Mark S. Jones, O.D.

  • Dry Eyes
    Wed, 06/22/2011 - 10:51

    One of the most common complaints reported to optometrists and ophthalmologists is that the patient has burning, stinging eyes or even the feeling that 'there is something in the eye'. Other common, yet surprising, symptoms are sensitivity to light and watery eyes.

    Dry Eyes are caused by a lack of tear production or tear evaporation. This can be influenced by environmental factors, medications, and even physical changes within the body such as a systemic disease or condition. For example, wind, sand, smoke, allergies, hormones, Vitamin A deficiency, auto-immune disorders.

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Mark S. Jones, O.D.

Mark S. Jones, O.D. received his undergraduate degree from Columbus State University in Georgia in 1977 and graduated from the University of Alabama Birmingham in 1988. He did his postdoctoral training at Jacksonville/Piedmont Eye Clinics in 1988 and was named in Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities. He belongs to Bay County Optometric Society, Florida Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, and SECO. Dr. Jones began has been serving our community since he began practicing with Newberry Optical in 1988.  He specializes in family eye health, contact lenses, and ocular pathology. He is board-certified.