Jon B. Scott, O.D.

Dr. Scott enjoys practicing all aspects of modern optometry, including comprehensive family eye exams, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases, red eyes, foreign body removal, routine and difficult contact lens fits (toric, bifocal, RGP, keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, etc.).

Personal

Dr. Scott grew up in West Virginia, where he earned the bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Marshall University. He earned a second bachelor’s degree and the doctorate degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA, where he received a Citation for Clinical Excellence in Primary Care at the Eye Institute.

While working on eyes is his profession, but he also enjoys working on computers, cars, small engines, farm equipment, target shooting, endless home improvement projects, spending time with wife, Kristie, and their young men, Justin and Andrew.

Practice Philosophy

Dr. Scott’s professional philosophy is to treat all patients as if they were members of his own family. How is that possible?

It’s only possible if the doctor is willing to go the extra mile – the same mile he is willing to go for his family. That means he comes in after-hours for injuries or other serious problems. If patients don’t feel their prescription is just right, Dr. Scott keeps working with them until they are 100% satisfied. If there is better equipment to care for the patient, he buys it.

Dr. Scott is a family doctor in practice, not just in name.

Recent Continuing Education Courses Attended:

2024

• Changes in Corneal astigmatism after Superficial Keratectomies and Pterygiectomies

• Retina Potpourri: Interesting Cases

• In the Name of Eyelid Health: Fighting Mites with Novel Therapies

• Sustained Drug Delivery and Glaucoma

• Laser Trabeculoplasty Update

• Innovative Point-of-Care Testing for the Ocular Surface

• Common Eyelid Lesions: Evaluation and Management

• Emerging & Novel Therapy in Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Geographic Atrophy

• Timing is Everything: The Importance of Early Detection of Neurotrophic Keratitis

• Clinical Considerations in Cataract Patients with Coexistent Corneal Disease

• Real World Retina

• Unique Strategies for Managing Common Anterior Segment Conditions

• Special Session: Retina Roundup

• Fuller, Thicker, Bolder Lashes: Plants versus Prostaglandins

2023

• Advancements in Scleral Lenses

• Retinal Case Presentations

• Cosmetic and Functional Blepharoplasty

• Neovascular Glaucoma

• Charles Bonnet Syndrome

• Eyelid Malposition in Dry Eye and Tearing

• Pseudoholes and Lamellar Holes

• Corneal Scars and Opacities

• Challenging Retina Cases

• Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome: Diagnosis and treatment

• Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Ocular Surface Disease

• Considerations at Extreme Axial Lengths

• ICYMI: Review of Interesting Journal Articles of 2022

• AMD update

• Eye Drop Assistive Devices

• Ocular Conditions Associated With Cataracts

• Practical Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of AMD

• Uncovering Unnerving Optic Neuropathies

• Cosmetic and Functional Blepharoplasty, Perioperative Medication Administration, MIGS

• 2023 Scleral Lens Research Update

​​​​​​​Externship Training

The Philadelphia Veterans Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, where he gained experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of advanced eye diseases, especially in the elderly. During this time he also attended weekly lectures at the nationally known Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, recognized for its vast contributions to the field of eye care.

The Eye Institute at Pennsylvania College Optometry (now Salus at Drexel University) in Philadelphia for specialty services such as emergency eye care, glaucoma, neurological eye disease, pediatrics, and many others. He received clinical honors.

Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat with renowned optometrist Dr. Ron Melton in Charlotte, NC, where he gained extensive knowledge of eye disease and the topical and oral medications used to treat them. He received clinical honors.