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William R. Barlow
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William R. Barlow, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

John A. Moran Eye Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2352

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500
  • William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is an experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular surgeon with a specific interest in cataract and refractive surgery. He has experience performing complex cataract surgery, femtosecond laser cataract surgery, and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, ICL, and clear lens extraction using premium intraocular lens technologies, including toric, multifocal, and accommodative intraocular lenses.

    He also provides medical and surgical care for a variety of other ocular conditions. Dr. Barlow is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz.

    His research interests include cataract surgical techniques, equipment, and intraocular lens calculations.

    Dr. Barlow has an open practice welcoming new patients.

    Get to know Dr. Barlow by watching his profile video.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Ophthalmology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 826 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    November 27, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Barlow and Dave on his staff were exceptionally informative, comforting and I highly recommend them!

    November 23, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Barlow really cares about his patients. He immediately puts his patients at ease.

    November 21, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very nice , very well explain& up coming services, thanks ,

    November 20, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    My entire experience was excellent from the moment I checked in, interfaced with all the professionals involved in my care and then checked out thank you

    November 19, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    He is a very good doctor in all respects. I am glad to be his patient.

    November 17, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I was told to make a surgery appointment for Catarac surgery! I call and call and yet no set time or help to get the surgery!

    November 16, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Great visit

    November 16, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Excellent doctor

    November 16, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent knowledge and experience!!! Very caring!

  • William R. Barlow, Jr., MD, is an experienced comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular surgeon with a specific interest in cataract and refractive surgery. He has experience performing complex cataract surgery, femtosecond laser cataract surgery, and refractive surgeries, such as LASIK, PRK, ICL, and clear lens extraction using premium intraocular lens technologies, including toric, multifocal, and accommodative intraocular lenses.

    He also provides medical and surgical care for a variety of other ocular conditions. Dr. Barlow is a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz.

    His research interests include cataract surgical techniques, equipment, and intraocular lens calculations.

    Dr. Barlow has an open practice welcoming new patients.

    Get to know Dr. Barlow by watching his profile video.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Residency Ophthalmology - John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate Speech Communications, Minor: Chemistry - University of Utah B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Jensen NR, Ungricht EL, Harris JT, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Murri MS, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2023). Temperature Change of Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices in a Bi-Chamber Set-Up at a Flow of 0 and 20mL/min. Clin Ophthalmol, 17, 555-560. (Read full article)
    2. Ungricht EL, Harris JT, Jensen NR, Barlow WR, Murri MS, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Effect of low and passive flow on OVD thermal properties during phacoemulsification. Can J Ophthalmol, 58(6), 507-512. (Read full article)
    3. Peterson JS, Christensen MR, Cooper C, Mamalis C, Bernhisel AA, Zaugg B, Barlow WR, Ungricht E, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Optimization of Phacoemulsification Tip Gauge on the Oertli CataRhex3 in an in vitro Setting. Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 1091-1097. (Read full article)
    4. 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)
    5. 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)
    6. 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)
    7. 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)
    8. 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)
    9. 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)
    10. Ha L, Wright A, Wright DD, Bernhisel A, Barlow WR, Pettey JH, Zaugg B, Olson RJ (2019). High vacuum and aspiration on phacoemulsification efficiency and chatter for Centurion. Can J Ophthalmol, 54(1), 136-138. (Read full article)
    11. 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)
    12. 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)
    13. 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)
    14. Bird BA, Thomson RS, Stutz LA, Heczko JB, Bernhisel AA, Barlow WR, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Olson RJ (2018). Effect of increasing flow when grooving during phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 44(5), 623-626. (Read full article)
    15. Gupta I, Cahoon JM, Gardiner G, Garff K, Henriksen BS, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2015). Effect of increased vacuum and aspiration rates on phacoemulsification efficiency. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(4), 836-41. (Read full article)
    16. Cahoon JM, Gupta I, Gardiner G, Shi D, Zaugg B, Pettey JH, Barlow WR Jr, Olson RJ (2014). Comparison of venturi and peristaltic vacuum in phacoemulsification. J Cataract Refract Surg, 41(2), 428-32. (Read full article)