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American Board of OphthalmologyPatient Rating
5.0 /5( out of 32 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
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Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.September 22, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERHe was very detailed in the exam and explained his observations in clear terms.
September 21, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERDR OLSON IS THE BEST OF THE BEST
June 23, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERDr. Olson is simply the best doctor and best person.
June 22, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERI feel grateful that I am able to see Dr. Olson. He is wonderful.
June 08, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERHe is a brilliant doctor and ditecto
June 02, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERDoctor Olson has more experience
May 11, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERDr. 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, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERKind, brilliant and¿ understading
March 31, 2024MORAN EYE CENTERThe best medical care I have ever received.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Primary Board Certification American Board of OphthalmologyEducation history
Fellowship Corneal Fellow - Louisiana State ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Fellow International Eye Foundation Fellow Fellowship Corneal Fellow - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Florida Fellow Ophthalmology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of California - Los Angeles Resident Internship Ophthalmology - Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital Intern Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital School of Medicine M.D. Undergraduate Medical Biology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah B.A. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Scott RA, Holtmeyer CJ, Parker TM, Scott WJ, Olson RJ (2024). A comparison of venturi and peristaltic based phacoemulsification efficiency in routine femtosecond laser cataract surgery. Can J Ophthalmol. ()
- Kuboi T, Chuck RS, Pineda R 2nd, Bhushan R, Goswamy A, Olson RJ (2024). Subgroup Analysis from a Phase 1/2 Randomized Clinical Trial of 2.6% EDTA Ophthalmic Solution in Patients with Age-Related Cataract. Am J Ophthalmol, 268, 155-164. ()
- Sella R, Reitblat O, Durnford KM, Pettey JH, Olson RJ, Hahn TE, Bernhisel AA, Afshari NA (2023). The effect of patient age on some new and older IOL power calculation formulas. Acta Ophthalmol, 102(5), e696-e704. ()
- Meyer JJ, Meeks H, Li K, Guinto E, Olson RJ (2024). Mortality and Causes of Death Among Individuals With Keratoconus. Cornea. ()
- 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. ()
- 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. ()
- Ricks RG, Cardenas IA, Ungricht EL, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2023). Effect of Modified Peristaltic Phacoemulsification Device on Efficiency and Post-Occlusion Pressure Surge. Clin Ophthalmol, 17, 2341-2347. ()
- 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. ()
- Wilkinson SW, Ungricht EL, West WB, Harris JT, Zaugg B, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2023). Comparison of Phacoemulsification Grooving Efficiency in Longitudinal vs Transversal Handpieces. Clin Ophthalmol, 17, 191-195. ()
- Park SSE, Wilkinson SW, Ungricht EL, Trapnell M, Nydegger J, Brintz BJ, Mamalis N, Olson RJ, Werner L (2022). Corneal endothelium protection provided by ophthalmic viscosurgical devices during phacoemulsification: experimental study in rabbit eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(12), 1440-1445. ()
- Wilkinson SW, Park SSE, Ungricht EL, Trapnell M, Nydegger J, Cardenas IA, Brintz BJ, Mamalis N, Olson RJ, Werner L (2022). Effect of simulated lenticular debris on corneal endothelial cells: experimental study in rabbit eyes. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(11), 1325-1330. ()
- Peterson JS, Cooper C, Ungricht EL, Mamalis C, Barlow W, Zaugg B, Bernhisel AA, Olson RJ, Pettey JH (2022). Measurement of Phacoemulsification Vacuum Pressure in the Oertli CataRhex3. Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 1731-1737. ()
- 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. ()
Letter
- Olson RJ, Mamalis N, Werner L (2022). Reply : Effect of longitudinal and torsional ultrasound on corneal endothelial cells: experimental study in rabbit eyes. [Letter to the editor]. J Cataract Refract Surg, 48(7), 871. ()
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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News & Podcasts
News
- ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital Ranked First in Utah for Eighth Year in a Row by U.S. News & World Report
- Moran Receives Grant to Study Blindness Prevention
- Honoring a Career of Excellence
- Johnson Foundation Gives $100,000 to Support Moran Center for Translational Medicine
- Randall J. Olson Receives 2014 Rosenblatt Prize