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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 .

    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.

    October 31, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He's very professional in his approach to patients.

    October 31, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Barlow is very caring and professional. I trust him with my eye care completely.

    October 30, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Barlow was wonderful. He is very personable and caring. He did a fabulous job in my cataract surgery. He is meticulous and gentle. I couldn't be happier with the results.

    October 30, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    I've seen Dr. Barlow for a few years now and I will stay with him as long as I can. He's a great doctor.

    October 30, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    9 He was very friendly and efficient.

    October 29, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very efficient and caring service. A pleasant experience!

    October 27, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Barlow is not only a gifted Opthalmologist but he's friendly & kind. What more can you ask for!

    October 23, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very patient. Very thorough. Very knowledgeable.

    October 22, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I appreciate Dr. Barlow being very patient with me and taking the time to answer all my questions. He was very kind and professional.

  • 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 .

    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, ฯใฝถสำฦต of Utah Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - ฯใฝถสำฦต of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Undergraduate Speech Communications, Minor: Chemistry - ฯใฝถสำฦต 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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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 3ยฎ phacoemulsification machine. Clin Ophthalmol, 13, 633-639. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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 inย vitro setting. Surv Ophthalmol, 64(6), 868-875. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()
    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. ()