Dr. Jared Cox

Jared Cox, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. While attending Southern College of Optometry, Dr. Cox received primary care, pediatrics, vision therapy, vision rehabilitation, contact lenses, and ocular pathology training. His educational experience included externships at Batesville Eye Care in Arkansas and Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has previously worked as a Glaucoma Specialist, Therapeutic Optometrist, and Research Optometrist. He spent his early professional years providing primary care, performing contact lens assessments and evaluations, and treating ocular diseases at Eye Trends in Houston, Texas. He was also involved in contact lens research as a Research Optometrist at The Ocular Surface Institute at the University of Houston College of Optometry. After relocating to Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Cox …primarily treated glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and dry eye disease and provided surgical co-management at Schaeffer Eye Center. He also continued in contact lens research as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. In 2018, Dr. Jared Cox joined Advanced Eye Care Associates and continues to treat ocular diseases and provide comprehensive eye care. Outside the office, Dr. Cox has authored articles on the treatment and management of glaucoma for various optometric publications. He also enjoys using his optometric skills for those in need by serving as a doctor with Remote Area Medical.