Dr. Brian Zaugg

Dr. Brian Zaugg is an ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and anterior segment eye diseases. His expertise includes a wide range of procedures such as cornea transplantation, routine and complex cataract surgery with multifocal lenses and laser assistance, anterior segment reconstruction, pterygium removal, and refractive surgery including LASIK, PRK, implantable collamer lenses, and clear lens extraction. Patients with conditions affecting the front part of the eye, including the cornea, cataracts, and refractive errors, can seek his care.

Dr. Zaugg practices at the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and the Moran Eye Center at the Farmington Health Center. He also serves as a team ophthalmologist for the Utah Jazz, providing eye care for the professional basketball team. His clinical approach is patient-centered, focusing on individualized treatment plans.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Zaugg is actively involved in research aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of cataract surgery and refractive surgery outcomes. He has mentored and worked on projects involving robotic DALK surgery and the effects of blast injuries on the eyes. He is recognized as an expert in all types of cornea transplant surgery, including deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty, and endothelial keratoplasty.