Credentials & Certifications

Dr. Shaun Larsen, O.D.

Low vision optometrist and certified vision specialist for pharmaceutical retina research, helping patients with macular degeneration and other eye diseases get more from the vision they have. Every credential below is listed so you can see exactly who is caring for your eyes.

Dr. Shaun Larsen, O.D., smiling in a white coat at the clinic
Licensed Optometrist, UtahDoctor of Optometry since 1999
1999Doctor of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry
25+ yrsClinical practice in optometry and low vision care
10Clinical trial certifications with 6 pharmaceutical sponsors
Since 2024Vision Specialist, Salt Lake Retina pharmaceutical research
Education & licensure

Trained, licensed and practicing since 1999

Doctorate

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tennessee. Graduated May 1999.

Undergraduate

Utah State University

Undergraduate studies before optometry school.

License

Licensed Optometrist, Utah

Licensed to practice optometry in the State of Utah. NPI 1073540167.

Clinical research certifications

Trusted by pharmaceutical sponsors to measure vision in retina trials

Since 2024, Dr. Larsen has served as a Vision Specialist for Salt Lake Retina's pharmaceutical research. Sponsors certify each vision specialist individually, study by study, before they can assess patients enrolled in the trial.

Study & protocolSponsorCondition studiedStatus
LUGANOEYP-1901-301Sponsor:EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Condition:Wet age-related macular degeneration✓ Certified
LUCIAEYP-1901-302Sponsor:EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Condition:Wet age-related macular degeneration✓ Certified
COMOEYP-1901-303Sponsor:EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Condition:Diabetic macular edema✓ Certified
SUPER TUSCANEYE-RES-104Sponsor:EyeBiotech Ltd.Condition:Wet AMD / macular edema after BRVO✓ Certified
BAROLOEYE-RES-103Sponsor:EyeBiotech Ltd.Condition:–✓ Certified
TORRONTESMK-8748-003Sponsor:Merck / EyeBiotech Ltd.Condition:–✓ Certified
SANGIOVESEMK-8748-0081Sponsor:Merck / EyeBiotech Ltd.Condition:–✓ Certified
PREGONDABP44175Sponsor:F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.Condition:–✓ Certified
GALLOPAPL3007-GA-201Sponsor:Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Condition:Geographic atrophy (dry AMD)✓ Certified
SIENNAR3918-AMD-2326Sponsor:Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Condition:Geographic atrophy (dry AMD)✓ Certified

Study names and sponsors are listed for credential purposes only. Participation in a study does not imply endorsement by the sponsor.

Independent verification

Don't just take our word for it

These public records confirm Dr. Larsen's license and standing.

Education & career

A career built around seeing better

May 1999Southern College of Optometry

Graduated Doctor of Optometry, Memphis, TN

1999 – presentMobile Eyecare of Utah

Owner

2001 – 2021Magna Family Eyecare

Owner, Magna, Utah

2024 – presentSalt Lake Retina

Vision Specialist for pharmaceutical research

Dr. Shaun Larsen, O.D.
“There is nothing more gratifying than helping a patient who has been told ‘nothing more can be done’ to see again.”
Dr. Shaun Larsen, O.D., Low Vision Optometrist

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