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Randall J Olson, MD

Chair, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

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Languages Spoken: English, Swedish

Randall J Olson, MD, is a Distinguished Professor, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and CEO of the John A. Moran Eye Center. He specializes in research dealing with intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Dr. Olson is the author of more than 300 professional publications and has given many named lectures all over the country and worldwide.

He was selected to receive the 2016 Jan Worst Medal by the International Intra-Ocular Implant Club , the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the 2014 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence by the University of Utah, the 2014 Kelman Award by AAO, the 2012 Binkhorst Medal by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the 2019 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology.

Dr. Olson’s practice is limited to consultations and his long-term patients at this time.

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

801-581-2352

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT  84132
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Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Professor
Board Certification American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

5.0/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

5.0/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

5.0/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.9/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

5.0/ 5

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient November 15, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Olson is superb We are very fortunate to be able to be his patients

UofU Patient October 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Pleased with my visit

UofU Patient August 29, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I've been seeing Dr Olsen once a year for about ten years. He is an excellent doctor and I depend on him

UofU Patient August 27, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Olson is the best, very conscientious and extremely patient.

UofU Patient July 17, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

The patient care was superb

UofU Patient May 31, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

12 on a scale of 10

UofU Patient May 29, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Perfedy

UofU Patient May 07, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient February 09, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was wonderful, informative, assuring

UofU Patient October 09, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased. All questions answered. PLEASED

UofU Patient September 18, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased.

UofU Patient August 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I wish there were a choice of ten stars! Dr Randall Olsen, MD has been my doctor for ten years and is always caring, concerned with my questions and very easy to talk to!

UofU Patient August 16, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was great. Thank you

UofU Patient July 04, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very clear and understandable instructions

UofU Patient June 21, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I am privileged to have such an outstanding ophthalmologist as Dr. Randolph Olson as my primary physician in this field.

UofU Patient February 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Olson was fantastic

Randall J Olson, MD, is a Distinguished Professor, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and CEO of the John A. Moran Eye Center. He specializes in research dealing with intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Dr. Olson is the author of more than 300 professional publications and has given many named lectures all over the country and worldwide.

He was selected to receive the 2016 Jan Worst Medal by the International Intra-Ocular Implant Club , the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the 2014 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence by the University of Utah, the 2014 Kelman Award by AAO, the 2012 Binkhorst Medal by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the 2019 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology.

Dr. Olson’s practice is limited to consultations and his long-term patients at this time.

Academic Locations

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences - Professor
Board Certification American Board of Ophthalmology

Education History

Fellowship Louisiana State University
Corneal Fellow
Fellow, 1978
Fellowship International Eye Foundation

Fellow, 1977
Fellowship University of Florida
Corneal Fellow
Fellow, 1977
Residency University of California - Los Angeles
Ophthalmology
Resident, 1977
Internship Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Ophthalmology
Intern, 1974
Professional Medical University of Utah Hospital School of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 1973
Undergraduate University of Utah
Medical Biology
B.A., 1970

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Ungricht EL, Culp C, Qu P, Harris JT, Brintz BJ, Mamalis N, Olson RJ, Werner L (2021). Effect of phacoemulsification fluid flow on the corneal endothelium: experimental study in rabbit eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(4), 481-486.
  2. Bohner A, Peterson JS, Wright AJ, Mamalis C, Bernhisel A, Zaugg B, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2020). Effects on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter at variable longitudinal ultrasound settings when combined with constant torsional energy. J Cataract Refract Surg, 46(5), 774-777.
  3. Bernhisel AA, Cahoon JM, Sella R, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Stagg BC, Afshari NA, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimum on-time and off-time combinations for micropulse phacoemulsification in venturi vacuum mode. J Cataract Refract Surg, 45(12), 1797-1800.
  4. Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2019). Impact of torsional micropulse on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(5), 560-564.
  5. Kabbara SW, Heczko J, Ta B, Bernhisel A, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey J (2018). Determining optimal ultrasound percent on time with long-pulse torsional phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(3), 395-398.
  6. Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bird BA, Thomson RS, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Optimization of the Oertli CataRhex 3® phacoemulsification machine. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 633-639.
  7. Thomson RS, Bird BA, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). The effect of increasing power when grooving using phacoemulsification. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 611-615.
  8. Ha L, Wright A, Wright DD, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Zaugg B, Olson RJ (2018). High vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter for Centurion. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(1), 136-138.
  9. Boulter T, Bernhisel A, Mamalis C, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2019). Phacoemulsification in review: Optimization of cataract removal in an in vitro setting. Surv Ophthalmol, 64(6), 868-875.
  10. Kabbara S, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of high vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter using a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(11), 1378-1383.
  11. Bohner AD, Wright AJ, Ta BT, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Optimum on-time duty cycle for a transversal ultrasound machine. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(9), 1140-1143.
  12. Shi DS, Jensen JD, Kramer GD, Zaugg B, Stagg BC, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2016). Comparison of Vacuum and Aspiration on Phacoemulsification Efficiency and Chatter Using a Monitored Forced Infusion System. Am J Ophthalmol, 169, 162-167.
  13. Gardiner GL, Garff K, Gupta I, Kramer GD, Farukhi MA, Stagg BC, Zaugg B, Olson RJ (2015). Effect of pulsing ultrasound on phacoemulsification efficiency. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(11), 2560-4.
  14. Robinson MS, Olson RJ (2015). Simple approach to prevent capsule tear-out during capsulorhexis creation in hypermature cataracts. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(7), 1353-5.
  15. Stringham J, Pettey J, Olson RJ (2011). Evaluation of variables affecting intraoperative aberrometry. J Cataract Refract Surg, 38(3), 470-4.
  16. Ness PJ, Mamalis N, Werner L, Maddula S, Davis DK, Donnenfeld ED, Olson RJ (2010). An anterior chamber toxicity study evaluating Besivance, AzaSite, and Ciprofloxacin. Am J Ophthalmol, 150(4), 498-504.e1.
  17. Jin Y, Zabriskie N, Olson RJ (2008). Dysphotopsia outcomes analysis of two truncated acrylic 6.0-mm intraocular optic lenses. Ophthalmologica, 223(1), 47-51.
  18. Waite A, Faulkner N, Olson RJ (2006). Glistenings in the single-piece, hydrophobic, acrylic intraocular lenses. Am J Ophthalmol, 144(1), 143-4.
  19. Werner L, Olson RJ, Mamalis N (2006). New technology IOL optics. Ophthalmol Clin North Am, 19(4), 469-83.
  20. Adams W, Brinton J, Floyd M, Olson RJ (2005). Phacodynamics: an aspiration flow vs vacuum comparison. Am J Ophthalmol, 142(2), 320-2.
  21. Floyd M, Valentine J, Coombs J, Olson RJ (2005). Effect of incisional friction and ophthalmic viscosurgical devices on the heat generation of ultrasound during cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg, 32(7), 1222-6.
  22. Kleinmann G, Apple DJ, Chew J, Stevens S, Hunter B, Larson S, Mamalis N, Olson RJ (2005). Hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens as a drug-delivery system: Pilot study. J Cataract Refract Surg, 32(4), 652-4.
  23. Bradley MJ, Coombs J, Olson RJ (2006). Analysis of an approach to astigmatism correction during cataract surgery. Ophthalmologica, 220(5), 311-6.
  24. Jensen MK, Fiscella RG, Crandall AS, Moshirfar M, Mooney B, Wallin T, Olson RJ (2004). A retrospective study of endophtalmitis rates comparing quinolone antibiotics. Am J Ophthalmol, 139(1), 141-8.
  25. Olson RJ (2004). Reducing the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis. Surv Ophthalmol, 49 Suppl 2, S55-61.
  26. Olson RJ, Kumar R (2003). White Star technology. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 14(1), 20-3.

Patent

  1. Olson RJ (2011). Hypodermic Needle System and Method to Reduce Infection. U.S. Patent No. 61/418,337. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  2. Olson RJ (2011). Vision Correction System. U.S. Patent No. 61/394,327. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
  3. Olson RJ (2011). Multi-functional second instrument for cataract removal. U.S. Patent No. 7883521. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Global Impact

Education History

Fellowship International Eye Foundation

Fellow

News Articles

The Latest Cataract Surgery Technology and More: Moran Eye Center Faculty Featured at ASCRS

Ike Ahmed, MD, Directs Moran Eye Center's New Alan S. Crandall Center for Glaucoma Innovation

Patient Outcomes and Quality Improvement: Our Commitment to Excellence

University of Utah Hospital Ranked First in Utah for Eighth Year in a Row by U.S. News & World Report

Moran Eye Center Faculty Present at ASCRS

Randall J Olson, MD, Honored as University of Utah Distinguished Professor

Unparalleled Uveitis Care at the Moran Eye Center

Moran Physicians, Researchers Named to The Ophthalmologist Power List 2020

Expertise in Imaging: Complex Case Presentations from the John A. Moran Eye Center

Moran Eye Center Celebrates Achievements of Donors and Faculty Holding Endowed Chairs and Professorships

Satisfied Patients Rate 16 Moran Eye Center Doctors Among Nation’s Best

Moran Team Turning Genetic Discoveries Into Treatments For Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Moran Eye Center CEO Randall J Olson, MD, to Receive Governor’s Medal

Moran Eye Center CEO Randall J Olson, MD, to Receive Governor’s Medal

Finding Solutions: John and Marva Warnock Supporting Moran Research to Cure Blinding Diseases

Moran Eye Center CEO Randall J Olson Celebrates 40 Years at the Helm

Revolutionary New Tech for a New Era of Eye Care

Moran CEO Randall J Olson Suggests Improvements for U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Moran at AAO 2016: Awards, Presentations, & Contributions

Randall J Olson, MD Honored at ASCRS

Moran Receives Grant to Study Blindness Prevention

Moran Eye Center Physicians Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards

Johnson Foundation Gives $100,000 to Support Moran Center for Translational Medicine

John A. Moran Eye Center Ranked in Top 10 Ophthalmology Residency Programs

Moran Eye Center Surgical Mission in Haiti to Be Joined by Senator and Ophthalmologist Rand Paul

Honoring a Career of Excellence

Honoring a Career of Excellence

Jade Therapeutics Names Ophthalmology Pioneer Randall Olson, MD, to its Board of Directors

Jade Therapeutics Names Ophthalmology Pioneer Randall Olson, MD, to its Board of Directors

University of Utah's John A. Moran Eye Center a National Model for Providing Local Charitable Care

Randall J. Olson Receives 2014 Rosenblatt Prize

Randall J. Olson Receives 2014 Rosenblatt Prize

Moran Eye Center's Voyant Biotherapeutics, LLC, Enters Into Exclusive R&D Collaboration Agreement with Allergan, Inc.

Dr. Wolfgang Baehr & Collaborators Discover Vital Relationship between Thyroid Hormones and Macular Degeneration

Dr. Alan Crandall Receives Distinguished Surgeon Award

University of Utah Researcher to Receive $100,000 from Research to Prevent Blindness

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • Dr. Olson ARCS Message
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  • Murray Dermatology and Eye Clinic Groundbreaking

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Moran CEO Randall J Olson: Celebrating 40 Years of Leadership

Murray Dermatology and Eye Clinic Groundbreaking

Dr. Olson ARCS Message

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