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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 ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê 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 )

    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.

    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.

    July 31, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Great care I was very nervous but Dr. Barlow made the procedure so easy!!!!

    July 31, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Kick ass doc

    July 30, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Barlow was very pleasant and sift spoken and listened to my concerns and addressed them accordingly.

    July 25, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Seemed rushed and said tech would explain other options at next appointment

    July 24, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Extraordinarily intelligent and .accesdible..

    July 24, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very caring and knowledgeable as to my eye issues

    July 24, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Dr. Barlow is respectful and explains things well plus he speaks up so that my old ears can hear him.

    July 24, 2024
    MORAN EYE CENTER

    Very good doctor. Very interested in my care.

    July 24, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledge. Very nice and took his time to explain things.

  • 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 ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê 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, University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Resident
    Internal Medicine - University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Medical College of Wisconsin M.D.
    Speech Communications, Minor: Chemistry - University of ¼«ËÙÁùºÏ²Ê 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 3® 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 in 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. ()