Randall J Olson
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Randall J Olson, MD

Languages spoken: English, Swedish

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

  • 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. In 2024, The Ophthalmologist magazine named Dr. Olson on its annual Power List of the 100 most influential people in ophthalmology worldwide.

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

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
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    June 23, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Olson is simply the best doctor and best person.

    June 22, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I feel grateful that I am able to see Dr. Olson. He is wonderful.

    June 08, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is a brilliant doctor and ditecto

    June 02, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Doctor Olson has more experience

    May 11, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Randall Olson was exceptional in every way possible--his professional knowledge and skill, and his genuine care and concern for my well being.

    May 10, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Kind, brilliant and¿ understading

    March 31, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    The best medical care I have ever received.

    March 08, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Extremely competent, professional and caring.

    January 31, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr Randall J. Olson is professional in every way and his level of competency has been demonstrated time and time again with multiple serious eye issues of both my wife and my eyes. We are so grateful for his friendship and goodness to us for many years. I would gladly recommend anyone in need of the finest eye care in the world, to visit the Moran Eye Center, where extremely competent Opthomologists with extraordinary training are ready to take perfect care of you also!

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  • 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. In 2024, The Ophthalmologist magazine named Dr. Olson on its annual Power List of the 100 most influential people in ophthalmology worldwide.

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

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Education history

    Fellowship Corneal Fellow - Louisiana State University Fellow
    International Eye Foundation Fellow
    Fellowship Corneal Fellow - University of Florida Fellow
    Ophthalmology - University of California - Los Angeles Resident
    Internship Ophthalmology - Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital Intern
    Medicine - University of Utah Hospital School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Medical Biology - University of Utah B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Cardenas IA, Ungricht EL, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Efficiency of a polymer-coated phacoemulsification tip in cataract surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg, 49(10), 1056-1060. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)
    4. 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. (Read full article)
    5. 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. (Read full article)
    6. 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. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)
    8. 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. (Read full article)
    9. 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. (Read full article)
    10. 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. (Read full article)
    11. 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. (Read full article)
    12. 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. (Read full article)
    13. 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. (Read full article)
    14. 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. (Read full article)
    15. 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. (Read full article)
    16. Stringham J, Pettey J, Olson RJ (2011). Evaluation of variables affecting intraoperative aberrometry. J Cataract Refract Surg, 38(3), 470-4. (Read full article)
    17. 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. (Read full article)
    18. 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. (Read full article)
    19. Waite A, Faulkner N, Olson RJ (2006). Glistenings in the single-piece, hydrophobic, acrylic intraocular lenses. Am J Ophthalmol, 144(1), 143-4. (Read full article)
    20. Werner L, Olson RJ, Mamalis N (2006). New technology IOL optics. Ophthalmol Clin North Am, 19(4), 469-83. (Read full article)
    21. Adams W, Brinton J, Floyd M, Olson RJ (2005). Phacodynamics: an aspiration flow vs vacuum comparison. Am J Ophthalmol, 142(2), 320-2. (Read full article)
    22. 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. (Read full article)
    23. 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. (Read full article)
    24. Bradley MJ, Coombs J, Olson RJ (2006). Analysis of an approach to astigmatism correction during cataract surgery. Ophthalmologica, 220(5), 311-6. (Read full article)
    25. 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. (Read full article)
    26. Olson RJ (2004). Reducing the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis. Surv Ophthalmol, 49 Suppl 2, S55-61. (Read full article)
    27. Olson RJ, Kumar R (2003). White Star technology. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 14(1), 20-3. (Read full article)

    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.

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