General Info

Randall J Olson, MD, is a Distinguished Professor, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and CEO of the John A. Moran Eye Center. He specializes in research dealing with intraocular lens and cataract surgery. Dr. Olson is the author of more than 300 professional publications and has given many named lectures all over the country and worldwide. He was selected to receive the 2016 Jan Worst Medal by the International Intra-Ocular Implant Club , the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the 2014 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence by the University of Utah, the 2014 Kelman Award by AAO, the 2012 Binkhorst Medal by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the 2019 Governor s Medal for Science and Technology. Dr. Olson s practice is limited to consultations and his long-term patients at this time.