John Mark Jackson

Professor at Southern College of Optometry

[John Mark Jackson @johnmarkjackson]

@InlandRVinc can someone please contact me? No one is replying to emails and you aren’t taking phone calls. I have an open order.

[Southern College of Optometry @SCOnews]

Testimonial Tuesday: meet Michelle Yan, '23

In this week's Testimonial Tuesday post, Michelle Yan, '23, talks about her decision to pursue optometry, life in Memphis, and her experience so far as an SCO student: https://t.co/KIIsbjTq4V

[Southern College of Optometry @SCOnews]

They discussed what makes SCO unique, the applicant and interview process, and how prospective students can become competitive applicants. Listen here and share with anyone who may be interested in SCO and optometry: https://t.co/9blVCbuirw

[Southern College of Optometry @SCOnews]

SCO's Director of Academic Support Services, Carrie Lebowitz, OD '06, and Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services, Mike Robertson, were recently interviewed on the Keepin' it O.D. podcast, which is dedicated to preparing Pre-Optometry students for their professional careers.

[Review of Optometry @revoptom]

Setting up a comprehensive myopia management program includes considerations of behavioral changes, anti-muscarinic agents, soft multifocal contact lens and overnight ortho-K interventions.

Here's how to incorporate ortho-K into your business plan:
https://t.co/2bNNEV2UjO

[Review of Optometry @revoptom]

Now more than ever is the time to start implementing myopia control therapies in your practice. Several treatment options exist, from lifestyle changes to corneal reshaping. But one modality, multifocal CLs, fits neatly into the OD's toolbox.

For more:
https://t.co/nTwbLtiDqW

[Optometry Times @OptometryTimes]

Early eye disease can be detected in childhood photographs and there's a new smartphone app designed to diagnose while you snap. #optometry https://t.co/UoZVxnoNak

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

Contact Lens Health Week Tip: Don’t buy contact lenses without a prescription #ProtectYourEyes
https://t.co/OtDtmsogDY

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

How did a tinsmith from Scranton, MS who had no optical or medical background come to invent and patent the first contact lens in U.S. history? https://t.co/aSMKwJ0n92

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

Did you know that most contact lens wearers report a habit that puts them at risk for a serious eye infection? Find out how you can prevent eye infections today. #ProtectYourEyes
https://t.co/OtDtmsogDY

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

Water and #contactlenses don’t mix! Germs found in water can stick to lenses & infect your eyes https://t.co/DE2hKuiiwy #ProtectYourEyes

[AOAConnect @AOAConnect]

Proper hygiene is top of mind. But are you thinking of your contact lens hygiene, too? To kick off the 7th Annual Contact Lens Health Week, here's what you need to know to keep your eyes safe: https://t.co/UThO7qSWnM

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

Among children with #myopia, treatment with high add power multifocal contact lenses compared with medium add power multifocal and single-vision contact lenses reduced the rate of myopia progression over 3 years #VisualAbstract https://t.co/6UBSW6akTf

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

Finding #contactlenses for irregular #astigmatism post-HZV https://t.co/PvSBKXQ0Sb

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

Key differences between #orthokeratology and #multifocal #contactlenses in pediatric myopes. https://t.co/AuDS87iIMr

[Optometry Times @OptometryTimes]

.@CooperVision announced a breakthrough development for parents, children and medical professionals with the release of MiSight, the first and only FDA-approved contact lens shown to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness). #optometry #myopia
https://t.co/YgU5qOVHaf

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

Have you seen @CLS_magazine's new website design? https://t.co/8m5yXUH8Br

[Review of Optometry @revoptom]

Retinal holes and tears are commonly encountered during dilated fundus examination of symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Retinal defects come in different shapes and sizes and partial or full thicknesses. Their causes are equally varied.

Read more:
https://t.co/0klvJVhxu9

[ContactLensSpectrum @CLS_magazine]

What's your Dx? https://t.co/TliImeWSWL

[The AOP @The_AOP]

With 3D blockbuster Toy Story 4 released last week, we’re reminding the public of the warning signs that could indicate their child has an undiagnosed vision problem. Watch this video about why 3D films can help pick up early signs of visual problems. https://t.co/H6qrgn7FAv