Dr. James M. Coombs, MD

I visited Coombs for an eye exam and was told I had cataracts. On his recommendation, I bought multi-focal lenses and scheduled surgery. After surgery on my left eye, my vision was worse than before. Dr. Coombs was not very forthcoming, so I asked for copies of my visit and Op notes. They would not provide OP notes despite repeated requests. Reading the post-op notes I found his partner wrote that my iris was damaged. The damage caused 100s of floaters from fragments of the removed lens and blood cells from the damage he had caused my iris. Finally, Dr. Coombs admitted that he had put in the wrong lens. I have an epiretinal membrane. That precludes multi-focal lenses. The time to remove the membrane is BEFORE cataract surgery. He informed my friends he missed it because it is hard to detect. Other professionals assure me it is easy to see. The lens has been replaced and the membrane removed after 2 surgeries over 6 months at the Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City.. I am still awaiting surgery on my iris to eliminate severe glare. His failure to do an adequate exam and his sloppy surgery have caused me over 9 months of suffering, with more to come. The plot thickens. At my last visit to the Moran Eye Center I asked them to evaluate my other eye. Dr. Coombs indicated it also needed cataract surgery. The Moran informed me there was a cataract but it the lens did not need replacing yet. To reiterate, I visited Dr. Coombs for an eye exam. He informed me I had two cataracts that needed surgery. Now I have to wonder if I needed cataract surgery at all.

Having your appointment on time is a big deal for me. I have been going to DR Coombs for around five years now. Every year the staff is on time and helpful. I'll keep going back. Not a lot if down time. In. Out. Just the way I like it.

Very knowledgeable. He was on time and his staff was very friendly and helpful. Thank you!

Excellent eye surgeon. Couldn't be more pleased. Thank you Dr. Coombs!