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Randall J Olson
( out of 67 reviews )

Randall J Olson, MD

Languages spoken: English, Swedish

Clinical Locations

  • John A. Moran Eye Center

    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.

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

    Specialties

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 67 reviews )

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    November 15, 2022

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

    October 14, 2022

    Pleased with my visit

    August 29, 2022

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

  • 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.

    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.