Overview

Jeremy K. Jones, MD, joined the Eye Centers section of Glaucoma in 2013. He also serves as Grady Memorial Hospitals Associate Chief of Ophthalmology and the Ophthalmology Residency Program Director. Dr. Jones is a native Georgian and received his undergraduate degree from Berry College. He completed his medical education at the Emory University School of Medicine, followed by a transitional year internship. He completed his Ophthalmology Residency and Glaucoma Fellowship at at the Emory Eye Center.

Dr. Jones is actively involved in recruiting for clinical trials investigating new therapeutic options for glaucoma. His clinical interests include medical and surgical management of glaucoma, laser therapy for glaucoma and surgical management of cataracts. He is particularly interested in the education of ophthalmology residents and medical students as well as advocacy on behalf of his profession and his patients.

National Recognition

He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

He has served as President of the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology and is an active member of it's Executive Committee. He completed the Medical Association of Georgia's Physician Leadership Academy and the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Leadership Development Program.

Areas of Clinical Interest

Medical and surgical management of glaucoma
Laser therapy for glaucoma
Surgical management of cataracts
Surgical management of ocular trauma

Academic Appointment

• Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Emory School of Medicine
• Residency Program Director, Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Research