Michael D. Wesson, O.D.

MICHAEL D. WESSON, O.D.
BOARD CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIC PHYSICIAN

Education
Bachelor of Science-Chemical Engineering, University of Florida
Doctor of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, Tennessee
Masters Degree-Physiological Optics, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Licensure & Certification
Florida, Alabama and New York
Certified in Ocular Therapeutics, Florida and Alabama

Professional Associations
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Optometric Extension Program Foundation
College of Optometrists in Vision Development

Honors & Career Highlights
Beta Sigma Kappa - International Honorary Optometric Society
Former Associate Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry
Author of books and professional articles
Inventor

Personal
Born in New York City, Dr. Wesson was raised in Hollywood, Florida where he graduated from South Broward High School. After graduating from the University of Florida as a chemical engineer, Dr. Wesson went on to attend Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where he obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree. He then established himself in private practice in Lake Placid, Florida for several years before being invited to join the faculty at the Univesity of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry where he remained active for eighteen years. During this period

Dr. Wesson was involved in writing, lecturing, and research.  He obtained tenure and was an Associate Professor of Optometry with main interests in pediatrics, learning disabilities and dyslexia. Dr. Wesson’s personal interests include computer programming, boating and fishing. He is married, has five children and six grandchildren. His e-mail address is Michael.Wesson@ECOF.com.

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