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Jonathan S. Myers, MD

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GLAUCOMA
Jonathan S. Myers, MD

Chief, Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital
Professor, Ophthalmology
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Research Interests: Dr. Myers has worked with colleagues across a range of clinical research in glaucoma from diagnosis to management including improving outreach efforts to underserved communities. Current research interests include home perimetry, novel glaucoma surgeries, and efforts to reduce the burden of glaucoma more broadly.

Awards and Honors

1988  Magna Cum Laude, Princeton University

1988  Sigma Xi Research Society

1988  Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

1988  E. I. duPont de Nemours and Company Research Fellowship

1994  "Growth factors and stromal haze following PRK." Grant for research, Cataract and Primary Eye Care Service, Wills Eye Hospital

1995  "Growth factors and stromal haze following PRK." Grant for research, Cornea Service,  Wills Eye Hospital

1996  Co-Chief Resident, 1995-1996

1996  James S. Shipman Award for best scientific presentation, Wills Conference

2000  Pharmacia Research Fellowship Grant, “Three year outcomes of anti-glaucoma medication trials”

2004  Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology

2010-2025  Top Doc, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia Magazine

2011  US News and World Reports Best Physician

2014  Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology

2018  Best Poster of Session, “Long-term outcomes of refrctory glaucoma patients treated with two trabecular micro-bypass stents, one suprachoroidal stent, and prostaglandin” American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, Chicago Illinois

2019  Best Surgical Video, “Inside Out, Outside In, Two Ways to Xen” American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA

2024  Admitted to American Ophthalmological Society