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American Board of OphthalmologyPatient Rating
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Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.August 06, 2023There is no one like him. He is a giant in his specialty who still takes time to be the most caring provider one could ask for.
August 06, 2023The best
July 16, 2023Dr Olson is simply superb! He is the best opthamologist ever!
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stringham J, Pettey J, Olson RJ (2011). Evaluation of variables affecting intraoperative aberrometry. J Cataract Refract Surg, 38(3), 470-4.
- 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.
- 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.
- Waite A, Faulkner N, Olson RJ (2006). Glistenings in the single-piece, hydrophobic, acrylic intraocular lenses. Am J Ophthalmol, 144(1), 143-4.
- Werner L, Olson RJ, Mamalis N (2006). New technology IOL optics. Ophthalmol Clin North Am, 19(4), 469-83.
- Adams W, Brinton J, Floyd M, Olson RJ (2005). Phacodynamics: an aspiration flow vs vacuum comparison. Am J Ophthalmol, 142(2), 320-2.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bradley MJ, Coombs J, Olson RJ (2006). Analysis of an approach to astigmatism correction during cataract surgery. Ophthalmologica, 220(5), 311-6.
- 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.
- Olson RJ (2004). Reducing the risk of postoperative endophthalmitis. Surv Ophthalmol, 49 Suppl 2, S55-61.
- Olson RJ, Kumar R (2003). White Star technology. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 14(1), 20-3.
Patent
- 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.
- Olson RJ (2011). Vision Correction System. U.S. Patent No. 61/394,327. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
- 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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