
Randall J. Olson MD
Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease
Professor of Ophthalmology, University Utah
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- 65 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132 
- Phone+1 801-581-2352 
- Fax+1 801-587-7750 
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Summary
- Board Certified Ophthalmologist largely engaged in administrative work as the CEO of the University of Utah John A. Moran Eye Center
Education & Training
 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1974 - 1977 UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1974 - 1977
 Bassett Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974 Bassett Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
 University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1973 University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1973
Certifications & Licensure
 UT State Medical License 1979 - 2026 UT State Medical License 1979 - 2026
 LA State Medical License 1978 - 1979 LA State Medical License 1978 - 1979
 American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Clinical Trials
- Impact of Glistenings in AcrySof Intraocular Lenses on Visual Quality Start of enrollment: 2010 Jul 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Efficiency of venturi vs peristaltic-based phacoemulsification in femtosecond laser cataract surgery.Rachel A Scott, Caleb J Holtmeyer, Travis M Parker, Jessica K Willis, Wendell J Scott
 Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2025-05-01
- Comparison of venturi and peristaltic based phacoemulsification efficiency in routine femtosecond laser cataract surgery.Rachel A Scott, Caleb J Holtmeyer, Travis M Parker, Wendell J Scott, Randall J Olson
 Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology. Journal Canadien D'ophtalmologie. 2025-04-01
- Energy Output Variability Among Phacoemulsification Tips Using Calorimetry.Ivan A Cardenas, Reiker G Ricks, Jenna L Jensen, Tanner K Nelson, William R Barlow Jnr
 Medical Devices. 2025-01-01
Journal Articles
- Intraocular Pressure Study Using Monitored Forced-Infusion System Phacoemulsification TechnologyNathan G Lambert, Brian Zaugg, Brian C Stagg, Jeff H Pettey, Tyler Boulter, Jason D Jensen, Randall J Olson, Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Press Mentions
 Eye Drops May Offer Alternative to Cataract SurgeryOctober 4th, 2024 Eye Drops May Offer Alternative to Cataract SurgeryOctober 4th, 2024
 Eye Surgeons Divided over Same-Day Bilateral Cataract SurgeriesNovember 15th, 2021 Eye Surgeons Divided over Same-Day Bilateral Cataract SurgeriesNovember 15th, 2021
 New Research Finds Little Progress on Global Blindness in a DecadeDecember 1st, 2020 New Research Finds Little Progress on Global Blindness in a DecadeDecember 1st, 2020
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