Message From the Chair
"They say that foundations must be built before bridges can be crossed. There are countless people I want to thank whose support was critical to creating a solid foundation: My family, the University of Utah, colleagues around the country, faculty, staff, donors, and dear friends who have believed in the dream, championed Moran’s work, and provided the resources we’ve needed to excel. I am forever grateful to all of you."
Randall J Olson, MD
Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
The Cumming Presidential Endowed Chair
CEO, John A. Moran Eye Center
Director, University of Utah Vision Institute
Retirement Tribute
John A. Moran Eye Center CEO Randall J Olson, MD, has announced his retirement after a storied 46-year career that made him the country’s longest-serving academic ophthalmology department chair.
Vision Illustration Gallery
VISION, noun
1. The act or power of seeing:
SIGHT
2. Unusual discernment or foresight:
A PERSON OF VISION
To celebrate the career of Moran Eye Center CEO Randall J Olson, MD, we asked five artists to illustrate the word “vision” in these meanings. Enjoy the creations by Paul Wearing, David Junkin, Bill Mayer, Simon Prades, and Ann Elliott Cutting in the gallery at left.
Research and Education
Moran is home to more than 20 innovative research labs and centers, where internationally awarded faculty are developing the treatments of tomorrow.
The University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences also offers one of the nation’s top educational programs.
Patient and Outreach Care
Moran is the largest eye care center in the Mountain West, with more than 40 specialists and 11 convenient locations offering a full range of leading-edge treatments and a robust patient support program.
Locally, Moran's donor-funded Global Outreach Division provides free or low-cost eye exams, surgeries, and eyeglasses to those in need on the Navajo Nation and around Utah, as well as training and charity care worldwide.
