2027
WA State Medical License 2018 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2025 - 2027
SD State Medical License Active through 2027
OR State Medical License 2019 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2024 - 2027
MT State Medical License 2019 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2018 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2025 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
CT State Medical License 2018 - 2026
KS State Medical License 2019 - 2021
NV State Medical License 2011 - 2015
CO State Medical License 2010 - 2015
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MDoffice, MDoffice LLC, 2012
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MDoffice, MDoffice LLC, 2012
Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Pilot Safety Study of a Microfabricated Device for Anterior Stromal Puncture to Treat Corneal Epithelial Disease in the Optical Axis.
Edward Chaum, Dooho Brian Kim, Steven Kane, Forrest B Swann, Aaron Waite
Cornea. 2024-08-01
14 citations
Risk for microbial keratitis: Comparative metaanalysis of contact lens wearers and post-laser in situ keratomileusis patients
Jordan Masters, Mehmet Kocak, Aaron Waite
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2017-01-01
10 citations
Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis Performed With the VERUS Ophthalmic Caliper.
Malik Y. Kahook, Robert J. Cionni, Michael J. Taravella, Robert Edward Ang, Aaron N. Waite
Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2016-10-01

Other

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Press Mentions

Inaugural Cataract-A-thon at UTHSC’s Hamilton Eye Institute Gives Gift of Sight to Those in NeedJune 8th, 2017
Data Analysis Finds Lower Risk of Infection with LASIK Than with Contacts over TimeApril 21st, 2017
Keratoconic Progression After Epithelium-on CXLJanuary 10th, 2019